Family Holiday Destinations

Calm, sheltered beaches in the north and excellent family resorts in Kavos and Sidari. The Ionian Sea is calmer than the Aegean — great for nervous swimmers.

• 🏖 Beach ~0.3km — sandy
• 🚌 10–50 mins from airport
• ✈️ ~4h flight from UK

Reliable sunshine, excellent infrastructure, and a huge choice of family hotels and water parks make the Costa del Sol a dependable family choice. Torremolinos and Benalmádena are especially family-friendly.

• 🏖 Beach ~0.4km — sandy
• 🚌 15–45 mins from airport
• ✈️ ~3h flight from UK

Year-round warmth, calm sandy beaches, and a quieter atmosphere than Tenerife make Lanzarote ideal for families who want a relaxed holiday. Great for toddlers due to calm sea conditions.

• 🏖 Beach ~0.1km — sandy
• 🚌 5–30 mins from airport
• ✈️ ~4h flight from UK

Crystal-clear shallow bays, excellent beach resorts with kids clubs, and a wide range of family hotels make Majorca one of the best European destinations for families with young children.

• 🏖 Beach ~0.5km — sandy
• 🚌 15–60 mins from airport
• ✈️ ~3h flight from UK

Year-round sunshine, gentle beaches, and loads of all-inclusive resorts with dedicated kids clubs make Tenerife a perennial favourite for UK families.

• 🏖 Beach ~0.2km — sandy
• 🚌 10–45 mins from airport
• ✈️ ~4h flight from UK

Turkey punches above its weight for value — huge all-inclusive resorts with dedicated kids clubs, water parks, and multiple pools. The sea is warm and calm in summer. Excellent for families on a budget.

• 🏖 Beach on resort — sandy
• 🚌 30–90 mins from airport
• ✈️ ~5h flight from UK