Destination: Lanzarote

The Spanish Island of Lanzarote, part of the Canary Islands, is situated in the Atlantic Ocean. This stunning island enjoys a dry climate with sunshine throughout the year. Temperatures top a comfortable 21°C in the winter months and rise to a hot 29°C in August, making Lanzarote an all-year round family holiday destination.

Famous for its beaches, Lanzarote offers families some of the most stunning coastline out of all the Canary Islands. The Island is also occupied by volcanos, creating a unique landscape of strange rock formations, solidified lava streams and theatrical peaks. The children will love the adventure that this island has to offer.

Three family friendly resorts situated in Lanzarote include Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca.
Puerto del Carmen is the most lively of the three and is therefore more suited to families with older children. By day families can enjoy a relaxed holiday on a golden beach stretching a nearly unbroken 6km. By night families can unwind in the many bars and restaurants Puerto del Carmen has to offer. By contrast, just a short distance from the main strip, the beautiful harbour in the Old Town can provide a glamorous afternoon shopping at some of its designer boutiques, well… mum should get one afternoon to herself!

Costa Teguise is the place to go if you have any budding surfers in your family. Its beaches are great for water sports and attract many wind and board surfers to its shores. With three stunning soft sandy beaches to choose from families are spoiled for choice here. Quieter and more subdued than Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise is perfect for families looking for a quiet, relaxing, beach holiday.
Another relaxed, tranquil and child friendly area of Lanzarote is Playa Blanca. Offering more indulgent sandy beaches, families can enjoy meals in the many waterside bars and restaurants that Playa Blanca has to offer. Families can even enjoy a day trip to Fuerteventura with ferries leaving from this resort daily.

What to do with the children in Lanzarote

A must for all families visiting Lanzarote is a trip to Timanfaya National Park, situated between the towns of Yaiza to Tinajo. This vast area of volcanic landscape looks like something from a film set, and is sure to have the children’s imaginations running wild. There are many ways to explore this amazing area including an educational and rewarding walking trek. More details...

If your children are into sea life and want to find Nemo on their holiday, then take a trip on a submarine safari. This unforgettable experience shows the whole family the beauty of Lanzarote’s underwater kingdom, without mum having to get her hair wet. Transfers to this attraction are available from Costa Teguise, Arecife, Puerto Del Carmen and Playa Blanca. More details...

The Rancho Texas Park, located in Puerto Del Carmen, is a fun filled family day out for animal lovers. Discover Native American animals, demonstrations, shows and much more. New for 2011, the park has just launched a splash and pool zone, the perfect place to cool down after an action packed day. More details...

Recommended family friendly hotels in Lanzarote

Families are well catered for at the Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort, located right on the beachfront of Dorada Beach at Playa Blanca. The resort offers spectacular sea views across to the neighboring island of Lobos and Fuerteventura. The resort has 6 pools, a Thalasso Spa, sports facilities, 8 restaurants and family Club, Kikoland. Kikoland is a paradise full of fantasy with playgrounds, sport areas, Amphitheatre, swimming pools, a baby-Club, Mini-Club and a Junior Club. There is a variety of entertainment programs, musicals, magic shows, clowns & acrobats to keep the whole family entertained. The rooms are spacious and family suites have 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a living area. More details....

Recommended family friendly self catering / Villas

Enjoy a quiet holiday break with self catering accommodation at The Cinco Casitas villas. Located just 500 feet from the beach in the quiet Matagorda area of the lively resort of Puerto del Carmen, each villa has a fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and bathroom. More details...

Family friendly holidays to Lanzarote

You will find family friendly accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets in Lanzarote.
James Villas offer a large selection of family friendly villas to choose from, whilst Thomson Holidays and Thomas Cook offer you the whole package including flights.

Eco friendly accommodation in Lanzarote

Stay in a luxury Twin Yurt in Lanzarote where you have full use of a solar heated 10 meter long pool and chill out area to relax and entertain alike. Children are well catered for with a trampoline, play park, football net, skate boards, swing, ping-pong, and friendly farm animals on site. Kids can collect eggs straight from the hen house, and ride on the resident donkeys.
Babies welcome too, they provide travel cots, high chairs, baby bath, buggie, buckets spades .. even a potty! Babysitting service also available. More details...