Winter family holidays

Try somewhere new this winter with a family holiday to Madeira, the beautiful Portuguese island nestled in the Atlantic. It’s got everything you could possibly want from a fun-filled holiday – year-round sunshine, sandy beaches and plenty to entertain the kids. Sounds like a winner to us!

Tenerife’s a fab choice for a fun-packed family holiday. Get playful in Playa De Las Americas with its watersport-packed beaches, bustling Brit-style bars and arcade-filled commercial centres. For an after-dinner treat, check out the magical music and light fountain show at the neon-lit Safari shopping centre. Nature lovers? Whale watching’s big news here.

Lanzarote’s cool lunar landscape will make the whole family go ‘wow’ – especially if you soak it all up on a mountain camel ride! If the beach is more your thing, there are plenty of wide sandy stretches to choose from. Active types? Lanzarote has the perfect waves for a spot of surfing. Plus, green lakes, cactus gardens and underground caves and are all waiting to be explored too.

When it comes to family-friendly resorts, you’ll be spoilt for choice in Gran Canaria. In San Agustin, a big beach beckons, while Playa del Ingles has classic seaside amusements and a nearby waterpark and zoo. For all the fun of the fair, check out the mega Ferris wheel at Holiday World in Maspalomas.

It’s all about the beach life in Fuerteventura – flying kites, running across sand dunes and catching the surf. Bliss. When you’re not building sandcastles, go wild at Oasis Park as you make friends with a host of animals from sea lions to lemurs. And resorts like Costa Caleta and Corralejo have heaps of restaurants with family-flavoured vibes and entertainment.

This sunny stretch of the Turkish coast has pulled out all the stops with its epic hotels! The great-value all-inclusive packages here mean you don’t need to worry about a thing – ice creams, beers and meals are all taken care of. Plus there are pools, playgrounds and kids’ clubs to keep the little ones busy, while you get stuck into the golf, bar or spa!