Those feeling the need to escape the Welsh wet weather should check out classic package holidays to Tenerife.
Chase the sun with a trip to the largest of the Canary Islands, and enjoy a week or two soaking up its rays on one of Tenerife’s beautiful sandy beaches.
Here are 10 ideas for classic package holidays to Tenerife and other Canary Island beach destinations.
1: Playa de las Americas
Tenerife’s most popular tourist hub, Playa de las Americas, is the classic beach resort. You’ll find a wide range of hotel and apartment options in Playa de las Americas to suit all budgets and tastes.
A long stretch of black sand beach is Playa de las America’s main attraction, as well as a vibrant nightlife. Tenerife has many beautiful black sand beaches due to its volcanic rock foundations.
Playa de las Americas is all about tourism, and Brits will be able to find all home comforts in the resort’s many bars and restaurants.
There’s also a wide range of water sports available; including paragliding, speed boating, pedalos and the ever-popular banana boats.
2: Playa de los Cristianos
Quieter than nearby Playa de las Americas, Los Cristianos boasts a stunning stretch of golden sandy beach and a beautiful harbour which offers fishing trips, pleasure cruises, diving excursions and glass-bottomed boat rides.
Playa de los Cristianos is a great option for those looking for a relaxing beach break.
3: Playa de las Teresitas
Located only seven km from Tenerife’s capital city, Santa Cruz, Playa de las Teresitas is the perfect destination for families.
A small, peaceful resort with an artificial beach made from sand imported from the Sahara desert, Las Teresitas is a great place to enjoy a tranquil beach break.
4: Playa de los Gigantes
Located on the west coast of Tenerife, Playa de los Gigantes is a contender for Tenerife’s most picturesque beach resort.
Imposing cliffs, named ‘the giants’, flank the soft, black sand beach; boats can be hired to admire the cliffs up close.
5: Fanabe
Widely considered to be home to one of the best beaches in Tenerife, with its clean, golden sand, Fanabe is one of Tenerife’s more upmarket resorts.
Fantastic beachside facilities and wheelchair accessibility, as well as the quality of the sand, have earned this beach Blue Flag status.
Outside of Tenerife
The other Canary islands, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura are also classic package holiday destinations, featuring their own beautiful beaches and individual tourist attractions.
Playa Blanca is Lanzarote’s most popular resort as it enjoys the best weather and beaches on the island.
On Gran Canaria, Playa del Ingles is the largest tourist resort. As its name translates to ‘beach of the English’ it’s hardly surprising that it is a beach popular with British tourists.
Corralejo is Fuerteventura’s most popular tourist resort. It has a cosmopolitan feel, with safe beaches that are perfect for children, as well as many bars and restaurants.
Those in need of a sunny antidote to the British weather should head to Tenerife or one of its neighbours; with great weather pretty much guaranteed, you’re sure to come back with a tan to send your neighbours green with envy!