Gran Canaria
Soft sandy beaches, scenic mountain drives, colourful towns to wander, and loads of family-friendly days out. Whether you’re paddling by the coast or exploring a banana plantation, it’s got the perfect mix of chill and adventure.
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Five Reasons to Visit Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is one of those places that just makes family holidays feel easy. With sunny weather year-round, loads to do, and plenty of space to unwind, it’s perfect whether you’re travelling with toddlers, teens, or anything in between.
Short Flights from the UK
Gorgeous, Sandy Beaches
So Much to Explore
Super Child-Friendly
Loads of Family-Friendly Stays
Featured Hotels
- Close to a Sandy Beach
- Activities for All Ages
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Puerto de Mogán is often called “Little Venice” for good reason! Colourful houses, little bridges, a lovely marina and a sheltered beach make it perfect for a relaxed family stay. It’s scenic but still super practical with kids.
January tends to be the coolest, but even then you’re looking at daytime temps around 20°C – definitely still t-shirt weather compared to the UK! Just bring a layer for the evenings as it can get a little cooler once the sun goes down.
We love May, June, or September – it’s warm and sunny, but quieter and often more affordable than the peak summer months. That said, Gran Canaria is a year-round destination, so it depends on your plans. Winter sun in December or January? Absolutely doable!
For sunshine, family-friendly vibes, and easy access to beaches and days out, the southern coast is your best bet. Whether you go for lively Playa del Inglés, chilled Amadores, or charming Puerto de Mogán, you’ll find something to suit your style (and budget).
It’s usually around 4 to 4.5 hours from the UK, making it a great option if you want proper sunshine without a long-haul flight. Just enough time for a few snacks, a bit of CBeebies or Netflix, and maybe a snooze before you touch down in the sun!
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Dec 13
Ad aff This was one of the hotels we booked for our 1 to 4 star challenge! We will be posting it on YouTube tomorrow! I took 4 of our travel mums to the Costa Brava and randomly allocated each a hotel rated between 1 and 4 star! It was actually surprising what we found. But this was my favourite 🤩
Want to know more about this hotel? Comment HOTEL2 and I’ll send you a link.
The link will be an affiliate link
#thetravelmum #lloretdemar #familytravel #familyhotel
Let’s have a look around the Efteling Grand Hotel 🤩
We were recently lucky enough to stay at the Efteling Grand Hotel as a PR visit and wow, it is impressive.
I have just written a complete guide to the Efteling theme park over on our website - I have linked it in my linktree ❤️
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Dec 10
Let’s have a look around the Efteling Grand Hotel 🤩
We were recently lucky enough to stay at the Efteling Grand Hotel as a PR visit and wow, it is impressive.
I have just written a complete guide to the Efteling theme park over on our website - I have linked it in my linktree ❤️
Got any questions, just ask 🫶🏻
#eftelinggrandhotel #thetravelmum #eftelingthemepark #familytravel
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