Cheap Canary Island holidays for spring sun 2019 – from Gran Canaria to Tenerife

These sunny Spanish islands, just off the coast of northwestern Africa, boast beautiful beaches, sprawling deserts and volcanic landscapes.

Plus, you'll find tons of top notch restaurants, family attractions and lively nightlife across the islands.

If you're looking to escape to the sun this spring, read on to find out which spots would suit you best as we explore five of the main islands – and the cheapest deals for your trip.

Have an adventure in Gran Canaria

After an active trip? From water sports such as body boarding and surfing to exploring the island by mountain bike, Gran Canaria has plenty to keep you busy.

The huge water park, 'Aqualand Maspalomas,' or the animal park 'Palmitos Park' make a great family day out on Gran Canaria.

The resorts of Maspalomas and Playa del Ingles offer great beaches, shops and numerous nightlife options with hundreds of bars, clubs and pubs to choose from.

Book a one-week holiday in Gran Canaria in April 2019 from £175pp with On the Beach – including flights and a self catering apartment – or from £209pp with Travel Supermarket.

Party all night in Tenerife

Playas de las Americas or Costa Adeje on the south coast offer the best party spots with cocktail bars and beach clubs open from dusk till dawn.

The island's capital Santa Cruz also has lots of laid-back bars, live DJs and Jazz clubs – as well as the incredible carnival celebrations in late February.

But Tenerife isn't all pubs and clubs – it also has some of the most beautiful beaches in the Canaries, including 'Las Teresitas' to the north of Santa Cruz.

Head to the island's interior to shake off the crowds and discover the Mount Teide National Park – home to the third largest volcano in the world.

Book a seven-night Tenerife holiday for March/April 2019 from £158pp with Love Holidays – including flights and hotel – or from £193pp with easyJet holidays.

Be a beach bum in Fuerteventura

Just 100km off the north coast of Africa, Fuerteventura boast white-sand beaches, buckets of sunshine and cool winds from the Sahara Desert.

Pick from 150 beaches on the island – from 'Caleta de Fuste' in the east to 'Cofete beach' on the south coast.

The warm, windy weather makes this island the perfect place for water sports such as wind surfing, water-ski and kite surfing – and Costa Calma is a great place to stay for water sports fans.

'Corralejo' is a big, family-friendly resort in the north while 'Caleta de Fuste' has plenty of attractions and is an easy transfer from the airport.

Book a one-week Fuerteventura holiday – including a self catering apartments and flights – with Travel Supermarket from £172pp (based on travel in March 2019) or from £153pp with Lastminute.com.

Take the kids to Lanzarote

From water sports and well-equipped beaches to child-friendly restaurants and attractions; Lanzarote is a great Canary Island choice for a family holiday.

Playa Blanca in the south boasts family-friendly blue-flag beaches – such as Playa Dorada – and the Marina Rubicon has plenty of tapas and seafood restaurants.

Rancho Texas animal park – close to Puerto del Carmen – and the Costa Teguise Aquapark both make a great family day out.

If you're feeling more adventurous, you can take tours of the Timanfaya National Park to see incredible other-worldly landscapes.

Book a seven-night Lanzarote escape from £179pp with On the Beach – including flights and hotel – or from £191pp with Love Holidays (based on travel in March/April 2019).

Get back to nature in La Palma

The greenest of all the Canary Islands, La Palma is a UNESCO biosphere reserve with lush vegetation, volcanoes and black-sand beaches.

The clear skies and low light pollution make it a great spot for stargazing and there are numerous natural attractions to discover.

There are plenty of great trails for hikers and mountain bikers through forests and around volcanoes.

Plus, there are spectacular beaches – including 'Puerto Naos Beach', which has blue-flag status – as well as places to whale watch and scuba dive.

Book a one-week La Palma holiday – including flights and self catering apartment – from £181pp with Travel Supermarket or from £186pp with easyJet holidays (based on travel in March 2019).

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