If you’re thinking about a family villa holiday in Spain, it’s like having Europe in miniature to choose from. You can pick island adventures on tempting archipelago like the Balearics or the Canaries. There are beachy breaks on dozens of Atlantic and Mediterranean costa. Explorers can opt for historic cities, towns and villages. You can even rent a villa in winter, and mix days on the Med with a family ski break in the Sierra Nevada.
With so much choice where do you even start? Following the advice of experts is always a good plan, so here are five of the finest family Villa Plus villas in Spain, handpicked by Family Traveller, with everything you could want from a holiday in mind.

1/5 Villa Los Arcos, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
Sleeps up to nine, from £2119 per week
Playa Blanca old town is a short drive from Villa Los Arcos. Great for waterfront cafés, bars and restaurants, it’s one of the prettiest resorts on the island’s sheltered south west coast.
A perfect choice for family days out walking or cycling along the coastal walkway, Playa Blanca is also where you’ll find Rubicon Marina home to designer shops, a bowling alley, family swimming pool and several restaurants with sensational sea views.
About the villa

Ideal for larger families or multi-gen holidays, Villa Los Arcos has four bedrooms, three bath/shower rooms, and an adjoining annexe with its own separate entrance.
The villa also has panoramic sea views from several bedrooms, a private swimming pool and outdoor terrace, and older kids will love the games table and basketball court in the garden.
Find out more about Villa Los Arcos or book now with Villa Plus

2/5 Villa Ana Maria, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote
Sleeps up to 11, from £1529 per week
Just 10 minutes walk from the villa, Puerto del Carmen is one of Lanzarote’s most popular family holiday resorts. The Atlantic beaches here are fabulous and sandy Playa Grande is known for excellent water sports and kid’s activities.
Puerto del Carmen Strip is great for shops, bars and restaurants. You can also hire bikes here and cycle the traffic-free, coastal route from Puerto del Carmen to the island capital, Arrecife.
About the villa
With four bedrooms and five shower rooms, plus an adjoining one bedroom annexe, Villa Ana Maria is a great choice for big family groups or families holidaying together. The large outdoor area has a private pool with wooden decking and plenty of space for sun loungers.
There’s also a built-in BBQ and covered dining terrace for family meals on famously warm Lanzarote evenings.
Find out more about Villa Ana Maria or book now with Villa Plus

3/5 Villa Paradis, Binibeca, Menorca
Sleeps up to nine, from £579 per week
Just 15 minutes walk from Villa Paradis, Binibeca is a typically charming Spanish fishing village with pretty whitewashed homes and shady little streets. You’ll find a good choice of family cafés and restaurants in the centre, and Binibeca Beach is also nearby.
About the villa

Ideal for kids of all ages, Villa Paradis has four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a gated garden, as well as its own private swimming pool, and outdoor games tables.
Directly opposite the villa, Binibeca Beach has safe, shallow waters for younger children, plenty of shade from Menorca’s wonderfully hot sun, plus a cool beach bar for snacks and drinks.
Find out more about Villa Paradis or book now with Villa Plus

4/5 Villa Susana Blanca, near Cala Blanca, Menorca
Sleeps up to seven, from £479 per week
Villa Susana Blanca is surrounded by peaceful countryside yet only a short drive from lively Cala Blanca. This popular family resort has a wonderful beach, with lifeguards in summer, safe waters for younger kids, a snack bar and good range of equipment hire.
There are also several large resort hotels in Cala Blanca which welcome non-guests to use their facilities or enjoy entertainment in the evening.
About the villa

Four bedroom, two bathroom Villa Susana Blanca sits in a spacious, fully enclosed, private garden and also has a gated swimming pool and large lawn area for playing.
So complete freedom for kids and peace of mind for you, are both very appealing features in this lovely family home.
Find out more about Villa Susana Blanca or book now with Villa Plus

5/5 Villa Gran, Puerto Pollensa, Majorca
Sleeps up to 13, from £1169 per week
The chic resort of Puerto Pollensa isn’t just loved by visitors, it’s a favourite with location scouts too and turns up regularly in movies and on TV. It’s only 10 minutes walk from Villa Gran and has an excellent range of seafood restaurants, waterfront cafés, smart little shops, and lovely beaches.
Port d’Alcúdia is a 20 minute drive away for waterparks and water sports, and spectacular Cap Formentor is half-an-hour east of the villa by car.
About the villa

Set against the dramatic Tramuntana Mountains, only minutes from the coast, this charming country villa is ideal for larger families.
It has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a private garden and pool, as well as a shady sun terrace and wonderful views.