These family-friendly villas in Spain are perfect for an escape with the kids

This collection of two- and three-bedroom villas has a fab location in Puerto del Carmen. Just a 20-minute drive from the airport and a 15-minute stroll from the Old Town harbour, Alondra Villas offers a stylish base from which to explore Lanzarote's buzzy south coast, and its hilltop setting offers awesome views. The whitewashed low-rise villas all come with private pools and terraces as well as contemporary kitchens and there's a BBQ in the garden for alfresco meals. If you don't fancy cooking, pop to the on-site restaurant for traditional Spanish dishes. There's also a Turkish hammam on the grounds to make your break extra relaxing. 

This peaceful retreat offers impressive views of the sea and surrounding mountains in the north of Mallorca. A 10-minute drive from the family-friendly resort of Puerto Pollensa and just over a mile from the nearest beach, this two-bedroom villa is a great base for a relaxing holiday. The lush garden is home to a sizable private pool surrounded by loungers and there’s a cooking station with a BBQ as well as a kids’ play area. You could easily spend your time kicking back in the grounds - the large shaded terrace will keep families cool in the heat - but it’s well worth exploring the local area to squeeze in some beach time, culture and tapas.

If you like the idea of a villa holiday but also love being able to make full use of hotel-style amenities like restaurants, bars and sports facilities, Hotel Suite Villa Maria is a great option. Located on Tenerife’s Costa Adeje, this villa complex offers a range of properties from one-bedroom duplex villas arranged over two floors to three-bedroom villas with private pools. All come with kitchen facilities and outdoor space and guests can make use of two lagoon pools and a kids’ pool as well as a buffet restaurant and a pool bar. There’s a playground and pool tables on site but for more active pursuits, guests can head across the road to check out the huge sports centre for tennis, football and fitness classes. 

This pair of properties is located in a quiet spot on Menorca's south coast. A stay here puts you around a mile from Son Bou, a small family-friendly resort that's home to the island's longest beach, where you'll find shallow waters - perfect for bathing with kids. Each villa has three bedrooms and sleeps up to six guests and comes with a garden and a private pool. It's a great option if you're travelling with extended family or are two families holidaying together. The price includes a weekly housekeeping service.

Live like a local (for a week or two) at this traditional stone villa in a secluded spot on Spain's Costa del Sol. Located on a hillside, Villa Cortijo Trivino is a couple of miles from the pretty town of Frigiliana with its Moorish old quarter and whitewashed buildings. Sleeping up to five guests in three bedrooms, this characterful house comes with a private pool and sun terrace overlooking the valley. There's an open-plan living area and an elevated dining terrace for spectacular sea views.

This converted farmhouse is surrounded by countryside in the north of Mallorca, just a 10-minute drive from picturesque Pollensa with its galleries, ancient ruins and cute cafes. There's a private pool to cool off in and a spacious garden dotted with loungers. Inside, you'll find traditional stone walls, beamed ceilings and there's an elevated balcony for lush rural views. It sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms.

On Menorca's southwest coast, Villas del Lago is a small group of whitewashed apartments with private pools. The villas sit right next to the yacht- and restaurant-studded El Lago marina and the location puts you within a five-minute walk of the nearest beach. The traditional whitewashed villas are petite but fully equipped with mod cons including a kitchen and a dining area. Each has three bedrooms and sleeps up to six people. Check-in takes place at the neighbouring Lago Resort where you can also dine at the hotel’s Fiesta restaurant.