Playa Taurito Holidays

This place has carved out a space for itself in a steep, mountain-cuddled valley. Hotels fan out in a triangular shape from the resort’s volcanic beach, plus there’s a kid-friendly waterpark in the centre of things. And, when you want to leave this secret piece of the Canaries behind, Puerto Mogan’s swish marina and narrow streets are just up the road.

Due to its squirreled-away setting, Playa Taurito’s beach rarely gets overcrowded. It’s mainly used by the nearby hotel guests, which means it’s easy to find a sunbathing spot for the day. There’s a little parade of tapas bars, restaurants and watersport shops just behind the sands. Beyond that, you’ve got a leisure complex, with a waterpark, a minigolf course and a collection of multi-sports courts.

For a little more hubbub, pop up to Puerto Mogan. This fishing-village-meets-chic-holiday-resort is just 20 minutes’ ride away on the bus. With its Venice-style waterways, bougainvillea-draped balconies and whitewashed buildings, it certainly makes for a pretty picture, or two. Plus, drop by on Friday and you can pick out souvenirs in its open-air market.