PLAYA BLANCA

There's never a bad time to go to a water park, and Aqualava Water Park in Playa Blanca is one of the very best! A tribute to the natural beauty of Lanzarote and its volcanoes, Aqualava is a sustainable park, with geothermal energy-heating pools. At Aqualava Beach, enter the wave pool and feel like you are at a beach. The best part about the wave pool is that it has saltwater that is unique in Lanzarote! For a shot of drenaline, head over to Corsario Bay and have a go on the slides and ramps. The water depth here is adapted for little ones too, so the entire family can join in on the fun. The truly daring can brave the Timan Fire, home to five fun slides, with several loops. When you're done monkeying around, make your way to Magma River and navigate the waters using single or double floats. It's a ton of fun! If you get hungry in the middle of all your adventures, show yourself to Timi Kitchen restaurant where you can savor a buffet. Alternatively, sip on a fruit juice or enjoy an ice cream at the Timi Shop. You can also buy a souvenir of the mascot Timi to remember your special day.

With Fuerteventura just a 30-minute ferry ride away from Lanzarote, you can easily hop across for the day to discover another Canary island. You'll have a return trip on the ferry that takes you on a comfortable journey between Playa Blanca and Corralejo and free time between to do whatever you'd like.There are five ferries a day between Playa Blanca and Corralejo, so you can decide your own schedule. And with just a quick 30-minute journey, you'll be there in no time. Corralejo is famed for its white dune beaches, pretty seaside town with plenty of pavement-side eateries and boutiques to fill hours of shopping.Head to the beach after lunch and soak up some rays, or sit and people-watch in the main square with an ice-cool drink. The return ferry will then take you back to Playa Blanca, just make sure you're there in good time for boarding. A great way to tick off another fascinating Canary island.