Club Atlantico Playa Corralejo Canary Islands

Set close to the beach in Corralejo, this attractive timeshare resort features apartments with kitchenettes arranged around two outdoor swimming pools. The beach is just a five-minute walk from the complex, and bars and eateries are close by.

The pretty gardens are well-maintained, while the terraces and balconies make the most of the glorious sunshine from dawn to dusk. Reviews praise the friendly, helpful staff, especially at the pool bar, and the clean, tidy environment gets points. It’s a 10- to 15-minute walk from the centre of the resort and is mostly peaceful in the evenings and at night, making it a good place for families with small children.

The apartments themselves are functional and clean, with basic furniture and kitchen equipment including a fridge, microwave, hotplate, crockery, cutlery and glassware. Evening entertainment begins with a kids’ disco and continues with fun for all ages.

The restaurant serves breakfasts, lunches and dinners in the English style, and there’s a daily happy hour as well as a weekly barbecue, both great for meeting new friends. A stay here costs far less than similar accommodation in one of the resort’s hotels, and offers a home from home rather than just a room.

Corralejo sits on the northern tip of Fuerteventura’s lower island, with winds from the ocean making for great kite surfing and wind surfing, and the town is well equipped with souvenir shops, a quaint local market, lively bars and restaurants serving Sunday roasts.