Overflowing booze and raucous nightclubs: The Canary Islands resorts rated the WORST by tourists

Published: 06:15 EDT, 28 October 2026 | Updated: 06:16 EDT, 28 October 2026 A trip to the Canary Islands should have all of the ingredients for a perfect holiday: sea air, sunshine and free-flowing cocktails sat beside the pool or beach.However, as many holidaymakers come to learn, this is often far from the reality, with some destinations offering a sub-par experience. Disappointing scenery, limited shopping opportunities and poor value for money can all affect the appeal of your Spanish getaway.This year's survey by consumer champion Which? has revealed which are the best and worst towns and resorts in the Canary Islands – with factors such as 'Peace and quiet', 'Accommodation' and 'Tourist attractions' all taken into account.Playa de las Americas, Tenerife, has been declared the worst, with a 62 per cent customer score. The destination scored a paltry two stars in half of the categories surveyed, including 'Shopping' and 'Scenery'. Voted the worst resort in the region is Playa de las Americas, Tenerife Playa de las Americas is a party hub, with Verónica’s Strip at the centre of the action Drinking, partying and a raucous ambience are at the core of the resort's identityAccording to this year's Which? report: 'The "Golden Mile" is actually little more than a tawdry strip of shops and restaurants. 'The booze overflows in the Starco Commercial Centre’s bars before visitors try raucous nightclubs on Avenida Rafael Puig Lluvina, aka Verónica’s Strip.'To moan about budget tourism’s excesses in Playa de las Américas is like complaining that Las Vegas is brash. It’s in the place’s DNA.' Second from the bottom, with a 65 per cent customer score, is Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.It was awarded two stars in a range of categories, including 'Tourist attractions', 'Scenery' and 'Shopping'.Similarly poor performers were Caleta de Fuste, Fuerteventura at 66 per cent and Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria at 67 per cent. It's a party haven, luring in young crowds looking to let their hair down Puerto del Carmen in Lanzarote takes the penultimate spot in this year's listThe results of the study were collected from an online survey of 928 Which? Connect panel members between June and July this year. On the other end of the scale, Puerto Mogan, Gran Canaria, was crowned the very best Canary Islands resort, earning a 79 per cent customer score. That was followed in second place by Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.Top-rated Puerto de Mogán and Puerto de la Cruz were the only resorts awarded four stars for their scenery in the 2026 survey. Best and worst towns and resorts in the Canary Islands Resort (island) Score Puerto Mogan, Gran Canaria79% Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife 77% Meloneras, Gran Canaria 75% Playa Blanca, Lanzarote 75% Costa Teguise, Lanzarote 74% Costa Adeje, Tenerife 72% Playa de Santiago, La Gomera 72% Los Cristianos, Tenerife 71% Maspalomas, Gran Canaria 69% Corralejo, Fuerteventura 68% Las Palmas, Gran Canaria 67% Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria 67% Caleta de Fuste, Fuerteventura 66% Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote 65% Playa de las Americas, Tenerife 62%