Family-Friendly Attractions In Canary Islands

Loro Park

Landscaped zoo with gorillas, tigers & penguin habitat with a man-made iceberg, plus dolphin shows.

Av. Loro Parque, s/n, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Parque Nacional del Teide

UNESCO-listed park centered on Spain's highest mountain, Teide volcano, with an observatory. · Dogs allowed

Calle Doctor Sixto Perera Gonzalez, 25, 38300 La Orotava, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Timanfaya National Park

Park with regulated public access by camel, on foot or by coach tour, plus a geothermal restaurant.

Las Palmas, Spain

Botanical Garden

18th-century botanical gardens with tropical & subtropical plants, including 200-year-old fig tree.

C. Retama, 2, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Poema del Mar Aquarium

Large aquarium offering colorful fish of all sizes & other sea animals, plus a restaurant & events.

Av. de Los Consignatarios, s/n, 35008, Las Palmas, Spain

Palmitos Park

Mountainous subtropical landscape with walking paths, dolphin shows & orchid & butterfly houses.

Barranco de los Palmitos, s/n, 35109 Maspalomas, Las Palmas, Spain

Faro de Maspalomas

Landmark 1890s lighthouse, a popular place to watch the sunset, with a beach, shops & bars nearby.

Faro de Maspalomas, Pl. del Faro, 15, 35100 Maspalomas, Las Palmas, Spain

Jardín Botánico Viera y Clavijo

Botanical garden with 500 plant species native to the Canaries, including trees, cacti & succulents.

Carretera del Dragonal Km 7 (GC-310, 35017 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Pyramids of Güímar

Lava-stone pyramids in a park with displays on the Kon-Tiki expeditions, plus exotic gardens.

C. Chacona, s/n, 38500 Güímar, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Pico de los Pozos viewpoint

35299 Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain

Parque Doramas

Landscaped park featuring fountains, waterfalls & native plants such as dragos, ficus & palm trees.

C. León y Castillo, 227, 35005 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain

Playa de Tazacorte

Av. el Emigrante, 15, 38779 Tazacorte, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Paisaje Protegido de la Rambla de Castro

Coastal path in a nature preserve with ocean views, trees & historic structures. · Dogs allowed

TF-5, 38410 Los Realejos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Caldera de Taburiente National Park

National park in a mountain crater, with hiking trails, 2000m peaks, waterfalls & Canary pine trees. · Dogs allowed

Carretera General de Padrón, 47, 38750 El Paso, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Mariposario del Drago Butterfly Park

Glassed-in tropical garden, home to more than 800 free-flying butterflies, with a breeding program.

Mariposario del Drago, P.º Nicolas Estevez Borges, 38430 Icod de los Vinos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Mirador de La Cumbrecita

Observation point with peak & forest vistas & access to walking routes in a national park.

Carr. Caldera Taburiente, 38758 El Paso, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Angry Birds Activity Park Puerto Rico Gran Canaria

Angry Birds–themed amusement park featuring zip-lines, a playground, a laser maze & gift shop.

Urbanización Puerto Rico, Av. de la Cornisa, 2, 35130 Mogán, Las Palmas, Spain

Aqualava Water Park

Attraction featuring 5 water slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, kids' play structures & concessions.

C. Gran Canaria, s/n, 35580 Playa Blanca, Las Palmas, Spain

Castillo de San Miguel

This Medieval-style castle offers banquet dinners during Knights' tournaments, plus a souvenir shop.

Av. Edelmira Alfonso Alfonso, s/n, 38628 Aldea Blanca, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Parque Romano

Seafront green space featuring outdoor exercise equipment & a running track, plus a playground. · Dogs allowed

Terracera Leon y Castillo, 270, 35005 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain

El Tamaduste

38910 Villa de Valverde, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Punta Sardina Lighthouse

On a rocky outcrop stands this small, historic lighthouse with alternating red & white bands.

Urb. Sau-Playa Canaria, 10C, 35469 Gáldar, Las Palmas, Spain

Mirador de Mataznos

TF-21, 38300 La Orotava, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Lighthouse Fuencaliente

Red-&-white 1980s landmark surrounded by volcanic terrain, with the original lighthouse nearby.

38740, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Cala de las Tortugas

Pje. Puertito Sau, 16, 38678 El Puertito, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Sioux City Park San AUGUSTIN

Replica of an American Wild West town, with cowboy shows, BBQs, Western dancing & a small zoo.

Barranco del Aguila, s/n, 35100 Maspalomas, Las Palmas, Spain

Charco de Isla Cangrejo

C. Magnolia, 4, 38683 Santiago del Teide, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Parque Islas Canarias

Bustling walkway in a commercial area along the ocean, providing park benches & a fishing pier. · Dogs allowed

Calle Dr. Rafael González, s/n, 35500 Arrecife, Las Palmas, Spain

Mirador El Guriete

GC-65, 41, 35280 Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Las Palmas, Spain

Mirador de La Concepción

Craterside lookout overlooking the port & mountains, popular for views of city lights & sunsets.

Subida al Mirador de la Concepción, 21, 38710 Breña Alta, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Llanos de La Pez

Outdoor recreation area offering hiking trails, picnic areas & campsites amid tall pine groves.

35369 San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Palmas, Spain

Special Nature Reserve Montaña Roja

A popular destination for hiking, this sandy nature reserve has beaches, a volcano & scenic views.

38612 Granadilla de Abona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Torre del Conde Park

· Dogs allowed

Callejon Torre Conde, 5, 38800 San Sebastián de La Gomera, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Mirador El Tabonal Negro

Ctra. de las Cañadas del Teide, 38300 La Orotava, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Mirador de La Cumbre

LP-3, 38713 Breña Alta, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

The Triton

Bronze sculpture of Triton by Manolo González standing 9 meters tall on a natural beach viewpoint.

Mirador de La Laja, s/n, 35017 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain

Faro de Puerto de la Cruz

Built in 1995, this modern, active lighthouse features a metal frame with exposed stairs.

38400 Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

El Rayo Buenavista Del Norte

38480 Buenavista del Norte, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

La Tarta

Carr. de la Esperanza, 38300 La Orotava, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Maspalomas Pond Promenade

P.º Charca Maspalomas, 35100 Maspalomas, Las Palmas, Spain

Fortin de San fernando

C. la Rbla., 31, 38416 Los Realejos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Mirador de Chivisaya

38540 Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Playa de Los Roques de Fasnia

Ctra. los Roques, 60, 38570 Los Roques, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Planet Penguin

C. del Galeón, 6, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Estatua de Heraclio Niz Mesa

35500 Arrecife, Las Palmas, Spain

Mirador de El Julan

HI-400, 38917, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Agatha Christie painted stairs

C. San Amaro, 5D, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Area recreativa El Fayal

38789, Cno. el Pinar, 64, 38789 Puntagorda, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Parque Rural de Teno

Laurel forests, deep ravines & coastal cliffs around a volcanic massif home to rare birds & lizards.

38489 Buenavista del Norte, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

The Wave Palace

Siam Park, Av. Siam, s/n, 38660 Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain