Top Beaches for Families from Manchester Airport – Sun, Sea & Smiles All Round!

Ready to swap drizzle for dazzling blue seas? Whether you’re dreaming of soft white sands, safe swimming spots or buckets and spades galore, we've rounded up some of the best family-friendly beach destinations you can fly to direct from Manchester Airport. So, grab your flip-flops, we’re off!

🌴 Algarve, Portugal

• Why families love it: The Algarve is a family favourite for good reason. Think calm seas, wide golden beaches, and plenty of ice cream stops!

• Top beach: Praia da Rocha in Portimão – soft sands, gentle waves and nearby cafes make this perfect for little ones.

• Extras: Waterparks, boat trips and dolphin spotting are all easy to add on.

🌞 Costa del Sol, Spain

• Why families love it: It’s sunny pretty much year-round, and the resorts are geared up for families.

• Top beach: Playa de la Malagueta in Malaga. Clean, safe, and a stone’s throw from restaurants and shops.

• Extras: Plenty of beachfront playgrounds and even city attractions like Malaga’s interactive science museum.

🌊 Majorca (Mallorca), Balearic Islands

• Why families love it: Short flight times, family-friendly hotels, and stunning beaches.

• Top beach: Alcúdia Beach – shallow waters, loads of space and all the amenities.

• Extras: Hire a pedalo or take a boat tour – there’s no shortage of fun here.

🌿 Tenerife, Canary Islands

• Why families love it: Great weather year-round and loads to do beyond the beach.

• Top beach: Playa de las Teresitas – golden sands imported from the Sahara, and super calm waters.

• Extras: Loro Parque and Siam Park (waterpark of dreams!) are nearby.

✨ Sardinia, Italy

• Why families love it: More relaxed than the mainland, Sardinia offers crystal-clear seas and unspoilt beaches.

• Top beach: La Pelosa Beach – often voted one of Europe’s best, with shallow waters ideal for younger swimmers.

• Extras: Italian food = happy kids. Pizza, pasta and gelato galore!

🌺 Halkidiki, Greece

• Why families love it: Greece is so warm and welcoming to kids, and the beaches in Halkidiki are stunning.

• Top beach: Kalithea Beach – lovely soft sand, crystal water, and nearby tavernas for a family lunch.

• Extras: Many resorts offer kids' clubs, shallow bays and family-focused excursions.

🌴 Cyprus

• Why families love it: English is widely spoken, driving is on the left, and it’s super family-friendly.

• Top beach: Nissi Beach in Ayia Napa – busy but brilliant, with soft sands and paddle-friendly waters.

• Extras: WaterWorld waterpark and historical sites for a bit of learning between swims.

Whether you’re after a hotel with a splash park, beachfront all-inclusive, or a villa with a view, we’ll help you plan a trip to remember. All of these beachy getaways are available from Manchester – and we can offer:

• ABTA & ATOL protection

• Low deposits

• Flexible dates

• Family-focused itineraries

• Price match guarantee – we often beat the big names!

Let’s make your next family holiday the one they talk about for years to come.

Beach towels at the ready... let’s get planning!