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Canary Isles Holidays - Travel Guide

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Typical beach on Canary IslesThe Canary Isles sit just over 70 miles west of the north African coast and offer visitors year-round sunshine with average temperatures in the low to mid twenty's every month of the year. The four main islands in order of size are Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria. Each island offers something different with the southern coast of Tenerife being the popular for those seeking a lively holidays. Fuerteventura is still developing and is for those families looking for a quiet beach holiday but the island is renowned for its great windsurfing. Lanzarote is middle of the road and caters for all kinds of families but Gran Canaria is a little more up-market with plenty to do for all age groups. Flying time from the Uk is around 4 hours.

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**Top four Canaries deals for families with free child places**

Best* Fuerteventura  

Best* Gran Canaria

Castillo San Jorge Antigua & Suites  

Castillo San Jorge Antigua & Suites. 3-star S/C, B&B, H/B or AI. Located in the Caleta de Fuste the Aparthotel offers guest 354 fully  .... More>>>

  Lago Taurito Aparthotel & Aquapark  

Lago Taurito Aparthotel & Aquapark, Playa Taurito. 3-star all inclusive. Situated in Taurito valley only 1 minute (75m) from the sandy beach. Leisure facilities .... More >>>

Best* Lanzarote   Best* Tenerife
Lanzarote Bay Apartments  

Lanzarote Bay Apartments, Costa Teguise. 4-star all inclusive. Features many amenities such as pool for children and adults, sauna, spa area, restaurants and many ... More >>>

  Hotel Playa la Arena  

Hotel Playa la Arena. 4-star B&B, H/B or F/B. Set in the picturesque coast of Santiago del Teide, across the street from a pretty beach covered with black volcanic sand.. More >>>

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* Based on previous guest opinions. **Free child place(s) applies to accommodation only but may not be for all board levels. FCP's subject to availability but were available at time of publishing.

 
 
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Best things to see and do in Canary Isles

Fuerteventura La Lajita Oasis Park: Situated in the south of Fuerteventura, open all the year round, is a natural paradise of more than 780.000 m˛.  There are animals from all over the world as well as the typical Fuerteventuran Goats, Donkeys and the "Majorero" Camel. Oasis Park offers you a lot of interesting and very entertaining shows and of course don't forget our camel safari - the highlight of the day! 

 

Gran Canaria  Aquapark Costa Teguise Lanzarote Water Park In Aquapark, Costa Teguise, you will find the best water rides imaginable, from the most exciting for the braver members of the family, to the most relaxing and peaceful runs for elder members, plus a wide world of fun for the children. Each and everyone of the family will find the ideal ride for them, not forgetting the restaurants and shops for you to enjoy an unforgettable day in the open air.

     

Lanzarote Holiday World is a place where the whole family can enjoy of their free time. Lots of day and night activities makes Holiday World the ideal place to spend hours doing the things you like most.
Located in the south of Gran Canaria (Spain), Leisure Centre Holiday World takes advantage of its fantastic environment and amazing climate to offer you open air activities and theme park during the whole year.

 

Tenerife Loro Parque is Tenerife's very impressive wildlife park located in Puerto de la Cruz in the north of the island. You'll find a large dolphinarium, aquarium, sharks and a range of other exotic animals. A great day out for all the family.

Aqualand Aquapark Tenerife in Costa Adeje, near Playa de las Americas offers water slides, rapids, lots of swimming pools and dolphinarium. There is a free Shuttle Bus from both the main southern Tenerife resorts. Special offers during the year so check out their website.

 
 
 

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Canary Isles holidays travel facts

Climate:  Fuerteventura - Gran Canaria - Lanzarote - Tenerife's Weather & Climate (opens as a pop-up)

Airports:  Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)  Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) Lanzarote Airport (ACE) Tenerife South Airport (TFS) Tenerife North Airport (TFN) (opens as a pop-up)

Flight time from UK: Between 4 & 4.5 hours

Currency: Euro. ATMs are widespread and are generally the cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and major hotels, but banks give the best rates.

Time: Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).

Language: Spanish is the official language, but English is widely understood in areas frequented by tourists.

Electricity: 220 or 225 volts, 50Hz. European-style two-pin plugs are standard.

Useful contact information:

Spanish Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7589 8989

British Embassy, Madrid: +34 91 700 8200

 
 
 

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