Gran Canaria: Curated Holidays That Work for Your Routine, Not By Map
Sun you can count on, beaches you can stroll to, and logistics that don’t fray tempers—that’s the holy trinity for parents. When mapping Gran Canaria holidays, the south coast lets you build days that simply flow: splash time before lunch, a nap in cool shade, sunset walks by the lighthouse, and dinner without a taxi meter ticking.
It is no secret that when kids are involved, parents need routines, and so do children, and ideally, implementing as similar a routine as possible while on vacation will certainly make the whole trip go much smoother and be more enjoyable. More often than not when going on holiday many parents let the routine go out of sorts, deal with situations as and when they arise, and then begin the battle of putting things in place again once they return home. But what a lot of work. A holiday that works for you and your family routine, not necessarily based on location, could sound too good to be true, until now.
Depending on the ages of your little (or not so little) ones, family hotels Gran Canaria have stepped up their game. Whether you prefer an all-inclusive Gran Canaria home away from home with a kids’ club to entertain the children, or a calmer, more relaxed vibe with sheltered bays Gran Canaria that they do so well, there is something for everyone.
Now, your summer holiday season doesn’t have to be a mountain of anxiety and endless panic-filled planning, but rather a frictionless adventure of fun and memory making, and we show you the curated elements and attention to details that make Gran Canaria holidays so popular and highly sought after.
Finding the right zone for your family
Your Gran Canaria Intinerary should be something to look forward to when planning your vacation, and when it comes to pleasing everyone in the travelling party this can often be quite the feat. Thankfully, hotels in Gran Canaria understand this and have made visiting the Spanish island nestled comfortably in the Atlantic Ocean, and which is part of the Canary Islands archipelago, a dream location for families. And here’s the why and how.
Families with teenagers
If you have ever traveled with young teens or ‘tweens’ then you are well aware that they like their space, desire some extent of freedom to explore, and want food that seemingly suits their moods. If this is your set up then Playa del Ingles hotels could be a good fit. The region is home to a significantly large and lively beach resort, paired with golden sands and plenty of water sports to keep the kids entertained and burn up some energy.
When the activities have taken a break, everyone can take rest at the many restaurants with buffet style or ala cart, or grab a bite to eat at the lively Holiday World entertainment center in Maspalomas.
On days when it is too hot for the beach, the hotels have various pool areas offering a space to splash and swim or simply take a dip at your leisure with designated sections for quiet time or ‘everyone together.’
Families with toddlers or little ones
Let’s not sugar coat it, traveling with ‘little people’ is a lot of work, more so because they like routine and structure, and when things are different it can throw them off. However, soaking up the sun in idyllic spots such as the San Agustin hotels with beachfronts that offer calm coves of soft sand, your vacation just got a whole lot calmer and favorable.
Young children need sleep more than most and while on holiday it can be tricky trying to navigate this element. San Agustin in the south of Gran Canaria, with its relaxed atmosphere is great for this. Whether your kids are done splashing in the dip pools and simply need an hour of quite time in the shade with a juice box, or an afternoon nap to rejuvenate energy levels you can enjoy room set-ups that cater to families.
Enjoy blackout curtains, split sleeping arrangements so everyone has their own area, and even balcony spaces to sit and relax in with a fruity cocktail while the baby is napping. A win for the whole family. And if the older siblings are still enjoying the pools, they have the freedom to keep swimming while in the safety of being on the property.
Families with older teenagers, young adults
Not forgetting the older kids who still look forward to vacationing with the family, the walkable Playa del Ingles is a top choice. This area has a lively nightlife for evening dinners and drinks after, and a busy beach scene to socialize and join in team activities. You can also take on the adventure of a more physical excursion with a day trip to the dunes of Maspalomas, or even a daytime stroll, with no plans on the cards, along the promenade with buzzing restaurants along the stretch, shopping for local trinkets and souvenirs, or even bar hopping to try different cocktails and cuisines.
All in all
At the end of the day a holiday should be a time of rest. You have packed your sand-proof shoes and lightweight linens, a festive sun shirt for fancier evening meals, and possibly a collapsible cooler to take with on beach days, but more importantly you want a vacation that works for you and Gran Canaria will leave you wanting more and booking your next summer holiday trip the moment you get home.
Be sure to transition slowly from check out to your home destination, either with a light, final activity, or even a last meal in the hotel restaurant, where chatting and savoring the last memories during conversation at the table is the perfect way to wrap up a great trip.
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