Sun holidays
There’s nothing quite like a sun holiday, and with Holidays with Aer Lingus there’s no limit to what you can experience on your getaway. You can rest and recharge in a tranquil environment or live it up at an all-night party on the beach.
With our wide variety of destinations, you’ll be able to plan the perfect holiday for your exact needs. From everyone’s favourites like the Algarve and the Canary Islands to off the beaten track resorts just waiting to be discovered, start planning your ultimate sun holiday today!
The Algarve is our most popular destination for families
May, June & September are the most popular travel months
Our expert team hand-pick all our accommodation
€1 holiday deposit on holidays with Aer Lingus flights booked 10+ weeks in advance
Get to Know the Canary Islands
The Canaries are a stunning group of volcanic islands with year-round warm weather, golden beaches, rugged landscape, and lively culture. Lanzarote is home to many safe, sheltered beaches ideal for families, and lots of outdoor activities like hiking, surfing, kayaking, and more! Tenerife, the largest and most populated of the four islands, has exceptional cities and small fishing villages. It’s also home to one of the world’s largest carnivals, the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura are more off-the-beaten-track options, but each come with their own fabulous resorts and untarnished natural beauty. With so much to choose from, there’s something for everyone in the Canary Islands.
- Best for Families: Playa Blanca is a peaceful resort area in Lanzarote with beautiful white beaches in the south of the island is a great spot for families. There are loads of great hotels for families with kids, many with direct beach access and onsite waterslides.
- Best for Couples: Puerto de la Cruz is a popular city and resort area in Tenerife. It has a buzzing centre full of nightlife, restaurants, and shops. Couples will never be bored in this upbeat, fun area right on the beach.
Lanzarote
Gran Canaria
Tenerife
Fuerteventura
Most Popular European Sun Destinations
The Algarve
Majorca
Costa del Sol
Island of Malta
From the bright shores of the Algarve in Portugal to the vivacious Costa del Sol in the south of Spain, Europe is home to some of the best and most-visited tourist destinations in the world. With the warm waters of the Mediterranean creating an ideal climate for beach holidays, there are many gorgeous islands and sunny coasts to explore. For example, Majorca and the Balearic Islands offer great options for families, groups, or couples looking for an island getaway not too far from home. Malta, on the other hand, offers a wealth of culture with the brilliant city of Valletta as well as many peaceful beaches for a well-rounded holiday experience. Browse our top sun holiday destinations to find your perfect match!
- Best for Families: Majorca is a major destination for family sun holidays. Peaceful, sheltered resort areas like Palma Nova and Cala D'or are great for families seeking a relaxing stay, while upbeat Santa Ponsa would be ideal for a more active holiday.
- Best for Couples: Couples will love the resort areas of Olhao and Vilamoura in the Algarve. Olhao is a hidden gem which offers stretches of beautiful sandy beach away from the most popular tourist spots. Vilamoura is all about luxury with its sophisticated marina, golf courses, and fancy restaurants.