Canary islands

<p>The Canary Island is home to 500 beaches. There is beautiful sunshine all year-round allowing you to dip into warm water.</p><p>Playa Blanca is a town in Lanzarote with plenty of stunning beaches. Playa Dorada beach has wheelchair access and sunbeds for those who want to spend the day catching a tan and relaxing.</p><p>Playa de la Tejita in Tenerife is a popular beach for windsurfers due to its windy nature. If you haven&#x27;t tried windsurfing, this beach will offer the perfect opportunity to do so. It is also the largest sand beach in Tenerife, it tends to be quiet.</p>

Beaches

<p>We love Papas Arrugadas. Papas Arrugadas translates to “wrinkled potatoes”. It is also usually paired with a delicious chili pepper garlic sauce, called mojo rojo or meat. It is a must try when visiting the Canary Islands.</p>

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<ul> <li>The average flying time from the UK to Canary Islands is between 4-7 hours.</li> <li>You can fly from all UK Airports, depending on the final destination.</li> <li>Time Zone Western European Standard Time (GMT)</li> <li>Canary offers pleasant climate all year round.</li> </ul>

At a Glance

<h3>Overview</h3><p>SBH Maxorata Resort is a renovated 4-star property in Jandia, on the southern tip of Fuerteventura. Overlooking one of the island’s most renowned stretches of sandy coastline, it combines modern facilities with a relaxed, coastal atmosphere, appealing to families, couples and solo travellers seeking a comfortable beach-focused stay.</p><h3>Accommodation</h3><p>Accommodation is in contemporary, hotel-style rooms and suites designed for practical, comfortable holidays. Units are arranged across the resort for easy access to pools, dining areas and shared spaces, making the property suitable for both week-long stays and longer winter-sun breaks.</p><h3>Dining</h3><p>The main buffet restaurant serves a broad selection of hot and cold dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including salads, meats, fish and desserts. Additional options include an Asian Restaurant with sushi and themed dishes, and a Tapas Restaurant offering Mediterranean flavours. Casual venues such as the Bar Snack and Bar Swimming Pool provide light bites and refreshments during the day, while the Lobby Bar and Bar Salon offer an extensive drinks selection in the evening.</p><h3>Facilities</h3><p>The resort features four swimming pools, including two dedicated children’s pools and one pool heated in winter, all surrounded by sun loungers and parasols. A children’s Splash Park adds extra water-based fun for younger guests. Sports and activity facilities include tennis courts, table tennis, billiards, volleyball and a large gym. An organised entertainment programme runs throughout the day and evening.</p><h3>Location &amp; Transport</h3><p>SBH Maxorata Resort is located in Jandia on Fuerteventura’s south coast, within easy reach of the area’s long sandy beaches and coastal paths. Nearby natural highlights include Jandia Natural Park, Playa de Cofete, protected dunes and sheltered lagoons, while the fishing village of Morro Jable offers additional shops, restaurants and local services.</p><h3>Ideal For</h3><p>The resort is well suited to families looking for child-friendly pools and clubs, couples seeking a laid-back beach holiday, and solo travellers attracted by the sports facilities and year-round climate. Its setting in Jandia also makes it appealing for guests interested in nature, hiking and watersports such as windsurfing, kitesurfing and snorkelling.</p><h3>Need to Know</h3><ul><li>4-star resort in Jandia, southern Fuerteventura</li><li>Renovated in 2018 with modern rooms and public areas</li><li>Four pools including two children’s pools and one heated in winter</li><li>Children’s Splash Park for younger guests</li><li>Main buffet restaurant plus Asian Restaurant and Tapas Restaurant</li><li>Bar Snack and Bar Swimming Pool for daytime light bites and drinks</li><li>Lobby Bar and Bar Salon for evening beverages and relaxation</li><li>Sports facilities include tennis, table tennis, billiards, volleyball and a large gym</li><li>Mini Club (approx. 4–12 yrs) and Maxiclub (approx. 13–16 yrs) with age-tailored activities and games</li><li>Evening entertainment with shows, games and live performances</li><li>Close to beaches, Jandia Natural Park and Morro Jable fishing village</li></ul>

The complex was modernised in 2018. The hotel has 7 lifts and features 601 non-smoking rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. A playroom, a car hire service, medical assistance and a laundry service are available. Wireless internet access is provided to guests. Everyday necessities can be purchased at the supermarket. Children can enjoy the playground. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for no extra charge.

Ideal for beach holidaymakers and families, this complex lies in Jandia, right on the beach. There is a bus stop right next to the building.

Various dining options are available, including a café, a bar and a lobby bar. A cosy atmosphere and delicious food await guests in 3 non-smoking restaurants (high chairs are available). All-inclusive is offered as a catering option. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available. Special meals, including vegetarian dishes, are also available. For guests, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included.

Central heating ensures that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony or terrace is among the standard amenities in the rooms. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe and a minibar are also available. A telephone, satellite television, a radio and WiFi (for a fee) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. A hairdryer and a vanity mirror are on hand in the bathrooms for everyday use. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. Family rooms are available for parents with children.

The pool complex, which includes 4 outdoor pools and 2 children's pools is a great place to work out or just relax and unwind. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub (no extra charge). Sun loungers and parasols on the sun terrace create a perfect space for guests to relax and unwind. The hotel offers an extensive outdoor sports programme, including tennis, volleyball, golf and archery. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy windsurfing and diving. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, badminton, billiards, yoga, callisthenics and aerobics. Various wellness options, such as a spa, a sauna, a hammam, massage treatments and thalassotherapy treatments, are offered for a fee. A kids' club and a dance club are also options for entertainment.

Sbh Maxorata Resort

<h3>Overview</h3><p>Elba Lanzarote Royal Village Resort is a family-friendly all-inclusive resort located in Playa Blanca, designed in a low-rise village style inspired by traditional Canarian architecture. The resort sits approximately 900 metres from the centre of Playa Blanca and offers a complimentary shuttle service to nearby beaches and local attractions.</p><h3>Accommodation</h3><p>Accommodation is provided in a range of suites and villas arranged throughout the resort grounds. Units feature private terraces and modern amenities, with family-oriented layouts available alongside higher-category options offering enhanced privacy and access to exclusive areas.</p><h3>Dining</h3><p>The resort features several restaurants and bars offering buffet dining with international and themed evenings, supported by live cooking stations. Poolside bars serve drinks and light refreshments during the day, with additional bars available for evening service. The property operates on an all-inclusive basis.</p><h3>Facilities</h3><p>Elba Lanzarote Royal Village Resort offers five swimming pools, including a dedicated children’s splash pool and an adults-only pool area. Sun terraces are equipped with loungers, Balinese beds, and shaded cabanas. Additional facilities include children’s activity areas, an adults-only lounge, and landscaped walkways throughout the resort.</p><h3>Entertainment &amp; Activities</h3><p>A daily activity programme includes fitness sessions such as yoga, Pilates, and aqua fitness. Families are supported with a kids’ club and playgrounds, alongside daytime activities and evening entertainment including live shows and music.</p><h3>Location &amp; Transport</h3><p>Playa Dorada beach is accessible via the resort’s complimentary shuttle service. The centre of Playa Blanca is approximately 900 metres away, while Timanfaya National Park can be reached by car for excursions. Transport links support easy movement around the resort area.</p><h3>Ideal For</h3><p>Families seeking an all-inclusive resort in Playa Blanca with strong pool provision, organised children’s activities, and adults-only areas. Also suitable for couples wanting a resort environment with wellness facilities.</p><h3>Need to Know</h3><ul><li>All-inclusive resort in Playa Blanca</li><li>Five swimming pools including children’s and adults-only areas</li><li>Complimentary shuttle service to beach and local areas</li><li>Kids’ club, family entertainment, and fitness programme</li><li>Suites and villas in a low-rise village-style layout</li></ul>

360 rooms, including 36 suites, 137 studios and 152 double rooms, are located on 2 storeys and can be reached by lift. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wireless internet access (for a fee) is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The bungalow complex has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The complex has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A number of shops, including a supermarket and souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. The grounds of the complex feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Other services include a 24-hour security service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel doctor. Cyclists can make use of the bicycle storage area and hire service (for a fee). A fax machine is available for guests' business needs.

This bungalow complex is ideally located in Playa Blanca's tourist centre, just 800 metres from the nearest beautiful sandy beach, Playa Flamingo. The town centre is only 700 metres away and offers plenty of shopping and entertainment opportunities and a bus stop is situated approximately 500 m from the hotel. Worthwhile excursions include Papagayo beach which is only 5 km from the hotel.

Dining facilities include a non-smoking restaurant, a café, a bar and a pub. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board, full board and all-inclusive. All-inclusive holidaymakers enjoy special extras like snacks, in addition to a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. A delicious and varied buffet awaits guests at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Diet meals, gluten-free meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. The complex also offers special catering options. The show cooking is a particularly special attraction.

Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, central heating and a fan. In some rooms, a terrace provides additional space for relaxation. The rooms have a double bed and a sofa bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. There is also a safe and a desk or, for an additional fee, a minibar. The kitchenette comes with a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea/coffee station. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Guests will also find slippers in their rooms. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror and bathrobes are available for daily use. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The complex has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.

Guests can work out or just relax in the outdoor and indoor pools. Kids can splash about in a special swimming area just for them. The pool area also includes a hot tub, a waterslide and a pool bar. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. A variety of activities are available at the complex, for example cycling/mountain biking, bocce, beach volleyball, volleyball, crazy golf, golf, archery and Nordic walking or, for a fee, tennis and basketball. The water sports offered include aquafit. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, badminton, billiards, darts, yoga, callisthenics and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the complex, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, a beauty salon, massage treatments, thalassotherapy treatments, anti-ageing treatments and a solarium. Leisure facilities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club, a kids' disco, live music and a dance club.

Elba Lanzarote Royal Village Resort

<h3>Overview</h3><p>Elba Sunset Mallorca Thalasso Spa is a modern apartment hotel in a peaceful part of Palma Nova’s tourist area, offering panoramic sea views and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Set a short walk from a white-sand beach and close to public transport, it combines a quiet setting with easy access to local attractions, Palma and the wider island.</p><h3>Accommodation</h3><p>The property offers apartment-style accommodation designed for couples, friends and families, with a contemporary look and practical layout. Units provide a comfortable base for longer or shorter stays, with standard in-room amenities in line with an upper mid-scale beach aparthotel.</p><h3>Dining</h3><p>Guests have access to a buffet restaurant, café and bar, giving a choice of informal dining and drinks throughout the day. The main restaurant features a breakfast buffet, à la carte lunch and a dinner buffet with show cooking. Vegetarian, gluten-free and children’s options can be provided on request, supporting a range of dietary needs.</p><h3>Facilities</h3><p>The hotel’s outdoor pool complex includes a main pool with a separate section for children, set on a spacious sun terrace with loungers and parasols, plus a poolside snack bar and hot tub. A comprehensive activity offering covers tennis, crazy golf, horse riding and a putting green, alongside water sports such as windsurfing, sailing, snorkelling and diving. Indoor facilities include a gym, table tennis, billiards and aerobics. The wellness area features a spa with sauna, steam bath, hammam and a choice of massage and hydrotherapy treatments. A varied entertainment programme includes live music, a dance club and organised leisure activities.</p><h3>Location &amp; Transport</h3><p>Elba Sunset Mallorca is located in the Palma Nova area, a short walk from a sandy beach and close to local bars, restaurants and nightlife. A nearby golf course is easily accessible and public transport stops are within walking distance, providing straightforward links to surrounding resorts. Palma is approximately 15 km away and the airport around 20 km, making transfer times relatively short by car or pre-booked transfer.</p><h3>Ideal For</h3><p>The hotel is well suited to families and couples seeking a relaxed aparthotel with sea views, pool facilities and a wide choice of activities close to the beach. It also works for active guests and small groups who value on-site sports, a full wellness offering and convenient access to Palma and the island’s attractions.</p><h3>Need to Know</h3><ul><li>Apartment-style hotel in a quiet area of Palma Nova</li><li>Short walk to a white-sand beach and local amenities</li><li>Outdoor pool with children’s section, sun terrace, snack bar and hot tub</li><li>Buffet restaurant plus café and bar; dietary requests (including vegetarian, gluten-free and children’s meals) catered for</li><li>Extensive sports offering, including tennis, mini-golf-style activities and a range of water sports (many operated off site and locally chargeable)</li><li>Indoor facilities include gym, table tennis, billiards and aerobics</li><li>Thalasso-style spa with sauna, steam bath, hammam, massage and hydrotherapy treatments</li><li>Entertainment programme with live music, dance club and organised leisure activities</li><li>Approximate distances: 15 km to Palma, 20 km to the airport</li></ul>

The hotel has 398 cabins, 127 single cabins and 72 apartments and includes a lift and a guest services desk. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A number of shops, including a supermarket, are great for shopping or just browsing. The hotel features a garden and a playground. Additional amenities include a TV room and a library. For passengers who don't want to do without their own car, there is a parking deck on board. Other services include a babysitting service, a car hire service, medical assistance, cabin service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a page service. Active guests who wish to explore ports of call by bike will appreciate the bicycle hire service. Bicycle storage is also available. A conference room is available for conferences, lectures and meetings.

The beach and apartment hotel lies in a particularly peaceful location, in the tourist area of Palma Nova, with stunning, panoramic views. It is an ideal place for families with children. It is a mere 350 metres to the stunning white-sand beach. Palma is 15 km and the airport is 20 km from the hotel. The nearest golf course is 3 km from the hotel. Public transport departs from stops just 200 metres from the hotel. Bars, restaurant and nightlife venues are all to be found there.

Dining facilities include a restaurant, a dining room, a café and a bar. Half board can be booked. A generous breakfast buffet, a lunch à la carte and dinner offer plenty of delicious variety. Gluten-free meals and vegetarian dishes can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers snacks. The show cooking is a particularly special attraction.

Cabins feature a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. Air conditioning and central heating ensure comfortable indoor temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. All kitchenettes come with a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror and bathrobes are available for daily use. Passengers can also book wheelchair-friendly cabins with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family cabins and non-smoking cabins.

There are indoor and outdoor pools and a children's swimming area. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. A sun deck, sun loungers, and parasols are available. The hotel offers an extensive outdoor sports programme, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, beach volleyball, crazy golf, golf, a putting green, fishing and horse riding. With water skiing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, jet skiing, paddle boating, banana boat rides, sailing, catamaraning, kayaking, snorkelling and diving available, fans of water sports will have plenty to choose from. Passengers can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, billiards, yoga, callisthenics and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, massage treatments, hydrotherapy treatments, thalassotherapy treatments and a solarium. A dance club offers fun and entertainment.

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