Which Canary Island Is Best For You?

7 November 2023 | Updated 5 December 20243 min read

Tenerife This classic Canary ticks all the holiday boxes!

Boasting year-round toasty temps averaging 20-30°C and more fabulous resorts than you can shake a cocktail umbrella at, the Canary Islands are a winning choice for your next sunshine escape!

With eight main islands, all with their own fair share of knockout beaches and attractions, your hardest job is deciding which you should choose for your next getaway.

Don’t sweat. We’ve rounded up the top five Canaries for a package holiday to help you decide which is best for you – whether you’re after raucous family fun or laidback lounging in the sun.

Gran Canaria

For a classic beach holiday with all the seaside essentials, look no further than Gran Canaria. In the north, the island’s bustling capital, Las Palmas, is an easy pleaser – we’re talking heaps of long, sandy beaches backed by resorts, shops and cafes that cater to all ages and budgets. Tick!

In the island’s south, top resorts include Maspalomas, famous for its enormous sand dunes, and Playa Del Ingles, full to the brim with lively restaurants, bars and entertainment options.

A huge stretch of honey-coloured beach connects the two, perfect for families, surfers and sun-worshipers alike. For those feeling more adventurous, there’s jet-skiing and dune boarding, plus day trips to Aqualand water park on offer, too.

A view across the sea of Sardina del Norte fishing village in Gran Canaria

Maracaibo

Puerto Rico (Gran Canaria), Gran Canaria, Spain

9 Jun 2026
7 nights
Self-catering
From Manchester

Prices from

£506 pp

Abora Buenaventura by Lopesan Hotels

Playa Del Ingles, Gran Canaria, Spain

12 Mar 2026
7 nights
Half board
From Gatwick

Prices from

£486 pp

Hotel LIVVO Anamar Suites

Playa Del Ingles, Gran Canaria, Spain

9 Jun 2026
7 nights
Self-catering
From Manchester

Prices from

£534 pp

Servatur Puerto Azul

Puerto Rico (Gran Canaria), Gran Canaria, Spain

12 Jan 2026
7 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Manchester

Prices from

£599 pp

Bull Escorial & Spa

Playa Del Ingles, Gran Canaria, Spain

31 Aug 2026
7 nights
Half board
From Stansted

Prices from

£545 pp

Concorde

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain

11 Jan 2026
7 nights
Room only
From Manchester

Prices from

£516 pp

Prices and availability shown can change. Always check pricing with the provider before booking.

Lanzarote

Thrill-seekers will be in their element on a holiday to Lanzarote. The island is jam-packed with things to do, including exploring Timanfaya National Park, trekking through volcanoes and feeding that inner child at the water and theme parks!

Costa Teguise and Puerto del Carmen are among the best resorts on the island’s popular east coast, where you’ll find everything from watersports and golf to soft sandy beaches, colourful markets and family-friendly restaurants.

Looking for something quieter? Base yourself in Playa Blanca for dreamy hotels and seafront dinners around the old harbour.

Aerial view over Playa de Papagayo beach in Lanzarote, Canary Islands

Hotel LIVVO Volcan Lanzarote

Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, Spain

8 Dec 2026
7 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Manchester

Prices from

£542 pp

Caybeach Sun

Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, Spain

5 May 2026
7 nights
Self-catering
From Manchester

Prices from

£562 pp

THB Lanzarote Beach

Costa Teguise, Lanzarote, Spain

11 Jan 2026
7 nights
Room only
From Manchester

Prices from

£409 pp

Resort Los Zocos Impressive Lanzarote

Costa Teguise, Lanzarote, Spain

15 Dec 2025
7 nights
All-inclusive
From Manchester

Prices from

£510 pp

THB Tropical Island

Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, Spain

11 Jan 2026
7 nights
Self-catering
From Manchester

Prices from

£389 pp

Lanzarote Village

Playa De Los Pocillos, Lanzarote, Spain

7 Mar 2026
7 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Gatwick

Prices from

£576 pp

Prices and availability shown can change. Always check pricing with the provider before booking.

Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands and easily the most chilled.

With over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year and more than 80 beaches, lazy beach breaks are what holidays to Fuerteventura are all about (you don’t have to tell us twice). Gorgeous swathes of white-sand beaches stretch along the coast (Corralejo and Sotavento are the most spectacular), and the list of watersports is longer than a tapas menu – think windsurfing, scuba diving, sailing and more!

Costa Caleta and Costa Calma are fab resorts for families seeking all the usual beachside facilities on the doorstep, while the vibe at Corralejo and Jandia is more R&R.

View of Morro Jable beach in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Barceló Fuerteventura Castillo

Caleta De Fuste, Fuerteventura, Spain

12 Jan 2026
7 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Manchester

Prices from

£469 pp

Elba Sara Beach & Golf Resort

Caleta De Fuste, Fuerteventura, Spain

10 Jan 2026
7 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Manchester

Prices from

£556 pp

Elba Castillo San Jorge & Antigua Suite Hotel

Caleta De Fuste, Fuerteventura, Spain

25 Sept 2026
7 nights
Self-catering
From Manchester

Prices from

£536 pp

SBH Hotel Costa Calma Palace

Costa Calma, Fuerteventura, Spain

11 Jan 2026
7 nights
Half board
From Manchester

Prices from

£559 pp

TAO Caleta Mar

Corralejo, Fuerteventura, Spain

9 Jan 2026
7 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Manchester

Prices from

£549 pp

IFA Altamarena by Lopesan Hotels

Playa de Jandia, Fuerteventura, Spain

12 Jan 2026
7 nights
All-inclusive
From Manchester

Prices from

£546 pp

Prices and availability shown can change. Always check pricing with the provider before booking.

Tenerife

Tenerife needs no introduction. The most popular of the Canaries, this holiday hotspot has been a Brit-favourite for decades thanks to its awesome all-inclusive hotels, balmy beaches and adventure-filled attractions.

Resorts range from the party capital of Playa De Las Americas, with its strip of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, to the powder-soft beaches and more zen pace of Los Cristianos.

Beyond the sand, head to Teide National Park for volcano hikes and quad bike tours, get splash happy at Siam Park, or take to the water for a whale-watching boat trip – camera at the ready!

View of San Andres village and Las Teresitas beach in Tenerife

H10 Tenerife Playa

Puerto De La Cruz, Tenerife, Spain

11 Jan 2026
7 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Manchester

Prices from

£554 pp

Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora

Alcalá, Tenerife, Spain

16 May 2026
7 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Edinburgh

Prices from

£556 pp

Catalonia Oro Negro

Arona, Tenerife, Spain

1 Mar 2026
7 nights
Half board
From Gatwick

Prices from

£556 pp

Hotel Las Águilas Tenerife Affiliated by Meliá

Puerto De La Cruz, Tenerife, Spain

9 Feb 2026
7 nights
Half board
From Manchester

Prices from

£530 pp

Hotel Malibu Park

Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

30 Apr 2026
7 nights
Self-catering
From Gatwick

Prices from

£327 pp

Parque La Paz

Playa De Las Américas, Tenerife, Spain

13 Apr 2026
7 nights
Self-catering
From Manchester

Prices from

£493 pp

Prices and availability shown can change. Always check pricing with the provider before booking.

La Palma

Known as the greenest of the Canary Islands thanks to its lush natural landscapes, La Palma is the perfect pick if you’re looking to combine sun-filled beach days and incredible outdoor activities.

The island’s unspoiled interior, all dense forests and rocky ravines, is an adventure playground for hiking, mountain biking and climbing. The island’s highest point, Roque de los Muchachos, is totally worth the trek for the epic panoramic views awaiting you at the top!

Back on the coast, you’ll find cute shops and cafes in the capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma, and Insta-worthy black-sand beaches in Puerto Naos.