Reasons to book your next family holidays in Lanzarote

In-the-know parents can tell you that Lanzarote makes for great holidays any time of the year. With constant spring-like temperatures, endless outdoorsy plans and fabulous all-inclusive family resorts, Lanzarote is a top destination to visit during any of the school holidays. As imagined, the summer months are when the sun is strongest and temperatures will soar- something to take note of if you travel with very young children. In winter, the weather remains warm enough for a dip in the sea but expect the possibility of winds or rain, especially in the high-altitude areas of the island. 

If your brood of intrepid travellers can endure a few hours of cross-country walking, a hike along Lanzarote’s Mars-like terrain is an ideal way to get to know the island. Stuck on which trail to choose? If you are staying in the south of Lanzarote, the Los Ajaches hiking trail is a top choice. This six-kilometre track allows you to discover a unique volcanic landscape up close and can be combined with a trip to neighbouring beaches such as Papayago. Close by, the Montaña Colorada is another great hike to try during your family holidays in Lanzarote. This 3-kilometre trail can be mistaken for the red, sunburnt landscapes of Mars. Circle around the crater of the volcano and don’t miss ‘La Bomba’ the large rock formation in front of the volcano that offers an ideal photo opportunity. If you are an active family, the best family holidays in Lanzarote are spent exploring. 

Dive into the refreshing Atlantic Ocean during your Playa Blanca beach holidays and discover a wealth of marine life beneath the waves. Older kids may be tempted to obtain their PADI scuba diving licence while on holiday but for beginners, it is best to stick with snorkelling. Playa Blanca is one of the best family holiday resorts in Lanzarote and in this area, you can find many family-friendly beaches. 

Playa Dorada is worth taking note of as it has a man-made reef built to ensure calm, tranquil waters all year round. Keep your eyes peeled for blue damselfish, parrotfish, dream fish, sea urchins, starfish as well as other awesome aquatic creatures while snorkelling. 100 metres from this beach lies the recently refurbished Barceló Playa Blanca, one of the best places to stay in Lanzarote for families and an ideal base for your island escape.

The municipality of Costa Teguise in the north of the island, close to Lanzarote’s family resorts, attracts valiant travellers eager to get their next dose of adrenaline. This area is famous for its water sports thanks to the strong winds that occasionally stir up the seas. If you are enjoying a family holiday in Costa Teguise, head to Famara Beach and add some action to your family holidays in Lanzarote.  At low tide, a thin film of water on the surface reflects the sky and cliffs, which is particularly spectacular at sunset. The retreating tide also leaves enormous pools of calm water, perfect for little ones to splash around in. At high tide, it’s the perfect place for all kinds of watersports, from surfing and bodyboarding to windsurfing and kite surfing, as the conditions are very reliable. After a tiring day enjoying aquatic Lanzarote family activities, you can all recharge your batteries in one of the fish restaurants in La Caleta de Famara.

Family holidays in Lanzarote would not be complete without visiting the island’s waterparks. Playa Blanca is home to the newly opened Aqualava, a waterpark complete with its own beach, swimming bay, numerous water slides and a lazy river. Here there is something for kids young and old. Have fun splashing in the refreshing water or enjoy an exhilarating descent on the ‘Timan Fire’ slide. Did you know that this park uses sustainable geothermal energy to heat its pools? If you are in the north, Aquapark Costa Teguise offers different slides, water rides, a lazy river, a designated swimming area, a relaxation area complete with hydromassage baths and the island’s only indoor paintball court. Enjoy an action-packed day splashing in and out of the cool water.

One way to keep kids happy? Let them try new, delicious flavours. Luckily, this is something that Lanzarote is not short of. Canarian cuisine is having a moment and the islands are now home to a wealth of Michelin-star restaurants ideal for your Lanzarote luxury family holidays. Yet, it is not fine dining that we are talking about. To understand the essence of the island, head to beachfront bars that offer the latest catch of the day, and traditional restaurants which serve plates of Canarian potatoes, meat cooked a la brasa or croquettes that burst with creamy goodness in your mouth. What is not to love? Here you can get a taste of the flavours of the island and kids will enjoy feeling like grown-ups dining out.   

Looking for fun family days out in Lanzarote? Head to La Geria, the wine-making district where parents and their offspring will have fun exploring the lunar landscape. When the lava spread over much of the surface of Lanzarote, much of the fertile, agricultural land on the island was covered. But it didn’t take long for resourceful farmers to find a solution, digging deep pits down into the volcanic soil to plant sheltered vines, many of which have survived to this day. 

While kids are busy learning about the grape-to-glass winemaking process, parents can enjoy a tasting of the final product. Alternatively, the island is famous for its aloe vera production and many farms offer guided tours of the plantation allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the production and harvesting of the crop. Don’t forget to pass by the gift shop before leaving to pick up some natural cosmetics as a souvenir. 

Want to have an experience of a lifetime? Get away from the best all-inclusive family resorts in Lanzarote and venture into the untouched corners of the island to enjoy stellar views of the night sky. The highest point in Lanzarote, Peñas de Chache is an ideal spot for stargazing thanks to its altitude and protected clear skies. The optimum time to see the Milky Way and the constellations of Scorpio and Sagittarius is during the new moon when the lunar glare is non-existent. Yet, the night sky, when viewed from this iconic spot is worth watching at any time of the month. 

If you are looking for the best places to stay in Lanzarote for families, you will be spoilt for choice. The best all-inclusive Lanzarote family hotels are predominantly located in the resort towns of Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise. For sporty souls, the Lanzarote Active Resort offers a wide range of activities and top-tier facilities including an acclimated Olympic size pool and designated kids areas. Meanwhile, the Barceló Playa Blanca offers endless play zones for kids, a pool complete with a pirate ship and slides as well as a climbing wall and many kids clubs to keep young ones occupied for hours on end. So, as you can see there is no shortage of family-friendly accommodation in Lanzarote.

If you and your brood are searching for a quiet escape during your family holidays in Lanzarote, then a trip to the neighbouring island of La Graciosa is a must. When it comes to Lanzarote family days out, this one requires a little planning ahead. Catch the ferry from Órzola to La Graciosa and set sail for 25 minutes across the Atlantic until you reach the untouched landscapes of La Graciosa. Disembark onto the sandy pathways of Caleta de Sebo, the only inhabited area of the island home to 700 residents and enjoy the tranquillity and safety of this tiny island. There are no roads so if you want to get around, hire bikes or a jeep and explore the hidden coves, and unspoilt landscapes and if you are physically in shape you could even climb the Montaña Bermeja volcano. Pack plenty of SPF, sunhats and bottles of water as there is very limited shade on the island.