Europe
Spain
Sun, tapas, and adventures from coast to mountain
Spain is a family travel powerhouse — brilliant beaches, vibrant cities, incredible food, and a culture that genuinely embraces children. Kids eat late, play in plazas past bedtime, and are welcomed everywhere. Beyond the costas, there’s the wild beauty of the Basque Country, Mallorca’s hidden coves, Andalucía’s white villages, and Barcelona’s Gaudí magic.
Quick Facts
Best time to visit
April to June, September to October (avoid August heat and crowds)
Budget range
£1,500 – £5,000 per family
Family Highlights
- Barcelona — Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and the beach
- Mallorca ’s coves and Serra de Tramuntana
- Andalucía — Granada, Seville, and white villages
- San Sebastián — pintxos and family-friendly beaches
- Canary Islands for year-round sun
Jessica's Family Tips
- Drive to the Alpujarra villages and walk along ancient acequias (historic irrigation channels)
- Pre-book your tour and tickets to the sensational Alhambra
- Eat endlessly delicious tapas at Bar Ávila
- Walk the old Jewish quarter — Realejo — for the best views in town
- Bakery stop at Horno de San Cristóbal for fresh bread and pastries
- Spanish mealtimes are late — lunch from 2pm, dinner from 9pm. Embrace it
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