Barcelona Family City Breaks

Classy Barcelona continues to shine as a vibrant, youthful hotspot full of exciting attractions and pulsating entertainment. Pure unadulterated fun is the order of the day during a Barcelona city break and is equally as rewarding for families. Older kids will certainly admire the eye catching and playful architecture of Gaudi at surreal Parc Guell or the enchanting La Sagrada Familia, both unmissable for all ages. The sights, sounds and smells of chaotic Las Ramblas are another must see during a family city break in Barcelona and when those little feet start aching, why not dive into the azure Mediterranean and soak up some rays on Barcelonetta or Icaria beach, just moments from all the hustle and bustle.

 

 

It is fun all the way in Barcelona for kids with bags of energy and even the longest family weekend break cannot truly do the city justice. Theme park junkies are spoilt for choice with the breathtaking rollercoaster heaven of Port Aventura just one hour away or enjoy more traditional fairground fun for younger kids at the whimsical Tibidabo Amusement Park. Both offer plenty of respite and relaxing entertainment for harassed mums and dads. If all this isn't quite enough to enliven a family city break in Barcelona, there is always a trip to its world famous zoo, aquarium, an irresistible chocolate museum and charming waxworks. The Poble Espanyol cultural park offers an interesting trip through the history and cultures of Spain with colourful folk dancing, music and arts exhibitions that will delight all ages.

 

 

Barcelona boasts an excellent range of family friendly hotel accommodation however apartment rentals offer both better value and flexibility. The Gothic Quarter and Ravel have dozens of stylish holiday lets often featuring historic art deco and gothic design. Getting your bearings in the city is simple with an open top bus tour which stops at the most iconic sights and attractions helping you get the very most out of limited time. The best way to really appreciate the city's scale and beauty during a Barcelona family city break is to ascend the peak of Montjuic by hair raising cable car ride. From this vantage point the views are fabulous, taking in the port and iridescent Mediterranean and mile upon mile of rolling countryside.