Family holiday in Gran Canaria: things to do with kids and prices

In short: Gran Canaria is mild all year and ideal for families. The dunes and beaches are free, and Las Canteras in Las Palmas has calm water thanks to a reef. A day for 2 adults and 2 children costs about €183 including the hotel.

Best things to do with kids

🏜️Maspalomas dunes FREEfree Maspalomas · all yrs · half day💡 Bring water and sun protection.

🏖️Las Canteras FREEfree Las Palmas · all yrs · half day💡 Calm water behind the reef.

🦜Palmitos Parksee websiteprices change often Maspalomas · all yrs · half day💡 Bird and dolphin shows.

🐠Poema del Mar aquarium INDOORsee websiteprices change often Las Palmas · all yrs · 2 hrs💡 Good for a cloudy day.

💦Aqualand Maspalomassee websiteprices change often Maspalomas · all yrs · full day💡 Cheaper online.

Prices are guide prices checked on 2026-11-04 from the official or ticket sites; they change with season and promotions.

A day for 2 adults and 2 children

Hotel (typical family-friendly hotel, per night)93 € Food (food in simple restaurants, one outing, local transport)50 € One outing25 € Local transport15 € Totalapprox. 183 €

The hotel price comes from our own daily price checks (cheapest booking site, 2 guests).

Family-friendly hotels in Gran Canaria

Well-rated hotels (no hostels), price per night at the cheapest booking site. For 4 people, choose 4 guests in the search.

TC Hotel Doña Luisa ★ 4.583 €Hotel Puerto de la Luz by Pierre & Vacances ★ 4.285 €Hotel Matilde Las Palmas ★ 4.492 €AC Hotel Gran Canaria ★ 4.293 €Hotel Escuela Santa Brígida ★ 4.396 €fbc Fortuny Resort ★ 4.598 €

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Questions

Is Gran Canaria good for a family holiday?

Yes. Mild weather, calm beaches and many family hotels.

What is free in Gran Canaria with kids?

The dunes, beaches such as Las Canteras and the Vegueta old town.

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