Puerto del Carmen from €519pp

Lanzarote, Canaries

Lanzarote’s biggest resort has all the things that people love about the Canary Islands: it has four beautiful beaches, exciting water sports, shops, bars, restaurants, hiking routes, cycling lanes – even a zoo!

Playa Grande is six km of golden sand and boasts a blue flag. The sea is very shallow which is great for swimmers, smaller children and the older generation. There are lifeguards on duty all year round at Playa Grande and there is access to the beach for wheelchair users and those with restricted mobility. You can hire sun-loungers, parasols and pedal-boats here and there are also two bars for food and drink.

Playa Chica, is the resorts smaller beach and known for its still waters which really suit inexperienced swimmers or families with young children. It’s also a main hub for learning to surf, snorkel and scuba dive. Professional schools will show you how to enjoy the marine life and beautiful scenery in these warm waters.