cultural travel for families on Holiday with children in one of the best sun destinations in Europe

Entertainment through culture

There is more to the Canary Islands than sun and beaches, and a proof of this is the wide, rich cultural life, which is open to everyone who wants to enjoy the adventure of learning about and discovering this unique, different place. Make the most of your holidays to get to know more about the culture and history of the archipelago, from its traditions, handicrafts, architecture, painting and sculpture, to its literature, cinema, photography, as well as its music, dance and theatre.

Archaeological parks and sites, museums and art centres will thrill young and old as you explore cave painting murals and other genuine examples of the artistic representations of the aboriginal culture of a very idiosyncratic population. The holidays are a special time for sharing experiences and an ideal moment to enjoy different kinds of leisure activities, and among these you will find museums that have collections of the historical and cultural riches of the Canary Islands, spaces that conserve, research and share with you and with your family a large part of this legacy, as well as aspects of the cultural and scientific sides of life here. The variety of topics that the museums deal with includes remarkable spaces dedicated to the history of the islands, from the aboriginal past to their most recent contemporary history. Even the youngest in the family will be excited at the idea of visiting places where you don’t just look – you get involved in a thrilling game.

Here you will also find the fascinating world of the volcanoes. Visiting them is like travelling in a time machine to twenty million years in the past, so you can find out more about the origin of the archipelago, and get answers to questions about each one of the islands, their lunar landscapes and natural formations such as craters, rocks, etc.

And if you really want to learn during your holidays, make sure you look at the skies at night with your children, to see the stars. The clear sky that covers the archipelago and its excellent weather conditions make this the perfect place to find the best observatories in the world, and you will discover an endless number of natural places that you can visit with your family on an excursion to spot the brightest stars.