Spain Family Travel Guide
From family-friendly beaches and theme parks to the best island adventures and city breaks, discover our favourite destinations to visit in Spain with kids
INTRODUCTION
Spain is the nation’s favourite family holiday destinations, and a particularly convenient spot if you’re travelling with kids.
Whether you’re looking or winter sun in the Canary Islands, family resorts in the Balearic Islands, thrilling theme parks or beautiful Mediterranean beaches, Spain offers something for every type of famly holiday.
Over the years we’ve explored Spain with children of different ages, discovering family-friendly hotels, attractions, and destinations that make travelling with kids easy and enjoyable.
This guide brings together all of our Spanish travel content in one place, helping you to plan your next family adventure with ease.
PORTAVENTURA WORLD
Located on Spain’s Costa Dorada, PortAventura World is one of Europe’s biggest and most exciting family theme parks.
PortAventura combines thrilling roller coasters with family-friendly attractions, themed hotels, and a water park. It’s an excellent alternative to Disneyland Paris for families looking for more sunshine and shorter queues.
We share honest reviews of PortAventura World, hotel guides, and tips to help you make the most of your visit.
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Hotel Review: Portaventura Caribe Hotel, Salou, Spain
The Portaventura Caribe Hotel is a family-friendly destination with large pools and convenient access to nearby theme parks. It offers a full-board option, with good food variety but lacks traditional all-inclusive entertainment.
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The Ultimate Family Guide To PortAventura Theme Park (2026)
Discover eveything you need to know about visiting PortAventura theme park with kids – including real life family tips, how to save money on tickets and what to expect in PortAventura World.
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Hotel Review: El Paso Hotel, PortAventura, Spain
The post reviews the El Paso Hotel at PortAventura, highlighting its all-inclusive amenities, proximity to theme parks, dining options, and family entertainment. The author shares experiences at the hotel and nearby parks, offering practical insights.
FUERTEVENTURA
Known as the island of eternal spring, Fuerteventura boasts year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, and a laid-back atmosphere.
It is one of our favourite family holiday destinations thanks to it’s epic surf and warm, welcoming people.
Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, family-friendly resorts, or winter sun, this Canary Island offers plenty to keep children entertained.
From surfing lessons and island excursions to family travel tips and destination guides, we share our favourite Fuerteventura hot spots.
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The Popcorn Beach in Fuerteventura: What Is It and How To Find It?
Popcorn Beach in Fuerteventura features unique calcified algae resembling popcorn. Accessible mainly by car, it’s remote yet worth a visit for its distinctiveness. Visitors should preserve its ecosystem by not removing the items. Enjoy a brief exploration.
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Looking For Winter Sun? Why Fuerteventura Is Our Favourite Winter Sun Destination
Fuerteventura, with its warm microclimate and stunning family-friendly beaches, is an ideal winter sun destination. It offers easy travel, affordability, and activities like surfing, making it perfect for family vacations.
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Protest Surf School Fuerteventura Review: An Incredible Experience, Perfect For Kids
Protest Surf School in Correlejo offers an amazing surfing experience for families visiting Fuerteventura. With skilled instructors like Cris, value for money, and convenient location, it’s highly recommended for kids seeking to learn surfing.
MALLORCA
Mallorca remains one of the most popular family holiday destinations in Europe, and it’s easy to see why. The island combines beautiful beaches, family-friendly resorts, fascinating natural attractions and a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere.
We’ve explored Mallorca extensively with children and share our favourite hotels, activities, and family experiences.
From underground caves to pony rides, beautiful beaches to all-inclusive resorts, we’ve got you covered.
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Hotel Review: Insotel Cala Mandia Resort and Spa, Mallorca
The Insotel Cala Mandia Resort and Spa, located in Mallorca, is a family-friendly, all-inclusive hotel featuring six pools, kid-friendly dining options, and various activities—ideal for young families seeking a relaxing vacation.
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Riding Ponies at Rancho Cala Mandia, Mallorca
Mallorca offers family-friendly activities, including pony rides at Rancho Cala Mandia, known for its welcoming atmosphere and affordable prices. The ranch is accessible for children and provides multilingual support.
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Visiting the Drach Caves and Porto Cristo in Mallorca. A Guide With Kids
One of the biggest and most famous attractions in Mallorca are the Drach Caves. Whenever a local asked what we were planning to see or do during our stay, they all told us we would regret not seeing their famous caves: and they were right! Beautiful, enormous, awe-inspiring…it would be easy to run out of…
BENIDORM
Benidorm is best known for its lively nightlife, but there is another side to this popular Costa Blanca destination.
Beyond the famous strip, you’ll find beautiful beaches, a charming Old Town, family-friendly attractions, and plenty of sunshine year-round.
Our guides cover where to stay, what to do, and why Benidorm may be one of Spain’s most misunderstood family holiday destinations.
MORE SPAIN CONTENT COMING SOON
Spain is a destination we are actively developing, expanding our coverage for families. We have future guides planned for additional mainland destinations, family attractions, resorts, and island escapes.