Spain is different, but why? Because of its beaches, its sun, its good accessibility, its gastronomy, its people. That’s why, at Perfect Venue, we have compiled the best family destinations in Spain so that you won’t want to leave our borders.
Spain is among the most popular destinations to have a family holiday! They are spread all over the country! Yes, it is impossible to keep to just one region!
For this reason, we’ve got down to work and we have compiled the best destinations so that it is much easier for you to choose.
We already anticipate that it will be easy for you and that, after your first trip to Spain, without a doubt, you will end up coming back.
1. Tenerife, Canary Islands
With a subtropical climate, Tenerife is ideal to travel to in spring or autumn, as well as in summer or winter. The island has spectacular landscapes, lava and sand beaches and numerous relaxing spas.
On this piece of land you and your family will find all kinds of attractions on the beaches, such as water sports and sailing trips and snorkelling, but if you are more into relaxation, in the northwest there are the perfect lava beaches for it.
And how could we forget about the famous Teide? The largest volcano in the world allows you to visit it thanks to a cable car that reaches the snowy peak. Within the National Park there are also kilometres of wild trails for walking and cycling for the fun of the little ones.
Hotel Botánico
Located in Puerto de la Cruz, in the heart of the Orotava Valley, this is the first 5-star Grand Luxury hotel in all the Canary Islands. This hotel has fabulous views of the sea and the highest mountain in Spain, its famous Teide volcano.
Hotel Roca Nivaria GH
With a beauty given by its minimalist style architecture and by a unique location that will make you believe that you are sailing in the middle of the Atlantic, this hotel is magical for the youngest members of the family, since it has several facilities so that they can have fun and have the best holiday with Roni, the hotel mascot, who will play with them at all times.
Bahía Príncipe Fantasía Tenerife
This holiday and family paradise will excite both children and adults. You will be able to live in the Jardin de las Hespérides or take a walk by the famous “thousand-year-old Canary Islands dragon tree”. And watch out! Because there are so many surprises waiting for children to discover, as the hotel has multimedia entertainment, unforgettable activities and dozens of special services for the perfect family holiday.
Green Garden Resort
At the 4-star Green Garden Resort & Suites, in Playa de las Américas, you will find cosy suites and apartments ideal for families. The spectacular hotel is located very close to Los Cristianos Beach and is just 300 metres away from Siam Park. It is designed as an ideal family hotel for those who are looking to enjoy tranquillity and family fun.
Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa
With an average temperature of 23°C throughout the year, the natural beauty of the island and an ideal location, the Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa has a privileged location in front of the sea with direct access to the promenade. The complex is perfect for families who are looking to recharge and enjoy rest in their suites and private terraces.
2. Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
To enjoy the best weather, even at Christmas: choose Gran Canaria. Of course, a most original and fun plan in which to enjoy the tranquillity of its beaches, some of which seem like real deserts with their fine golden sand.
But that’s not all, since the island also offers a number of mountain routes among lots of varied and abundant vegetation where you can get lost with the whole family.
A place of natural beauty and a unique enclave that make it one of the most visited in the Canary Islands.
Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity
Located in the middle of the countryside in the south of Gran Canaria, this is a unique 5-star resort perfect for enjoying a fantastic family holiday and also offering spectacular views of the mountain and the sea. It also has a golf course, several pools with different levels and 313 rooms with deck chairs on the balconies.
The Lopesan Villa del Conde
You and your family will feel as if you were inside a Canarian town. All of its architecture refers to the traditions of the islands, thus creating a very cosy and close atmosphere thanks to its wonderful 34,000m² garden and its swimming pools with which you will undoubtedly disconnect.
3. Costa Brava, Catalonia
One of the best family destinations in Spain and one of the favourites of international travellers.
Most of the beaches in Catalonia are perfect for children, thanks to their clean and calm waters and the number of metres of sand, such as Lloret de Mar, Platja d’Aro, Blanes, Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Sant Antoni de Calonge, L’Estartit and Roses, which are considered the best family beaches on the Costa Brava, stretching over 124 miles.
But there is much more to do, such as snorkelling in the Medes Islands and enjoying outstanding marine life, or strolling through the Marimurtra Botanical Garden, near Blanes, to see a wide variety of exotic plants.
The coastal path is also ideal for families, as the hike is easy and the views will impress even the little ones.
Hotel La Santa Marta
Located in front of the sea, with the fantastic beaches of Lloret de Mar in the background, this hotel with its beautiful façade is highly classified and is very representative of the town. The rooms, located at the front of the building, offer incredible panoramic views of the sea, while those located at the back also offer mountain views.
Sallés Hotel & Spa Mas Tapiolas
This is a typical Catalan country house that dates back to the 13th century and has been converted into a hotel surrounded by nature. This hotel, in Girona, has completely renovated facilities with state-of-the-art equipment, as well as four spacious rooms between 12 and 590m², gardens with swimming pools and garden areas perfect for spending time with the family and for children to enjoy the outdoors.
Villa Can Parès
An old stately home from 16th century that still preserves the original elements of the time. Its elements have been renewed with current touches of the modern era, such as the garden, of more than 20,000m², which took decades to complete to become as monumental as it is now. In the house you can find a pleasant fireplace, a cosy library, large and high ceilings and a swimming pool surrounded by grass with hammocks and sun shades.
4. Mallorca, Balearic Islands
With golden, wild and stone sand and family beaches, beaches for water sports, with a young atmosphere and with all kinds of facilities, in Mallorca there are beaches for all tastes.
But, in addition, Palma de Mallorca also offers a Cultural Heritage worthy of being known, such as mountains, caves, wine tourism and some of the most beautiful towns in Spain.
The beauty of the landscapes and the summer nights that invite you to go out make Mallorca a holiday destination for all ages.
Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa Port de Soller
This modern hotel, located on the north east coast of Mallorca, overlooks the bay of Port de Sóller. This hotel offers an impressive infinity pool, a fitness centre and a spa, all with magnificent views and even a hammam suite, a heated whirlpool and a thermal area. There are three restaurants that serve a wide variety of dishes for the youngest and most exquisite palates.
Zafiro Can Picafort
A haven of constant fun and adventure for children whilst parents enjoy the most exclusive concept of leisure in the tourist town of Can Picafort: an ideal holiday accommodation for families with the all-inclusive option so you don’t have to worry about anything other than to enjoy and cool off in the Swim Up pool while you play with your children on the exciting pirate ship.
Fergus Club Europa
This place was born to make the dreams of little ones come true, since they will feel like they are at a water park while adults enjoy complete facilities and all-inclusive services, such as a gym, bar, tennis court and several themed restaurants. The Pongus spaces have six large water slides, a video game room, a mini club, etc. Like a mini city!
Iberostar Ciudad Blanca
This Iberostar is on the seafront and just 5 km from the walled city of Alcudia, one of the most beautiful cities in Mallorca. They also have a service that brings the best gastronomy to the shore so that you can enjoy it at the Sea Soul Restaurant & Beach Club. The hotel has Star Camp entertainment and activities for the little ones, including a pool.
5. Region of Cantabria
This region in the north of Spain, Cantabria, is a fabulous destination for families who want to enjoy the outdoors.
In the middle of the Atlantic coast and with glorious mountain ranges, Cantabria has kilometres of magical walks in the outdoors to enjoy, many of which are suitable for little ones, such as the Picos de Europa National Park, one of the most outstanding points of Cantabria.
But if you are not into very high mountains, there is also the Castle of Argüeso, a network of caves with prehistoric art in Altamira, the Maritime Museum and the Natural Park of Cabárceno, to keep everyone entertained!
6. Costa Dorada, Catalonia
One of the main attractions for families is Port Aventura, a large attraction park near Tarragona for families who enjoy adrenaline the most.
It is also a great place for active families, since cycling is excellent, especially in the city of Cambrils, which has kilometres of bike lanes, many of them along the coast.
Inland you can also discover the Montsant mountain range and the Prades mountains, which welcome the most enthusiastic trekkers, as well as the “path” of the Castle and Monastery of Cornu Bovis, which rises to an ancient Roman castle.
The Costa Dorada gets its name from its thousands of long golden beaches that stretch along the coast, offering families both tranquillity and adventure.
7. The Spanish Pyrenees, Catalonia
The beaches of Spain are so popular as a family holiday destination that sometimes we forget about other attractions found inland, such as the Spanish Pyrenees in this case.
For the more adventurous families, impressive mountain views and all action-packed activities that come with it, like hiking and mountain biking, will be key to your holiday.
In the Pyrenees you can enjoy the volcanic landscapes of Garrotxa or the spectacular and magnificent Aigüestortes, as well as a charming and historic city prepared to organise all your outdoor fun: Sort, three hours from Barcelona, so it could be combined as a weekend add-on.
8. San Sebastián, Basque Country
San Sebastián is another fabulous city prepared to welcome families. This city is very green with a lot of parks and playgrounds.
Children will love the exciting funicular ride to the top of Igueldo to enjoy views of La Concha Bay and the Monte Igueldo theme park, to enjoy classic fairground games.
In San Sebastián there are three beautiful beaches to relax, Playa de la Concha, Playa de Zurriola and Playa de Ondarreta, as well as an aquarium to learn more about the nearby exotic world.
If you want to get out of the city to see what surrounds San Sebastián, you can take a trip to the island of Santa Clara or to the city of Bilbao, which is only an hour away, and thus visit the Bilbao Guggenheim Museum and meet the puppy “Puppy”.
9. Costa de la Luz, Andalusia
Spain’s “coast of light” (Costa de la Luz) is located on the shores of the Atlantic, running through the southwest of the country: from Tarifa to the mouth of the Guadiana River. And since the region is far to the south, the temperatures are much warmer, making it a great option outside of the peak season.
A place where you can also find beautiful beaches with dunes, such as Zahara de los Atunes, one of the favourite beaches of families where the little ones have the best time.
But, apart from beaches, there are also family attractions in the region, including an animal rescue centre, the Castellar Zoo in Castellar de la Frontera, the Entre Ramas Aventura Adventure Park and the Doñana Natural Park, a huge natural reserve that is home to wetlands, migratory birds, pine forests and changing coastal dunes.
10. Menorca, Balearic Islands
The island of Menorca has everything for people of all ages to enjoy. Clear, shallow waters and sandy beaches are found all over the island, and are much calmer than its other neighbours, Mallorca and Ibiza.
The island’s calm waters mean that it is the ideal place for beginners to try sea kayaking. Like Cala Galdana, one of the best beaches on the island for families. Despite being popular, it still manages to maintain a sense of calm.
The beach and nature reserve of Es Grau is another one of the best places for children, with a long stretch of shallow water for paddling and for children to swim in at their leisure.
The coastal path, Camí de Cavalls, is ideal for families who want to admire the water of the land, which is also well marked and easy to follow.
You can’t have any excuse for not wanting to pack your suitcase and head to Spain to spend your summer in this country with your whole family! Need help? Then come to Perfect Venue!
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