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Family holidays with children in Spain - attractions and entertainment

Family vacations in Spain are characterized by the high comfort and safety. There are ideal conditions for a measured beach holiday. There is a huge number of tours that children and adults like. Madrid has a huge zoo. A variety of amusement parks and water parks are situated around the country. Spaniards due to their mentality will not pay attention to large, noisy companies with restless children, so parents can relax and enjoy the rest. Almost every resort has a secluded place to stay away from noisy parties. Even Ibiza, which is a famous place for youth discos, offers families everything for a comfortable and relaxing stay.
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The most popular destination for the family tourism is the Costa Dorada in Catalonia. One can make beach holidays more diverse and go to Aquapolis in La Pineda. This water park has a large number of slides for children and adults, cafes, shops. You can visit the show of dolphins. Another major park for children in this region is the famous Port Ventura. That's a fascinating amusement park, which isn't inferior to Disneyland. You can get to it by railway directly from Barcelona. The park is divided into 6 thematic zones: the Mediterranean, Wild West, Mexico, China, Polynesia, and Sesame Ventura. The latter is designed for the youngest children. There are rides suitable for children from 3 years old. There are thematic performances in all zones. The realistic scenery creates a unique atmosphere.
Siam Park on the island of Tenerife is the largest waterpark in Europe. It offers guests dizzy hills, a zoo, jungles, and spectacular views. One of the most spectacular attractions is the palace of waves, which is a giant pool with artificial ocean waves. The entertainment complex Lago Martianez in Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife is able to change the idea of ​​what an amusement park should be. The park is located on the shore of the ocean. Its main idea is the delightful ocean waves, waterfalls, and geysers. Children will like Loro Parque on Tenerife. That's the zoo with the largest collection of parrots in the world. The zoo, like most major parks in Spain, has its own water park, where you can visit the show with dolphins, killer whales, and sea lions. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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In Almeria, you can look into Oasys Mini Hollywood. This park was built specifically for the shooting A few dollars more. Tourists can feel the ineffable atmosphere of the Wild West, visit the park with animals that live in conditions as close to natural as possible, and swim in a large pool. World Water Park is considered one of the most horrifying in Europe. It has extreme water slides, an 80-meter bungee jumping tower, children's attractions, cafes and bars. Those fond of animals like a big safari park in Penaguila, Alicante in Valencia. Safari Aitana allows you to be as close as possible to animals, while the safety in this safari park has a primary importance. All predators are beyond the fences. Visitors can leave the car in the herbivore zones.
Barcelona has the oldest amusement park of Spain, Tibidabo Park. It is located on the mountain of the same name, you can climb it on a special tramway going through the elite district of the city. Then you have to change for a funicular and continue along the cable car. At the top, there is a Ferris wheel and other rides. Also in Barcelona, ​​you should take a peek at the Catalonia in Miniature park, where miniatures of all the famous sights of the region are collected. In Madrid, children should definitely go to the Casa de Campo. This park has rides, a zoo, and an aquarium. There are almost 50 modern entertainment options for adults and children of any age. The park itself is divided into thematic zones.
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Map of all zoos
Zoos and gardens in Spain
♥   Zoo 'Avifauna Zoo' Lugo. On the map   Photos
♥   Zoo 'Barcelona Zoo' Barcelona. On the map   Photos
♥   Zoo 'Cabarceno Natural Park' Cantabria. On the map   Photos
♥   Zoo 'Las Águilas Jungle Park' Tenerife. On the map   Photos
♥   Zoo 'Loro Parque' Tenerife. On the map   Photos
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions in Spain
♥   Water park 'Acua Waterpark' Corralejo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands. On the map   Photos
♥   Water park 'Agua Mágica' Sevilla. On the map   Photos
♥   Water park 'Aqua Natura' Benidorm, Alicante. On the map   Photos
♥   Water park 'Aqua Park' Torre del Ram, Minorca, Balearic Islands. On the map   Photos
♥   Water park 'Aquabadajoz' Badajoz. On the map   Photos
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks in Spain
♥   Amusement park 'DinoPark Algar' Callosa d’en Sarrià. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Isla Mágica' Seville. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Karrantza Valley and Pozalagua Cave' Biscay. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Parque Temático Dinópolis' Teruel. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Parque Warner Madrid' San Martín de la Vega. On the map   Photos
Map of all oceanariums
Aquariums in Spain
♥   Aquarium 'Aquarium Barcelona' . On the map   Photos
♥   Aquarium 'Aquarium Donostia' San Sebastián. On the map   Photos
♥   Aquarium 'Aquarium Finisterrae' . On the map   Photos
♥   Aquarium 'Aquopolis La Pineda' . On the map   Photos
♥   Aquarium 'Barcelona Zoo' . On the map   Photos

Pictureque places in Spain

Donana National Park

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Doñana National Park is located in Andalusia. It is considered one of the most beautiful and interesting in the world today. It was organized in 1963. The territory of the reserve covers an area of about 75,800 hectares at present. The nature reserve is notable for its contrasting landscape. There are beautiful pine forests and extensive swampy areas on its territory. You can admire the dunes on the ocean coast. Lynxes are one of the main inhabitants of the nature reserve. One of the largest populations of these animals in the world lives here.

About 500,000 waterfowl come to winter in the park every year. This attracts ornithologists from all over the world. An important feature of the reserve is a special water ecosystem. There are hundreds of swamps, streams and rivers, lakes, and … Read all

Monestir de Poblet

From the series “The most interesting UNESCO sites in Spain”
Poblet is one of the largest monasteries in Spain. It was founded in 1151. The monastery is located on the territory of the municipality of Vimbodi i Poblet. This majestic monastery has been used as a Royal Pantheon since its foundation. Many Royal tombs are located on its territory. The tombs are distinguished by their design. The best Catalan sculptors worked on their creations. The Poblet Monastery was one of the richest in the country from its foundation until the 1830s. Hundreds of works of art decorated it. Priceless religious relics were kept in the monastery.

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Top cities of Spain for children

Barcelona
When the weather is fine, head to gorgeous Ciutadella Park, which is perfect on every time of the year. Travellers will find there sports areas and play grounds, beautiful relaxation zones with summer houses and benches, and even a wonderful zoo where it is possible to see rare exotic animals. Tourists, who enjoy resting in picturesque places and nature landmarks, are recommended to visit Tibidabo Amusement Park that is located on the same named mountain. The park is a popular destination with … Read more
Madrid
Fans of outdoor activities and walking will fall in love with the most famous park in Madrid, Casa de Campo. The park is really large, so there’s nothing strange in the fact that the biggest zoo in Europe in open in its territory. Casa de Campo has nearly ideal conditions for outdoor relaxation and entertainment. Visitors can make bicycle rides or enjoy roller skating, make a picnic in a specially designated area or a ride on a cable road that crosses the park. To sum up open air … Read more
Sevilla
If you want to get acquainted with the diversity of underwater life, don’t forget to visit Seville Aquarium. Tourists with children remain primary visitors of the aquarium. This is where you will see colorful tropical fish, rare breeds of sharks, mussels and jellyfish. Seville Aquarium even has a small museum, the exhibition of which is also dedicated to underwater creatures. The picturesque Jardines de Murillo is a fantastic place to rest in a relaxing atmosphere. The park is located in the … Read more
Benidorm
Also at the peak of popularity among the guests of the city, is an amusement park Terra Mitica. Its choice of attractions is simply huge. For the youngest visitors, there are swimming pools with balls and carousels, and older children will like the beautiful pools with bright slides. In the amusement park, there are also several extreme attractions, including many roller coasters and catapults. In the amusement park interesting performances are conducted regularly for children of different … Read more
Valencia
An equally interesting sight is the Oceanographic Park, a place where one can learn a lot about the inhabitants of the underwater world. It is located in an original building, which is considered a real architectural landmark of the city. The diversity of the inhabitants of the Oceanographic Park is simply amazing. Here in huge aquariums, you can see rare species of sharks and rays, and also admire colorful fish. There is also a beautiful dolphinarium in which, besides dolphins, live seals. … Read more
Lloret de Mar
It is worth visiting the amusement park “Gnomo” with children. The main symbol of this theme park, are gnomes. Dozens of attractions are available here for children, from classical gymnastics to extreme ropes. There are also several courses in the park for playing mini golf. On a rainy day, you can spend several hours in the game hall and try out various computer simulators and slot machines. Interesting master classes and recreational activities are often conducted for children in the … Read more
Puerto del Carmen
There are many places in the town that will be interesting for both adults and children. So you can plan your vacation so that you don't get bored in the room. For example, you should go to the port with your family. Puerto del Carmen was a small fishing village of La Tiñosa in the past. The harbor hasn't changed at all since then. The child will be able to see fishing boats, beautiful yachts, and pleasure boats here. You can take a family tour around the island. You will be able to taste … Read more
Malaga
Fans of active entertainment should definitely visit the Climbat Malaga. This artificial climbing facility is popular not only among travelers with children, but also among adults. Suitable walls will be found in the modern climbing center for professionals of this kind of entertainment and for beginners. The entertainment center employs a staff of qualified instructors and would be perfect for a family holiday. It has a comfortable cafe and a shop. A suitable place can be found in Malaga … Read more

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