You'll also find catamaran trips heading out from Corralejo across to the south coast of Lanzarote, where there's the chance to swim, Jet Ski and lunch before heading home on the return sail. Other Fuenteventura sailing options include private charter, or how about sailing to Puerto del Carmen for a spot of retail therapy  - arriving by water like a celebrity?

There's also plenty of scuba diving action off Fuerteventura's east coast and many of the dive centres are family friendly, with short boat trips to local reefs and plenty of snorkelling options in warm water.

Fuertaventura has some great kite surfing beaches, but if that seems a little dangerous for family members, you can introduce them to the sport by booking a lesson or joining a group at a kite buggy school where instructions is given on how to fly power kites and use kite buggies or atb boards which provide great practice for kite surfing without getting wet. There is a range of different operators offering fun and approved tuition with instruction in English.

Calete de Fuste is just one of the resort locations on Fuertaventura offering dune buggy rentals and excursions. You can also pick up a tour at Corralejo where there are sightseeing trips by quad bike or jeep, offering an exhilarating tour of the island's craters, desert, dunes and bays. There are also plenty of guided groups and trips on foot, offering hiking and biking through Fuerteventura's wild landscapes with terrain options to suit different levels of fitness.

Fuentaventura offers lots of golfing options with six 18-hole courses including golfing holidays on top courses, mini golf and short courses for those looking to introduce children to the game. One of the best mini golf courses on Fuerteventura is located at Baku Water Park in Corralejo - a great place for a fun, family day out. Head to Oasis Park, Fuenteventura for interaction with all sorts of animals, - seal shows, camel safaris and much more.

There are also plenty of museums and places of historic interest on the island including traditional houses of Fuerteventura, a farming museum and a salt museum at Caleta de Fuste where you can visit the salt flats and experience salt collection process direct from the sea.

Fuerteventura is easily navigable so you can reach the key jump off and trip destinations by good roads, taxi or bus without spending hours travelling. You'll also find there are trips, tours and activities to suit all the family, or enough going on so that you can split into two groups and meet up at the end of the day.

Fuerteventura is the perfect destination for a successful family holiday with great weather, short flights and plenty of entertainment. It's the Canary Island that promises to keep all the family happy and wanting to come back for more.