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Our most recommended Canary Islands Family-friendly activities

Puerto de la Cruz: Loro Parque Entry Ticket

1. Puerto de la Cruz: Loro Parque Entry Ticket

Visit Loro Parque, one of the top attractions in the Canaries, with entry tickets. Discover the incredible animal habitats that put you within a whisker of the action, and experience the excitement of the park’s 4 world-class presentations. Witness a whale presentation at the park’s Orca Ocean. One of the most respected zoological gardens in the world, Loro Parque is known for its exceptional beauty, excellent facilities and installations, and its focus on nature and the environment. It is the first such park in the world to have been awarded the environmental certification of Animal Embassy. It is home to many animals living among tropical palm trees and the exotic vegetation surrounding the park’s stunning Thai architecture. Loro Parque’s fully refurbished parrot presentation calls attention to the need to preserve the forests while showcasing the intelligence of exotic parrots who perform as ambassadors for nature. Younger visitors will enjoy their experience in Kinderlandia. This attraction resembles an African village of huts in the trees, where kids can climb and enjoy the jungle, balancing on the hanging bridges and slithering down the snake slide. The whole family can try out the Orca Roller Coaster. In Kinderlandia, both kids and parents can have a great time.

Fuerteventura: Oasis Wildlife Entry Ticket

2. Fuerteventura: Oasis Wildlife Entry Ticket

Make your way to Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura and journey through some of the most exciting regions of the world. Discover a refuge that enhances the survival of the ecosystem in a real oasis. See striking flora in various parts of the park and at the only botanical garden on the island. Fall in love with tropical succulents and native plants.  Attend the live demonstrations by sea lions, reptiles, birds of prey and parrots and their handlers, and interact with lemurs and sea lions in the water. Nourish yourself at the park's 3 restaurants and enjoy exquisite cuisine in a unique environment. Follow a route through the park to discover some 3,000 animals from 250 different species. Go on a camel safari at the largest camel reserve in Europe, look into the bright eyes of the curious lemurs from Madagascar or get your photo taken with a friendly giraffe.

Puerto de Mogán: Submarine Tour

3. Puerto de Mogán: Submarine Tour

Discover the seabed of Puerto de Mogán aboard the Golden Shark in a submarine tour. Explore the world beneath the waves and watch the maneuvers when diving and surfacing with TV screens available for each passenger. Reach depths of 25 meters without experiencing any change in pressure. Marvel at the incredible habitats and ecosystems of the Atlantic Ocean. Drift past shipwrecks on the sea floor and admire unique underwater formations. Enjoy a tour suitable for all and capture one-of-a-kind photos. At the end of your tour, you will disembark at the departure point.

Gran Canaria: Poema del Mar Skip-the-Line Ticket

4. Gran Canaria: Poema del Mar Skip-the-Line Ticket

Visit Poema del Mar and discover the spectacular biodiversity of the Blue Planet. Immerse yourself in 35 different freshwater and marine ecosystems and marvel at the colorful diversity of life. Enjoy a unique experience through the habitats of countless species with all their curiosities and abilities. Explore the Amazon, the depths of the ocean, and its fluorescent corals, deltas, beaches, and mangroves.   Experience La Jungla – a luminous space that recreates the macro thermal jungle of the Barro Colorado intertropical zone in the Panama Canal. Enjoy the extraordinary biodiversity manifested in an infinite number of plant species. Dive into Arrecife and walk around a large cylinder with over 400,000 liters of water that displays many colors of coral and fish. Explore the recreated coral reef and discover different species of fish and elasmobranchs typical of the Indo-Pacific.  Descend into the deep sea – a unique exhibit that offers a perspective with multiple observation points into the deepest ocean. Observe the wonders of the ocean depths and some 3,000 specimens of up to 40 different species swimming in the dark waters.   Explore El Veril – an exhibit that features numerous Canary Island species. This special aquarium, which has the shape of a kind of vault, gives visitors the impression of almost being able to touch an ecosystem that is very difficult to observe in nature.

Tenerife: South Coast Jet Ski Experience

5. Tenerife: South Coast Jet Ski Experience

Join a jet ski adventure in the south part of Tenerife with all gear and instruction included. Admire views of the Yellow Mountain, Costa del Silencio, and Las Galletas from the water. With the 2-hour option, enjoy enough time to pass next to the Palm Mar cliff with a snorkeling break along the way. Meet us at the port of San Miguel, where the jet skis will be waiting for you. Get equipped with all the necessary gear, including a life jacket, snorkeling mask (for the 2hours tour only) goggles, and a wetsuit. Listen briefly about how to drive safely, then embark! The monitor will be on his boat guiding the tour and you riding your jet ski following the guiding boat. No license needed. Pass through different spots such as the Yellow Mountain, the bay of Costa del Silencio, Las Galletas, the lighthouse of Punta Rasca, the Palm Mar Cliff, Los Cristianos, and much more. Depending on the weather, see different locales and keep your eyes peeled to spot whales, dolphins, turtles, and fish. If choosing the 2-hour tour option, make a stop to dip into the ocean and try out your snorkeling gear halfway through. Afterward, return to the initial dock to enjoy coffee, tea, water, juices, and beers. Take a shower, change into some fresh clothes, and admire the photos from the day.

Corralejo: Acua Water Park Entry Ticket

6. Corralejo: Acua Water Park Entry Ticket

Have a fun day out with the whole family with this entry ticket to Corralejo's Acua Water Park. Slide, splash, and swoosh down or along 14 different attractions in the water park. Tuck into tasty meals in the dining area, let the kids loose in the children's club and make the most of the entertainment service throughout the park. Make the most of your time in Fuerteventura at this water park filled with over 25,000-square-meters of unlimited fun. Swim, eat and drink, and play in the many available options in the park. Relax by the pools, glide down slides, or sip on a refreshing drink at the pool bar — the choice is yours.

Lanzarote: Aqualava Waterpark Entrance Ticket

7. Lanzarote: Aqualava Waterpark Entrance Ticket

Cool off and have a blast with this all-access waterpark entrance. Brave exciting slides, float down the lazy river, and play in the saltwater wave pool — the only one in Lanzarote. Ensure that everyone in your group has a great time, including the youngest members — all attractions are suitable for all ages. Refuel and recharge with fresh-cooked food or snack on ice cream and fruit. Feel good about taking care of the environment with water heated by geothermal energy, and enjoy spectacular views of volcanoes. Refuel and recharge with fresh-cooked food or snack on ice cream and fruit.

Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park Entrance Ticket

8. Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park Entrance Ticket

Spend the day in a western-style theme park on Lanzarote with an entrance ticket to Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park. See interesting animals, such as skunks, prairie dogs, armadillos and raccoons. Enjoy fun exhibits and feel like you’ve stepped into the Wild West as you explore the unique park with your family and friends. Visit some of the incredible exhibits, a dolphin demonstration and the chance to watch exotic birds and birds of prey. Take a peek at the lasso and whip exhibit, and don’t miss the park's farm, where critters include the world’s smallest animals and the best sea lion show on the island. Go to the Indian village to discover medicine caves. Visit the Reptilarium, full of interesting cold-blooded animals. See animal species that you would typically find in the Americas, including bison, cougars and striped skunks. Then, chill out in the jaw-dropping pools, water slides and solarium.

Gran Canaria: Admission Tickets for Aqualand Maspalomas

9. Gran Canaria: Admission Tickets for Aqualand Maspalomas

Enjoy a fun day out for all the family at Aqualand Maspalomas, the largest waterpark in Gran Canaria. Ride on over 40 different slides, get up close and personal with sea lions with the optional sea lion experience, and relax knowing the kids are having fun in the children's park. Aqualand Maspalomas has more than 40 water slides to choose from so there’s plenty of family-friendly fun to be had and a variety of activities for all ages to enjoy. Both adults and children can slide on the waterpark’s craziest slide, the Anaconda, or challenge one another to a race on its multi lane slides. There’s more than enough to fill an entire day with fun in the water. Polynesia park, and gardens are the park’s activities on land, while the resident sea lions offer an interactive experience with the friendly sea mammals (available at an added cost and availability is not guaranteed). Enjoy moments of relaxation watching the little ones have fun in the children's paradise, the water park that promises adventure. Sun loungers, parasols, lockers, and fast passes are available to purchase in the park for an extra cost.

Taurito: Lago Taurito Water Park Entrance Ticket

10. Taurito: Lago Taurito Water Park Entrance Ticket

Discover water adventures for everyone at Lago Taurito Water Park with an entrance ticket. Venture into an exceptional experience in a natural oasis with swimming pools, several slides, free fall, and more. Get your adrenaline pumping with thrilling aquatic attractions and Kamikaze rides. Test your bravery on the high-speed multi-track, space bowl, or enjoy free fall from the smallest to the largest. Watch as your kids play in children's slides, a giant bucket of water, and a pirate ship. Level up your energy at the activity areas like tennis courts, soccer courts, mini golf courses, and many more. You can also refuel with some tasty bites from the snack bar if you feel tired. Spend some relaxing time with your family and friends and explore the only saltwater water park on the island of Gran Canaria. 

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What people are saying about Canary Islands

The instructor we had was so patient and kind, even giving me his jet ski cause it was easier to ride. Videos and photos were taken for us and were only €15 for all of them. It was an amazing experience thank you so much!

Perfectly organised trip, amazing and knowledgeable captain. We saw a lot of dolphins, turtle. To summarise: highly recommended.

Amazing trip, lovely staff! We managed to see the dolphins and the pilot whales, two happy kids ❤️

The castle and gardens are well worth seeing. the audio guide is okay, but not outstanding

Fantastic must do experience, friendly and knowledgeable staff!