When it comes to summer holidays, few places deliver family fun as well as the Canary Islands. Read on to discover unique lava fields, mountains, pretty villages and even vineyards, as well as some great expert tips from Visa.  Popular resorts, beaches and water parks dominate Tenerife’s south, but head north for pretty towns, lush forests and dramatic Mount Teide – Spain’s highest peak.  Children will love hiking through Mount Teide National Park and visiting the Teide Observatory, one of the world’s best places to study solar activity. Parents will love the nearby Valle de la Orotava vineyards, too.  When it comes to summer holidays, few places deliver family fun as well as the Canary Islands  Visa tip: Visa cards are accepted at millions of locations in over 200 countries worldwide, so you can pay using your card abroad just as you would at home.  Dubbed “a continent in miniature” thanks to the amazing geographical variety on offer, Gran Canaria’s desert south gives way to subtropical forests and spiked mountains in the interior.  If you have a head for heights, why not introduce the kids to a world of rock climbing? Experts will guide you through the basics, then you can scale up different routes for amazing views across the island.  Visa tip: Did you know that paying with Visa abroad is almost always cheaper than buying currency at the airport?  Other-worldly landscapes and stark black lava fields contrast with popular beaches on this unusual island. One high-octane way to explore your Mars-like surroundings is by off-roading on a buggy tour.  Navigate dirt tracks, stop off for amazing lookout points and discover little-explored corners of the volcanic island on a speedy tour – the kids will love the adventure.  Visa tip: Download the Visa Travel app for a handy currency converter as well as an ATM locator.  Blessed with some of the best and biggest beaches in the Canaries, Fuerteventura keeps itself cool in summer with a good breeze – making it a fantastic windsurfing hotspot. Whether you want a quiet lagoon for beginners or to zip across the water alongside pristine, protected beaches, there is an adventure for every level.  Visa tip: When paying with Visa in the Canaries, you are more likely to get the best rate when you choose to pay in euros rather than sterling.  Wherever you go, pay the familiar way and discover more with Visa. For more family holiday inspiration and travel tips, visit visa.co.uk/travel
We know about the beautiful beaches but what about the plethora of fun family activities the islands offer...