Family Holidays in Tenerife

Tenerife combines reliable weather, short-to-medium flight times from most of Europe, and a good spread of family-oriented attractions — which is why it's long been a staple family-holiday destination.

• ✓Costa Adeje — polished resorts, good beaches, and Siam Park within easy reach.
• ✓Playa de las Américas — good value family hotels, though livelier at night than Costa Adeje.
• ✓Puerto de la Cruz — a quieter, more local option, close to Loro Parque.

• ✓Siam Park — water park with areas for both young children and thrill-seekers.
• ✓Loro Parque — zoo and aquarium, generally a hit with younger children.
• ✓Whale and dolphin watching boat trips — suitable for most ages, memorable for kids.
• ✓Playa de Las Teresitas — calm, shallow, golden-sand beach near Santa Cruz.

Flight time is also part of what makes Tenerife work well for families — typically four to five hours from the UK and similar from much of northern Europe, short enough that jet lag and overtired kids aren't a real factor the way they would be on a long-haul family trip. Many resorts also offer half-board or all-inclusive options specifically because it removes the daily logistics of finding kid-friendly restaurants, which matters more with a family in tow than it does travelling as a couple.