Tenerife School Holidays
Tenerife is without question one of the most popular family holiday destinations for UK travellers, and its appeal during school holiday periods is stronger than ever. As the largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife offers year-round sunshine, an outstanding variety of family-friendly resorts, world-class attractions, and excellent value for money — all reachable in just four hours from most major UK airports.
Whether you are planning a summer holiday, an Easter getaway, or a February half term escape from the British winter, Tenerife delivers reliable warm weather throughout the year. This makes it an exceptionally practical choice for families...
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Featured Hotels in Tenerife School Holidays
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Winter holidays
Playa de las Américas, Tenerife, Canary Islands
5,988
reviews
Any London
3 Nights
Half Board
£ 291 pp
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Summer Holidays
Playa de las Américas, Tenerife, Canary Islands
Any London
7 Nights
All Inclusive
£ 735 pp
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Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Canary Islands
6,767
reviews
Any London
3 Nights
Half Board
£ 238 pp
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Los Cristianos, Tenerife, Canary Islands
489
reviews
Any London
7 Nights
Self Catering
£ 360 pp
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Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Canary Islands
3,002
reviews
Any London
3 Nights
Half Board
£ 215 pp
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Golf del Sur, Tenerife, Canary Islands
2,741
reviews
Any London
3 Nights
Half Board
£ 188 pp
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tenerife is one of the very best family destinations available to UK travellers during school holiday periods. The island offers year-round sunshine, a huge variety of child-friendly hotels and all inclusive resorts, exciting attractions such as Siam Park and Loro Parque, and calm, safe beaches suited to younger children. The relatively short four-hour flight also makes the journey far more manageable for families travelling with children of all ages.
Costa Adeje is widely regarded as the most upmarket and family-friendly resort area in Tenerife, offering luxury hotels, beautiful beach clubs, and easy access to Siam Park. Playa de las Americas is lively and well-equipped with a wide range of hotels and entertainment options. Los Cristianos has a more relaxed atmosphere with a lovely harbour and calm beaches, making it particularly popular with families travelling with younger children and toddlers.
UK school holidays typically fall across Easter in late March or April, summer from late July to early September, October half term, and the Christmas and February breaks. Tenerife's year-round warm climate means all of these windows offer genuinely enjoyable holiday weather. Summer delivers the hottest temperatures, while the winter and spring breaks still offer comfortable warmth well above anything available in the UK, making Tenerife a reliable choice at any point in the school calendar.
School holiday periods are among the busiest and most competitive booking windows of the year, so early booking is strongly recommended. For summer holidays in particular, Johnson Holidays advises booking at least six to nine months in advance to secure the best resort availability and most competitive pricing. Easter and October half term breaks also book up quickly, so getting ahead of demand as early as possible will give you the greatest choice of hotels and departure options.
Yes, Tenerife has one of the strongest selections of family all inclusive hotels available anywhere in Europe. Many properties in Costa Adeje, Playa de las Americas, and Los Cristianos offer dedicated kids' clubs, family entertainment programmes, splash pools, and child-friendly dining as standard. Choosing an all inclusive board during school holidays is a particularly smart decision for families, as it removes the pressure of daily budgeting and allows everyone to enjoy the holiday fully.
Tenerife punches well above its weight when it comes to family attractions. Siam Park is consistently ranked among the best water parks in the world and is an absolute must for families. Loro Parque in Puerto de la Cruz offers an impressive zoo and aquarium experience that children absolutely love. A cable car trip up to the summit of Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak, provides a genuinely unforgettable experience, while Jungle Park and the various boat trips and whale watching excursions add further variety to the holiday.
As with most popular destinations, prices in Tenerife do rise during peak school holiday windows, particularly in the summer. However, Tenerife remains one of the most competitively priced warm-weather destinations available to UK families when compared with alternatives such as the Maldives or Caribbean. Choosing an all inclusive package helps control costs significantly, and Johnson Holidays works hard to offer competitive school holiday pricing across our full Tenerife collection without compromising on resort quality.