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Things to do in the Canary Islands include outdoor adventuring in national parks, adventure water and theme parks, yellow sand beaches, zoos and other attractions for the whole family. At Jameos del Agua, you'll explore a volcanic cave system, great restaurants and music venues. Playa del Inglés offers a stretch of surf and sand lined by resorts and shops.

Kids will love to splash and play at Siam Park waterpark or see dolphins, penguins and tigers at the Loro Park zoo. The family will thrill to ride the cable car up the side of the active volcano at Mount Teide.

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