All hands on deck at Majorca, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote hotels

The spooky old castles (or ‘castillos’) dotted around near lots of the main Lanzarote hotels give an exciting glimpse in to the swashbuckling past of the Island’s history with pirates and adventure on the high seas.

Overlooking the capital of the Old Town of Teguise, the new Pirate Museum will open inside the newly renovated Castillo de Santa Barbara, which was originally built as a new defence post on the site of an old wooden watchtower in the late 1500s. Legend even has it that the surrounding smaller islands and their history of battling buccaneers were the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, and the locals even tell tales of a secret tunnel running under the castle to protect those hiding from raids and attacks.
Lanzarote was an important trading post throughout the 15-1600s, and the museum will tell the stories of the Island, its inhabitants and the pirate raids that made these castles such an important feature of the area.

If you head to Mallorca you’ll find the thrills spills & chills of a live action pirate adventure with the world renowned ‘Pirates Show’. Now in its 25th year, over 3 million visitors have enjoyed watching the exciting and hilarious adventures featuring comedy, dance and acrobatics. Stay at Majorca hotels and visit a purpose-built theatre like no other for a fun night out you’ll never forget. For over 18s there’s even a new look ‘adult’ show with drinks included, but the real essence of this beloved attraction is simply just spectacular fun for all the family.

The theatre itself is now a local landmark, with a huge pirate ship constructed inside to form the central part of the stage. The auditorium seats 950 people, giving every show an incredible atmosphere, but with pirates and buccaneers showing you to your seats on arrival, you can still feel like you’re enjoying an intimate show as you enjoy a feast fit for a captain.

Staying in Fuerteventura hotels will get you close to some on-board action with the Pirates’ Adventure, set on the good ship Pedra Santana. This authentic Spanish ship is surely the envy of any pirate worth his weight in plundered gold. A family adventure out to sea will include line-fishing, tons of exciting pirate-themed games for all ages, and even includes drinks and snacks. Sailing out to a secret spot, once the anchor drops you’ll be free to snorkel, dive and splash about before spotting whales and dolphins back on board. This ship is no haunted old wreck though. The Pedra Santana cuts proudly through the waves with its towering masts, impressive sails and fancy interior, and provides families with a truly memorable adventure.