The Top 5 Family Holiday Destinations in Spain

it comes to choosing the ideal holiday destination, SpainSpain’s provinces. This is the perfect destination
has cemented itself as one of the top locations. Itsfor sun worshipping families who love to mix relaxing in
brilliant combination of glorious weather, touristthe sun with exploring their surroundings. It is known for
attractions, culture and vibrant nightlife makes it theproviding its tourists with a ‘real’ sense
perfect destination to spend our holiday period andof Spain with its fantastic display of culture and
with all this to offer, it comes as no surprise why manyheritage, but also has some breathtaking landscapes in
choose to visit time and time again.the form of mountainous countryside, bays and coves.
However, when it comes to choosing an appropriateWhat’s more, this is the perfect place to
family holiday, many of us can become unsure as toexperience all the Spanish cuisine has to offer with
where the best destinations are. When it comes tomany of the restaurants providing some of the most
Spain however, there is plenty to satisfy all families, nodelicious tapas you will ever experience. Again, this is
matter what type of holidays you may be used to.more situated for an older family, but is a great place
Barcelona has been a favourite location for many whoto explore and experience.
enjoy nothing more than soaking up some brilliantWhen it comes to Spain, many of us will automatically
culture and scenery. Although this is primarily a morethink of its beautiful weather and sandy beaches.
sight-seeing location, it also provides a fantasticHowever, for those families who wish to have a bit of
backdrop for a family holiday-especially for thoseadventure mixed with culture, Granada is the ideal
families who have slightly older children. With a wideholiday destination. Granada is situated by the Sierra
range of galleries and museums, there is plenty toNevada ski resort, providing its tourists with the chance
keep your family entertained here, and also provides ato mix lying in the sun with skiing through the snowy
great way in which to escape some of the scorchingslopes-a brilliant combination for both novice and
hot weather you can hope to experience during itsexperienced skiers.
hotter months.However, if skiing is not really your thing, there are
You will also find many street performers andmany gorgeous areas oozing with culture and beauty
entertainers throughout the city as you explore whichfor you to explore such as the Alhambra Palace and
are sure to put a spring in your step and leave youGeneralife, which houses beautiful fountains and
astounded with their talent. For those who are keen ongardens-the perfect way to spend a glorious day out
sport, a must see location is the Estadi Olímpicwith your family. You will also find some magnificent
Lluís Companys which was home to the 1992museums such as the Archaeological Museum and the
Olympics and the Nou Camp Football Stadium, homeScience Museum-guaranteed to keep your children
to world-famous Barcelona FC. With fantasticquiet and amused! However for those children who
transport facilities in the city, you will have the chancemay get slightly bored by this, a quick whizz down the
to experience everything the city has to offer-perfectski slopes or fun at the beach with the many water
for families who love to learn and explore at the samesports which are available, are sure to keep them
time.happy and entertained.
To top it all, Barcelona also boasts wonderful sandyFinally there is the fantastic city of Madrid. Originally
Mediterranean beaches just minutes walk from thepopular due to its vast amount of culture and sights, its
city centre.popularity has led to some fantastic developments
For those families who love a bit of fun and frolics,which has now made it a popular family holiday
Benidorm is the ideal location. Located just outside oflocation. As with many of the areas within Spain,
Alicante, Benidorm houses glorious, sandy beaches,Madrid houses masses of attractions such as the
masses of entertainment and fantastic eatingFaunia Theme Park, Zoo-Aquarium and Warner
facilities-perfect for both families with both young andBros-Madrid Theme Park-perfect for children of all
older children. Many parents may worry about theirages, and adults!
children becoming bored, but with various attractionsAs you would expect from a city, you will also find a
within Benidorm, that is something you need not worrywide range of shops here from traditional trinket
about.stores to designer’s stores which will allow you
One of the biggest attractions is the Terra Mitica Parkto bring some souvenirs back or merely take
which is a theme park guaranteed to leave all involvedadvantage of any possible discounts typical of
exhilarated and wanting to stay all day! However, forEuropean shopping. For night time entertainment, you
those who are looking to escape from the heat therewill be spoilt for choice in Madrid with cinemas,
is also the Aqualandia Water Park which is a fantastictheatres, the ballet, and opera and for those old
day out for those who love water rides, or who simplyenough-some of the best night clubs in the whole of
wish to lie back and soak up the rays.Europe. With masses of restaurants serving food
You will also find the Terra Natura Park andfrom all over the world and many family friendly pubs
Mundormar Marine Animal Park for those looking forproviding some great live music, there is something for
animal and nature lovers. With a great variety of nightevery family here.
entertainment from live music, family friendly pubs andWhen it comes to a great family holiday, you will be
a wide range of cuisine in the restaurants, everyone isspoilt for choice in Spain. So take the plunge and see
sure to be happy here.what a great holiday experience you and your family
Galicia is not an area within Spain many have heardcan have on the holiday of a lifetime!
much about, but is known as being one of