Playa Fanabe is located on the Costa Adeje in the south of Tenerife. The resort is less than two miles from Playa de las Americas and is popular with families and couples of all ages. With all types of accommodation available here there is something to suit everyone, from the very young to older visitors. The bustling town is a maze of tiny narrow streets lined with

Playa Fanabe

 restaurants serving all types of cuisine, bars and shops. The restaurants at nearby La Caleta serve some of the best and freshest seafood and fish dishes on the island.

The beach here is wide and sandy with lots of water sports on offer including scuba diving, snorkelling, surfing, sailing and deep sea fishing. Near the marina is the smaller Puerto Colon beach which is ideal for families and children. Relax with a quiet walk along the seafront, looking out over the Atlantic Ocean or savour the beautiful flower gardens of the nearby hotels. For a change from Playa Fanabe beach you can take a short 10 minute walk to the luxury resort of Bahia del Duque, popular with celebrities, or visit La Caleta beach and resort which is less than 2 miles away.

Nearby on the same stretch of coast as Playa Fanabe are Playa de las Americas and Playa los Cristianos where you will find plenty of lively nightlife, livelier beaches and lots of shops. For a round of golf or a family day out at a water park the resort of La Caleta is just five minutes from Playa Fanabe. Thanks to the excellent climate golf can be played here all year round. There is plenty to do in and around Playa Fanabe including dolphin and whale-watching trips, quad biking, horse riding, fishing and lots more.

Teide National Park

Enjoy a great family day out at the Teide National Park where you can take a cable car ride up the snow-capped Mount Teide and admire the amazing views of the coastline and the surrounding Canary Islands. Another great family day out is a visit to the Loro Parque with its killer whale, dolphin and sea lion shows. Visit the islands capital Santa Cruz, about a 45 minute drive away, for its culture, restaurants, shopping and great nightlife. Not to be missed on your bargain holidays is a trip to Los Gigantes where you will be amazes at the stunning views of the largest cliffs in Europe.

Due to all year round sunshine and temperatures that rarely dip below 20C,

Beach

 Playa Fanabe is the perfect choice for your holiday packages to Tenerife. Temperatures often reach 30C during the summer months but the trade winds ensure that the heat is not too excessive and humidity levels are low. From June through to September the sea temperature remains around 23C, ideal for swimming and water sports.

Canarian cuisine is a fusion of native Guanche, Spanish, Latin American and African foods. Because of the warm climate light meals are usually eaten as they are more easy to digest. Fish, fruit and fresh vegetables form the main diet with meat used in stews or eaten as steaks.

FOOD

Plantain Bananas
The Canary Islands are Europe’s only plantain banana exporter. These delicious bananas are small and aromatic and are usually fried, they are very common in the West Indies. Mousse de Gofio is a desert made from gofio (grain flour), miel de palma (palm honey) and plantains and is absolutely delicious.

Tapas
Tapas is a Spanish concept, usually eaten before lunch or dinner with a beer or glass of wine. Tapa is a small light piece of food presented as a canape, pincho (on a stick) or as a mini-dish of a tradition recipe.

Papas Arrugadas or Papa Sancochada
Often used as a tapa, this is a dish of potatoes which have been boiled in very salty water and then served with mojo picon, a cold spicy sauce made with chilli, garlic, paprika and oil.

Arepas
These are tortas (Mexican sandwich) made from fine corn flour and filled with meat, cheese or sweet mango.

Fish
With fish being caught locally, you will find fish and seafood widely used in local and international dishes. Varieties of fish include sea bass, white sea bream, mackerel, parrot fish, wreckfish, damselfish and bogue. Fish is usually prepared in one of three ways – covered in salt, baked, fried or jareado (sun-dried and then seasoned). A popular fish dish from Tenerife is Sancocho Canario, a salted white fish served in a ‘mojo’ sauce.

Sampling the varied cuisine of the Canary Islands is a must when on one of the many travel deals available to these amazing islands.

DRINK

Beer
The Canary Islands have three locally brewed beers which are Dorada, Reina and Tropical.

Wine
Winemaking is a part of Canarian tradition. Many local people make their own wine with fruit from their own vines. The traditional sweet Malmsey wine is produced in the volcanic fields on Lanzarote.

Rum
Gran Canaria is well known for its rum factories. Ronmiel (honeyed rum) is a sweet drink made from rum and honey.

Barraquito
Also known as barraco, this is a coffee speciality from the Canary Islands and is very popular on Tenerife and La Palma. A barraquito is made from coffee, milk, condensed milk and a syrupy liquer called Cuarenta y Tres (43).

The Canary Islands are blessed with great weather, beautiful beaches, plenty of history, culture and traditional and welcoming friendly people who will go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your package holidays to these wonderful islands.

Recent research has shown that around a third of adults suffer from insomnia and nearly sixty percent do not have adequate sleep. Representatives of the Corallium Spa believe that the Womb Room will provide an effective solution for those suffering from restless nights.

The Corallium Spa is located at the Lopesan Cota Meloeras resort in the southern region of Gran Canaria. The Womb Room aims to recreate the journey of life starting with where it all began, the womb. The Womb Room is reached by a pink carpeted corridor which represents the neck of the uterus. Blood coloured waterbeds which give the impession of the amniotic sac greet you in the dimly lit treatment room. The floor of the treatment room is covered by a pink carpet with bold a bold splash of red fabric which slowly rotates to give the impression of a large umbilical cord. Gentle background music is played in the treatment room to recreate the sound heard from inside the womb.

Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort, Spa and Casino

The Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort, Spa and Casino is a 4 star premium hotel which sits on the sea front close to the Nature Reserve of Dunas de Maspalomas on Gran Canaria.

Corallium Spa

The main attraction is the Spa Corallium Costa Meloneras where guests can enjoy exotic treatments on their holiday packages to the Canary Islands.

This well equipped spa has a fitness centre with all the latest technology for cardio and fitness activities and a beauty clinic which offers a full range of facial and body treatments. The spa offers treatments using natural water at varied temperature and has a hydrothermal circuit which has been designed to eliminate toxins, promote rejuvenation and harmony, improve the workings of the entire body muscles and also strengthen the immune and cardiovascular system of the body. Circuit temperatures range from 4C in the domain of ice to 90C in the African sauna and also passes through a Kneipp pool of 14C, a float pool of 35C and a Turkish bath and steam bath of 45C. This treatment transports the guest from the North Pole and the Arabian desert to the tropics and the North Pole, resulting in the wellbeing of the human body and soul.

If you want to be pampered and have your body and soul cleansed then don’t forget to pay the Spa Corallium Costa Meloneras a visit whilst on your cheap holidays to Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands.

Thomas Cook last week admitted that there has been a marked shift in the destinations being chosen for holidays by British holidaymakers, with the Canary Islands being in the top choice for many.  It’s thought this reflects a desire for value for money holidays that are deemed safer than other traditional hotspots such as Egypt and Tunisia.  The short flights to this region also make it easier for holidaymakers to shorten their holiday to 5 nights instead of 7 and 10/11 nights instead of 14, another growing holiday trend.  Thomas Cook’s Summer 2011 holiday bookings are reported to be up by 8% to the Canary Islands so far.

Political unrest in places such as Egypt and Tunisia has made places such as Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria more attractive to British tourists, with Tenerife, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura currently enjoying very busy seasons.  May half term holidays are already attracting thousands more holidaymakers than usual – so our advice is to book sooner rather than later!

With many operators offering holiday packages to the Canary Islands and a huge supply of regular direct flights from the UK, holidaymakers are spoilt for choice when booking Canary Island holidays.  Whether it’s the larger more popular islands of Tenerife, Lanzarote or Gran Canaria that take your fancy or perhaps Fuerteventura or La Palma, there are plenty of great value deals to be found at the moment.

If golf is your passion then the Campo de Golf de Maspalomas on the island of Gran Canaria is the place for you. Situated at the southern-most point of the island and surrounded by the Maspalomas Dunes Nature Reserve, this golf course is the perfect location to practise your swing in beautiful surroundings.

Campo de Golf de Maspalomas

 The golf course is very long and flat with wide lanes and has hosted International events. Even on really hot days a round of golf is made totally enjoyable by the mild sea breezes.

Created by Mackenzie Ross, Campo de Golf is an 18-hole 73 par course which overlooks the sand dunes of Maspalomas and offers amazing views across the Atlantic Ocean. Fringed by palm groves the Campo de Golf also has a two-storey driving range, a putting green, restaurant and cafe. Visitors can hire clubs, bags and carts and take lessons here while on their Gran Canaria holidays.

Campo de Golf

The course is within easy reach of some great top-class hotels, beaches and up-market restaurants. The resorts of Maspalomas and Playa del Ingles are less than a mile and a half from the course. Enjoy a round of golf in the morning and then relax on the beach in the afternoon.

Campo de Golf de Maspalomas isn’t just about golf and relaxing on the beach. Explore the islands volcanic terrain and marvel at the amazing scenery on a jeep safari. The whole family will love the theme parks around Maspalomas. There are Aqualand and Ocean Park waterparks, Sioux City which is a replica wild west town, Holiday World funfair and go-karting at Gran Karting World and Karting Maspalomas.

Sioux City Gran Canaria

 Both children and adults will be amazed by the wonderful sights on a whale and dolphin spotting boat trip from Campo de Golf. Spot pilate whales, sperm whales and dolphins as you sail around the islands beautiful rugged coastline. There are many excursions available from here including trips to the Guanche Caves, the village of Mogan and to the beaches of Maspalomas, Playa del Ingles, Fataga Ravine and La Charca Nature Reserve. Experience top class shopping at the Veradero Melenaras complex where you can purchase anything from perfumes, designer fashion, sports goods and electrical goods and enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants here.      

Gran Canaria’s southern region enjoys good weather all year round making it the ideal destination for your family cheap package holidays. Even the months between December and March enjoy temperatures which rarely fall below 18C.

Whether you are looking for a golfing holiday, beach holiday or a family holiday there are always lots of holiday deals on offer to the Canary Islands throughout the internet.

Arrecife is centrally located on the south coast of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. This small city is the capital of the island and is set around a natural harbour, surrounded by small islands and reefs. With beautiful sandy beaches, Arrecife offers an authentic experience of the island and is much less ‘touristy’ than other resorts on the island. At the centre of the city is the

Charco de San Gines

Charco de San Gines, a saltwater lagoon surrounded by quaint fisherman’s houses. Arrecife has town houses which are open to the public, nice parks and the main street of the city has a good choice of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. Don’t forget to visit the street market where you can buy all kinds of traditional souvenirs which are designed and made locally.

With an EU Blue Flag for cleanliness Arrecife beach is the perfect place for lazing on the beach and enjoying a refreshing dip in the sea. Of all the

Arrecife

 Arrecife beaches, El Reducto is regarded as one of the best beaches on Lanzarote. With golden sands, crystal clear water, a shady promenade which links to El Cable beach, cafes and an abundance of water sports on offer this stretch of beach is perfect for families. Other beache resorts within easy reach of Arrecife include the quiet Playa El Cable, Puerto del Carmen, Playa de Porcillos, Matagordas and Costa Teguise.

Away from the beaches there are lots of things to do and see by using Arrecife as your base. To the north of the city are the amazing volcanic lava

Cuerva de los Verdes

caves at Cuerva de los Verdes and Jameos de Agua, and the quaint fishing villages of Orzola and Arrieta. Travel inland to the town of Tahiche and the village of Tias and enjoy the traditional Canarian restaurants and bars. Teguise is the former capital of Lanzarote and is well worth a visit as is the cactus garden at Guatiza. The coastline of Arrecife is dotted with small islands which offer a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and it’s beaches. Take an island boat tour and enjoy some snorkelling, swimming, fishing at the beaches of the islands you visit and exploring their little villages. For history enthusiasts Arrecife has museums devoted to a range of subjects including archaeology, science, art and crafts.

Holiday packages to Arrecife should include a visit to the old city quarter where there are historic churches and beautiful traditional stone houses which have remained unchanged for generations.  

The city plays host to many lively festivals which you may be lucky enough to encounter on your bargain holidays to Lanzarote.

Los Gigantes, known as The Cliffs of the Giants, is located on the western coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. This amazing resort is set in a rocky cove on the Atlantic Sea.

Los Gigantes cliffs

Known for it’s unique vertical cliffs which rise to over 2,500 feet above the sea, Los Gigantes is a great a great base for holidays in the Canary Islands. At the foot of the cliffs is the resorts small black volcanic sand beach which is great for families with children as it doesn’t get crowded. The larger Blue Flag beach Playa de la Arena is just a couple of miles from Los Gigantes and is regarded by many people as the best beach in the area. Next to the beach is the busy marina where expensive yachts mingle with fishing boats. Here you can take a boat trip which is probably the best way to view the amazing cliffs and to spot the dolphins and whales that swim in the Atlantic. Deep-sea fishing, sailing and diving are also available at the marina. For a great family excursion take a trip on a restored galleon or marvel at the fantastic marine life on a glass-bottom boat ride. For the more adventurous the resorts rocky terrain is perfect for mountaineering, climbing, mountain biking and hiking. Because the sea is sheltered by the cliffs here it is perfect for diving, especially from November to February when the clear blue sea is lovely and warm. 

Los Gigantes has a pedestrianised centre with restaurants, bars and shops which are based around the old church. However as the resort is built into the cliff face the steep narrow streets which lead up from the seafront to the main town can offer quite a challenge.

Puerto Santiago is a quiet modern resort which was once a small fishing village and is the closest resort to Los Gigantes. If you are feeling energetic then you can stroll along the scenic cliff walk to Puerto Santiago which takes about half an hour and offers amazing views out to sea. Across the bay from Los Gigantes is the historic town of Garachico which is well worth a visit when on your family holidays. Almost destroyed by an earthquake the town is home to the largest and oldest Dragon Tree in the Canaries. These trees are only found on the Canary Islands and are believed to hold mystic powers and red sap (dragons blood) which was once used for healing and embalming.

Garachico Dragon Tree

For a perfect family holiday to Los Gigantes look-out for the many holiday deals that are always available to the beautiful Canary Islands, you won’t be disappointed.

Lanzarote is one of the most popular islands in the Canaries. This isn’t suprising as the island has top class resorts, sandy beaches with crystal clear blue waters and an all year round warm sunny climate. Located north of Fuerteventura and close to the coast of Africa, Lanzarote boasts a beautiful lunar landscape with volcanoes and beautiful colourful rock formations. If you are looking for something a bit less touristy then you should try the

Arrecife

 islands capital Arrecife. This small and very friendly city is centred around a beautiful natural harbour.

You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to Lanzarote beaches. The island’s capital Arrecife has a lovely lively beach whilst near Playa Blanca you will find wild unspoilt beaches at Papagayo. There are also excellent beaches at Puerto del Carmen and at the quieter resorts of Playa de los Pocillos and Matagorda. Watersports are on offer at all the beaches in Lanzarote, especially in the Costa Teguise area where you can enjoy scuba diving, windsurfing, parasailing, kitesurfing and much much more.

Timanfaya National Park

Lanzarote offers much more than just beaches and beautiful surroundings. Timanfaya National Park is home to amazing Volcanic landscapes and there are fascinating lava caves at Cuerva de los Verdes and Los Jameos del Agua. There are no end of quaint villages to visit including the inland villages of Yaiza and Tias with their charming traditional whitewashed buildings and the fishing villages of Arrieta and Orzola in the north of the island. Not forgetting something for the children to enjoy, there is the waterpark at Costa Teguise and the Rancho Texas theme park near Puerto del Carmen which both make a great day out for the whole family.

There are lots of different ways to explore Lanzarote when on your

Lanzarote camels

holidays. Take a hiking tour and discover the mountains, National park and volcanic caves, make the most of the perfect all year round conditions for cycling, enjoy the beautiful countryside on horse-back, experience a camel tour across the desert landscape or discover off-the-beaten track beaches and villages. A popular way to explore the island whilst on your direct holidays is by boat with many different types of trip on offer. These include glass bottom boat trips, tours by submarine, catamaran excursions and if you want a touch of luxury, private yacht charters.

With more than 300 days of sunshine every year you can’t fail to enjoy one of the late deals to the island of Lanzarote where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful sun blessed beaches, along with everything else the island has to offer.

The purpose built resort of Costa Teguise is located on the south coast of lanzarote, 3miles from Arrecife and 20 minutes from Lanzarote airport.

Costa Teguise

The second most popular resort on the island of Lanzarote, Costa Teguise is home to five beautiful beaches. Las Cucharas is a crescent-shaped stretch of sandy beach with calm clear waters and is the main beach in the resort. Famara is quite wild and vey popular with surfers. Bastian beach is the most protected and popular with families, especially those with young children. Jablillo beach and Ensenada beach are a lot smaller compared to the other three beaches in the resort.
Because of it’s excellent conditions for watersports, enthusiasts are drawn to

Las Cucharas beach

 Costa Teguise. Windsurfing is the major watersport here as the area has a windy climate. There are some windsurfing schools in the resort, making the sport available to beginners and experts alike.
Many of the resorts hotels are on the beach, making Costa Teguise an ideal location for families on a beach holiday.

Children will not only enjoy the wonderful beaches here, they will also love the local waterpark and the Rancho Texas theme park which is located near Puerto del Carmen.

Cuerva de los Verdes

Costa Teguise makes a good base for exploring the whole of Lanzarote. In the north of the island there are the fishing villages of Arrieta and Orzola and the fascinating volcanic lava caves at Cuerva de los Verdes and Jameos de Agua. Inland from Costa Teguise are the former capital of Lanzarote, Teguise and the new capital Arrecife and also the town of Guatiza which has a brilliant cactus garden.

For golf enthusiasts there is Lanzarote’s best known 18-hole golf course.

There are a few night spots here but most evenings are spent relaxing at one of resorts restaurants, cafes or bars.

Costa Teguise enjoys good all year round weather but the beaches here are windier than those on the other Canary islands. Temperatures here are stable all year round, rarely dropping below 20C and hitting highs of around 28C in July, August and September, and with betweeen 7 and 9 hours of sunshine a day.

Winter last minute holdays to Costa Teguise are as enjoyable as summer holidays because of the resorts stable weather conditions.

For a vacation that all the family can enjoy, look-out for the great cheap holidays to Lanzarote that can be found on the internet.

Puerto Mogan is a small resort on the Canary Island of Gran Canaria. Situated 20 minutes from Maspalomas, 45 minutes from Las Palmas and just

Puerto Mogan

10 minutes from Playa Taurito, this attractive little town is an ideal resort in which to spend a glorious family holiday.

The town’s central canal is transversed by Italian type footbridges, hence it is often referred to as the Little Venice of the Canary Islands. There is a great diversity in the style of buildings here, from old whitewashed villas and quaint fishermans cottages to modern buildings. In the heart of the town is the church of Saint Anthony which is home to magnificent carvings and statues.

If you enjoy sailing you won’t fail to be impressed by the 225 mooring

Puerto Mogan town

 marina where you will see all different types of yachts and sail boats.

The town itself is a labyrinth of tiny streets and alleyways all waiting to be explored. After exploring the town you can take a leisurely walk around the harbour and enjoy a nice peaceful meal in one of the many restaurants, cafes, bistros and tavernas. Puerto Mogan has some of the best fish restaurants on the island along with restaurants serving traditional and international cuisine.

Puerto Mogan beach

Made from beautiful golden sand imported from the Sahara Desert, the beach here is ideal for all the family to enjoy the suns rays, swim and snorkel in the lovely warm waters.
Puerto Mogan has a dive centre that provides lessons, equipment for hire and diving excursions that include reef, cave and wreck dives.

There are lots of excursions on offer including underwater trips in a yellow submarine, dolphin spotting cruises and tours of the outstanding Gran Canaria mountains.
A must for the family is a trip to the nearby resort of Meloneras where you will find not only beautiful beaches and a promenade but also the Holiday World roller coaster theme park and the adventure waterpark Aqualand.

Puerto Mogan is home to the Anfi Tauro 18-hole golf course with it’s stunning views, lakes, waterfalls and gardens.

Enjoying a sub-tropical climate, the Canary Islands are the ideal location for holiday packages in the sun for the whole family.

During the summer months Puerto Mogan enjoys average temperatures of around 26C to 28C, an average of 10 hours sunshine a day and very little rainfall. During the winter months the temperature varies between 14C and 21C with around 6 hours of sunshine a day which makes the resort a great place to book one of the last minute holiday deals to at any time of the year. Add to the great climate sea temperatures which rarely go below 19C and you have an ideal all year round destination for the whole family to enjoy.