When you’re travelling with children, it can be exceptionally hard to keep the cost of your escape to a minimum. Summer has officially started and now is the time you can expect the very best holiday deals appearing online. Choose a dreamy destination with plenty for the kids, and look at last minute deals on a Gran Canaria holiday.

Gran Canaria is part of the Canaries, a Spanish group of islands situated in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of Africa. Gran Canaria’s location very much reflects its climate. Every year Britons flock to the Canary Islands for year round sunshine, with summer highs of over 30 degrees C.

If you have the opportunity to travel with pre-school tots just outside of peak season, you may find that the best holiday deals for you are at the beginning of September, or before the last week in July.

Gran Canaria is a beautiful setting for your family holiday. The mountainous country is rich in plant life contrasting with the twinkling crystal blue waters and soft golden sands.

Teenagers and adults in your family might like to try a spot of scuba diving at Playa de las Canteras in Las Palmas. Not only will you see the colourful coral of the barrier reef, you may even be fortunate enough to spot a resident loggerhead sea turtle.

Thousands of UK tourists flock to Playa del Ingles each year. With a vibrant atmosphere and a balanced ration of nightlife to child friendly attractions, it is a top spot for an active family beak. Aqualand, the resorts impressive waterpark, is great fun for children and their parents.

A Gran Canaria holiday has everything you need for an exceptional summer sojourn with your nearest and dearest. The best holiday deals for 2012 escapes are online now – book before it’s too late.