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Dolphin spotting, hiking ancient volcanoes and splashing around in gentle, shallow waters are just a few of the highlights of family holidays to Tenerife.

Between slamming volleyballs into the sand and climbing through lava crusts in national parks, you can also have plenty of fun at Tenerife’s many theme parks and water worlds. This Canary Island has activities for kids well and truly covered.

Add year-round sunshine, summer temperatures in the high 20s, and regular flights from the UK that take around four hours, and you have everything you need for an unforgettable getaway with the family.

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Top family-friendly destinations in Tenerife

Costa Adeje

Costa Adeje is one of the busiest – and most fun – parts of Tenerife, with some of the best family resorts to match. When you’re not poolside, head for the gigantic water kingdom of Siam Park. The Vulcano, Floating Market and Mekong Rapids are just a few of the reasons it has been crowned the world’s best waterpark on Tripadvisor for ten years straight.

Los Cristianos

Swap high-octane thrills for low-key island life in Los Cristianos. A little less busy than Tenerife’s other resorts, there are still plenty of activities for kids and parents to sign up for in this charming town. Hop on a dolphin-spotting or whale-watching boat ride, or get up close and personal with primates and parrots at leafy Jungle Park.

Puerto de la Cruz

For more old town charm and beautiful beaches, head to Puerto de la Cruz in the north. Highlights include watching Loro Parque’s animal shows, tucking into Canarian potatoes down by the port and floating in the cooling seawater pools of Lago Martianez.