Family holidays in Spain

With flight times of 2-4 hours, family holidays in Spain are perfect whether you’re travelling with little ones, older kids or a mix. At Sovereign we make travelling as a family easy, with our carefully selected range of family suite hotels, discounts for those travelling with children and a wide choice of luxury family holidays on offer.

Choose Spain for your family holidays this year and enjoy sun, sea, sand and fun for guests of all ages. There are plenty of family friendly beaches, whether you choose the Canary Islands, Balearic Islands or mainland Spain. All inclusive options mean you don’t need to worry about money or cards and the kids can enjoy making new friends and trying out sports and activities in the clubs as you make the most of the relaxing facilities. Alternatively, choose another board option and enjoy the fantastic bars, restaurants, clubs and hospitality Spain is so famous for. The only difficulty you’ll have is choosing where to go.

The Canary Islands - Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote & Tenerife

The Canary Islands are a fantastic choice for families, whether you’re looking for some winter sun or are making the most of the summer holidays. Located close to the North coast of Africa, the sun shines throughout the year, with temperatures remaining warm and balmy into the winter months. Tenerife is the most populated of the Canary Islands and offers a wide range of stunning natural sights, beautiful beaches with shallow, crystal clear waters perfect for paddling.

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Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort, Lanzarote

Kikoland covers 10,000 metres. It has 2 swimming pools, playgrounds, tennis and basketball, beach volleyball, football and an amphitheatre. There are 4 kids clubs.

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Hotel Volcan, Lanzarote

The perfect hotel for your family holiday featuring five pools and four restaurants sitting on the south coast of Lanzarote with views of the volcanos.

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Hotel Jardin Tecina, La Gomera

The kids club offers fun for children aged 4 - 11, with a range of activities including crafts, games and a mini disco. The 'Swimming Pool Splash' sees a giant inflatable and slide during the summer months.

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Gran Canaria

If you prefer somewhere quieter for your family holidays in Spain Gran Canaria is a top choice. From here you can explore the quaint fishing villages dotted along the shores, beautiful beaches and lively towns full of culture and history.

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Lopesan Baobab Resort, Gran Canaria

The Lopesan Baobab Resort is perfect for a family holiday on the island. With a range of swimming pools fringed with palm trees and lush gardens, kids will love exploring and finding their favourite spot. There are also slides, lazy pools, safari themed restaurants and rooms, and a supervised adventure park.

Gloria Palace Royal, Gran Canaria

There is a kids club for 4 - 12 year olds, two supervised swimming pools reserved for children, daytime entertainment and games, and a mini disco after dinner. Babysitters are available on request, for a surcharge.

Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Gran Canaria Mogan, Gran Canaria

The kids club offers a variety of activities and games for children aged 4 - 12. There are several mini discos each week. One swimming pool is reserved for children.

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Tenerife

Tenerife is the most populated of the Canary Islands and offers a wide range of stunning natural sights, beautiful beaches with shallow, crystal clear waters perfect for paddling.

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The Villas - Hotel Bahia del Duque, Tenerife

Perfect for families, at The Villas Hotel Bahia del Duque, you can really spread out and live in luxury. Each villa has a private swimming pool, making it safe for the little ones while the adults can enjoy exclusive living.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Abama, Tenerife

The Ritz-Carlton Abama offers the perfect beach experience featuring round the clock kid's programme and specially created kid's menus. The kid's club offers experiences ranging from exploring the nature of the Canaries and introducing them to the rich culture.

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Hotel Bahia del Duque, Tenerife

Features a dedicated swimming pool for kids, babysitting service and children's menu. Children can enjoy daily activities from the Mini Club El Duqui. Teenagers have a lounge with internet and games consoles.

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Gran Hotel Roca Nivaria, Tenerife

One of the top choices of family friendly hotels in Tenerife is the Gran Hotel Roca Nivaria. Situated in a tranquil area of the island, it's beautiful and modern, with everything you need for a relaxing family break, including a kids pool and kids clubs.

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Hotel Suite Villa Maria, Tenerife

The hotel offers a complimentary kids' club for children aged 4 - 10 from Tuesday to Sunday. There is a fresh freshwater pool exclusively for children. Indoor and outdoor playgrounds provide further fun for the little ones on their family holiday.

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Sheraton La Caleta Resort, Tenerife

With facilities perfect for your family, you will enjoy every minute at the Sheraton La Caleta Resort. With two superior kid's clubs, one for under 8's and one for over 8's, all children are well looked after. The kid's clubs feature private pools, play areas and a host of planned activities.

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Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Real, Fuerteventura

This hotel offers an impressive array of facilities for families. There is a children’s pool, children’s park and children's menus. A varied programme of activities and workshops at the kids club include workshops, consoles, competitions, and a mini disco. For younger families, there are baby bathtubs, cribs, and bottle warmers. Homemade baby food and a babysitting service is available for a fee.

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Sheraton Fuerteventura Golf & Spa Resort, Fuerteventura

Located on the beach front, the short walk to the sea is a definite selling-point for the Sheraton Fuerteventura Golf & Spa Resort. The kid's club, Yambaland, has a huge range of supervised indoor and outdoor planned activities, as well as an 18 hole gold course for the adults to enjoy.

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The Balearic Islands - Ibiza, Majorca & Menorca

Another fantastic choice for your family holiday in Spain is Majorca. This beautiful island is full of things to do, incredible Spanish cuisine and crystal clear seas lapping the family friendly beaches dotted along the coast.

Ibiza is well known for its parties and clubs, but venture along the coast and you’ll find beautiful bays and coves, family friendly stretches of sand and plenty of activities for families. With white sands, lush hills rising up in the centre of the island and the UNESCO-listed old quarter of Ibiza Town you’ll find plenty to keep all ages entertained.

Grand Palladium Palace Ibiza Resort, Ibiza

The resort is great for families, hosting a choice of restaurants, two swimming pools, and two kids' clubs. Younger children have a park, splash pool and a games area. For children aged 9 and above, there is an interactive zone with games and consoles. Later in the day they can enjoy a mini disco and mini cinema.

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Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay, Ibiza

The Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay offers the ideal mixture of party and family friendly, including two bars and a children’s club for ages 4-14. Children can enjoy everything from DJ classes to cookery to local Ibizan crafts.

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Insotel Fenicia Prestige Suites, Ibiza

The kids clubis open during the high season, and has a well-equipped room with TV, games, books, paints, and toys. The spa has opening times for kids, and there is a baby and toddler pool.

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Grand Palladium White Island Resort, Ibiza

There are two kids clubs here, in addition to the three kids swimming pools. Younger children can enjoy a park and a games area, while those over 9 have access to consoles, a mini cinema, and a disco, among others.

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Majorca

With year sound sunshine, fabulous food and plenty of culture, the island of Majorca needs no introduction. Only a short flight away from the UK, this is the perfect destination for families and couples alike.

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Zafiro Palace Alcudia, Majorca

Zafiro Palace Alcudia is the perfect choice for families. There is a kids clubs catering for children aged 4-12 and a summer teen club for those aged 13-15, as well as four large swimming pools, including a children’s pool with a pirate ship and slides.

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Iberostar Playa de Muro Village, Majorca

With 100's of planned activities for the children, the Iberostar Playa de Muro Village is ideal for families with small children and still allows the adults to take some time for themselves and enjoy the wonderful Majorca sunshine.

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Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel, Majorca

Offering creative and supervised activities for children for 3 - 12, supervised family pool and a 12+ infinity pool, the Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel is not short of entertainment and is sure to make your holiday luxurious.

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Insotel Punta Prima Prestige Suites & Spa, Menorca

The Insotel Punta Prima Resort has a pool for children and one for babies, as well as multi-activity playgrounds. There are mountain bikes available for hire, and an entertainment programme with a variety of games and activities.

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Melia Cala Galdana, Menorca

Get to know one of the Canaries most beautiful islands and stay at the Melia Cala Galdana. Sitting just metres away from the beach and being renowned for it's fantastic service, this hotel has it all.

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Mainland Spain - Costa del Sol

Though Spain is home to world-famous cities like Barcelona and Madrid, when the weather heats up, its the coasts that tourists and natives alike flock to.

The famous Costa del Sol is in the south of the country, a holiday favourite that offers something for everyone. Marbella gives you the glam life-style perfect for relaxed family holidays with teenagers. If you prefer the spanish culture instead, head to Malaga and peruse the shops. The town of Estepona gives you everything you could desire for your family holiday with an average 325 days of sunshine and a much quieter area to enjoy your alone time.

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Elba Estepona Gran Hotel & Thalasso Spa

Set directly on the beach of Estepona, the Elba Estepona Gran Hotel & Thalasso Spa combines outstanding service with luxurious living. With four restaurants, a spa and the kid's club, there is something here for everyone.

Puente Romano Beach Resort

An array of activities are on offer for kids. Cinema, paddle surfing, volleyball, language lessons, DJ sessions, photography, cooking, a kids' spa, fashion design and disco nights. And if the kids just want to chill out, there's a dedicated pool just for them.

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Gran Melia Don Pepe

The Gran Melia Don Pepe has an outdoor pool reserved for children, a games room, and playground. The kids club offers a different activity programme every day. Activities include arts and crafts, fancy dress, competitions., games, and mini-cinema.

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Hotel Fuerte Marbella

Hotel Fuerte Marbella occupies a prime beachfront location in the heart of Marbella. There are two outdoor pools, and a kids club in the summer months.

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Leanne Hall

“Family holidays in Majorca offer the perfect dose of sun, sea and fun. Resorts typically offer something for all the family, including adventure pools, kids’ clubs and sports activities, spas, sandy beaches and a range of restaurants.”

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Claire Wood

“Tenerife has everything from dramatic volcanoes to sweeping beaches, bustling beach towns and a range of lavish resorts. Family holidays in Tenerife offer the perfect mix of relaxation, sun and activities for all ages.”

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Samantha Grist

Look at all inclusive options, then you won't need to think about whether they can have that drink or snack, it will all be taken care of - and we know how much teenagers can eat.

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Family holidays in Spain

The Canary Islands - Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote & Tenerife

Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort, Lanzarote

Gran Canaria

Tenerife

Hotel Bahia del Duque, Tenerife

The Balearic Islands - Ibiza, Majorca & Menorca

Majorca

Mainland Spain - Costa del Sol

Elba Estepona Gran Hotel & Thalasso Spa

Leanne Hall

Claire Wood

Samantha Grist

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