A family vacation is different from an individual or couple’s vacation because you have to consider the children. When you are planning a Spain family vacation with children tagging along, you should consider their safety and preferences, as well as a favorable climate for them to enjoy. Barcelona meets the criteria for an ideal family holiday destination.

 

The Barcelona Zoo

 

Visiting the zoo during your family holiday in Barcelona will ignite excitement in the younger children and amusement in older children. You can visit the zoo inside the Parc de la Ciutadella. The most exciting thing about the zoo is the occasional dolphin shows. It is like the 7th wonder of the world. Adjacent to the zoo is a lake where you can rent paddle boats and enjoy the surrounding nature.

 

CosmoCaixa Science Museum

 

CosmoCaixa Science Museum is one of the best science museums in Europe where children can enjoy the Amazonian rainforest with different bird species, crocodiles, and piranhas. They can also learn about rocks and other exciting science experiments.

 

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The Beach

 

A Barcelona holiday is not complete without a trip to one of the region’s stunning beaches.  Rent a few chairs and parasols and bask under the sun while building sand castles and swimming in the refreshing Mediterranean Sea.

 

Parc Güell

 

Parc Güell is home to some of Barcelona’s best views of the city and water amidst unique architecture of the park. Children can learn more about the park from history lessons and play among the architectural fixtures.

 

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The Chocolate Museum (Museu de la Xocolata)

 

Located in a historic monastery in the Born neighborhood, the Chocolate Museum explains the history of the decadent dessert and offers the chance to purchase some treats to take home with you to your vacation villa.

 

Mercat de la Boqueria

 

At this famous market near La Rambla, you can buy fresh fruit, Spanish tapas, and ham with the chance to sample food before you buy it. After hours of sightseeing, this is the right place to refresh and fill your hungry bellies.

 

La Rambla

 

This is a magnificent walkway, and it is one of the most famous walkways in the world. You can start at the beach and walk up to Plaça Catalunya.

 

Montserrat

 

Approximately 1 hour outside of Barcelona, take the train to these fascinating mountains and enjoy caves, hiking trails, and views all the way to the Mediterranean and Girona!

 

Museum of Ideas and Inventions

 

Allow your children’s creativity to be stimulated on your Barcelona holiday by visiting this museum full of inspirational designs and inventions.