These small hotels and campsites,all set in gorgeous locations, strike just the good balance between being child-friendly and appealing to parents who don’t want to feel like they are holidaying in a giant creche Lanzarote is a brilliant destination for young kids, and with attractions aplenty and funky towns set into beautiful deserty scenery that will satisfy parents’ lust for the exotic,all within a four-hour flight. It’s easy to drive around exploring otherworldly landscapes, epic beaches, and seawater swimming pools,the volcanic Timanfaya national park, César Manrique’s incredible Bond villain homes and his underground caves development Jameos del Agua, or with cafe,gardens, pools and auditorium. And there are dozens of easy places to eat – early. One fab residence to stay is Casa Tomaren, or handily in the centre of the island,consisting of eight villas around a tropical sunken garden with pool and astro turf. The big buffet breakfasts feature cakes, eggs to order and particularly appetizing croissants. Its grounds have plenty to interest toddlers – buddha statues, and roaming cats and cacti – and massages and yoga are available. The only hitch is the lack of baths,which may cause tears whether your tot is a shower-refusenik.
• Studio villa (sleeps 2) from €113 a night, 2-bedroom villa (sleeps 4) €236, and tomaren.es. Or try Lanzarote Retreats’ fab eco-friendly,self-catering hideaways on the beach at Arrieta, with a choice of cottages, or yurts and villas. Travel cots or foldingbeds and baby/toddler equipment are supplied,theres a solar-heated pool and kids’ play area, and they can help collect eggs. One week from €700, and lanzaroteretreats.comContinue reading...
Source: theguardian.com