Practical tips for travelling with babies in Spain
Are you planning a trip to Spain and need ideas because you are coming with your young children? Preparing a family holiday in Spain is very easy, and at www.spain.info we’ll offer you some tips and recommendations to make your getaway a success. You'll know where to go with children, especially babies, so you can all enjoy the comforts, safety, and excellent services that the country offers.
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Baby-friendly accommodation
Staying with children in hotels in Spain means comfort and fun for the whole family. Many establishments cater to all guests, whatever their age. This is the case with the hotels that offer a Baby Club, such as the Royal Son Bou Family in Menorca, just 100 metres from the beach and with a wide range of entertainment options including playdough and finger painting, psychomotor activities, dressing-up and a ball pool. Another option is the Bahía Príncipe Fantasía in Tenerife, with a multitude of activities, shows and many surprises in a fairy-tale setting.The Hotel del Juguete in Ibi (Alicante) or the Estival Islantilla (Huelva) are also special for their themed décor and for organising activities for baby development that stimulate their senses and encourage socialisation with other children.How to get there: there are regular flights to Tenerife and Menorca from the main airports. In the case of Islantilla you’ll first need to travel to Seville, either by plane or high-speed train. From there you can take one of the daily buses to this town in the province of Huelva. Bonus: These accommodation option’s offer a kid's menu and all kinds of services such as playrooms, walkers, baby baths and bottle warmers, as well as specialised staff who ensure the little ones get all the attention they need.
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First steps among wildlife and nature
Contact with animals is very stimulating for babies and fascinating for adults as well. For holidays with kids in Spain, choosing the experiences offered by numerous rural houses with farms is a sure bet. There you can interact with the animals, learn to care for them, and protect the environment. In the Basque Country you’ll find La Granja de Vitoria a farm in the middle of nature where your children can ride donkeys, play with the rabbits, or feed the chickens. Also ideal for family tourism is the Casa de los Arribes, in Fornillos de Fermoselle (Zamora), where you can discover the stunning surroundings of the Arribes del Duero Natural Park.On the other hand, they will be fascinated to visit places such as Loro Parque in Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife), home to more than 400 species, the Sendaviva adventure park in Arguedas (Navarre), or the spectacular Oceanogràfic in Valencia, considered the largest aquarium in Europe.How to get there: It takes less than half an hour by road from Tenerife North Airport (Ciudad de La Laguna) to Puerto de la Cruz. For travelling to Valencia with children, the fastest and most comfortable option is the high-speed train. The same for Zamora. Vitoria and Navarre are also well connected by train, plane and road.Bonus: If you go to Valencia in the summer, take the opportunity to visit one of the best water parks in Spain, the Aquópolis in Cullera, just 37 kilometres from the city.
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Enjoy gastronomy with your baby
Spain is one of the countries in the world with the most Michelin-starred restaurants, and its cuisine is recognised as one of the most exquisite and healthy. Are you wondering if there is haute cuisine for children? The truth is, yes. If you opt for a family holiday in Andalusia, to enjoy, for example, the tranquillity of some of the white villages of Cádiz, you can try the children's menu at A Poniente, created by the renowned 'chef of the sea' Ángel León.On the Costa Blanca, in the heart of the old town of Sagunto (Valencia), you can find the Michelin-starred restaurant Arrels, where they also adapt their culinary creations for the youngest diners.How to get there: to reach Cádiz, a good option is the direct train from Madrid or Seville, or you can fly to Jerez Airport. To get to Sagunto, it only takes about half an hour by road from Valencia, by bus, taxi, or rental car.Bonus: travelling to Spain with kids is an opportunity to try the delicious fish and seafood so typical of the north of the country. Imagine a relaxing stroll through coastal towns such as Baiona (Galicia), Santoña (Cantabria) or Cudillero (Asturias) followed by lunch on a beautiful terrace overlooking the sea.
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Active family tourism
If you are looking for active tourism plans, you can start your adventure with a bike ride with a baby seat or trailer along the Senda del Oso (Bear Trail), in the heart of Asturias. Another option is a family hike through the Jerte Valley in the province of Cáceres. In places like the Garganta de los Infiernos (Hell’s Gorge) you will find guides and companies that provide baby carriers for greater comfort. Visiting it at the height of cherry blossom season is a unique experience. And travelling on one of the themed and dramatised trains that travel through Spain, such as the Cervantes or Canal de Castilla trains, will be an unforgettable experience!How to get there: Asturias can be reached by plane. Once in Oviedo, there are shuttles that take you to the Senda del Oso. On the other hand, the best way to reach the Jerte Valley is by road, but it is also possible by train (Madrid Chamartín - Cáceres line) and by bus from Plasencia.Bonus: if there's one thing that captures children's attention, it’s Christmas lights. Witnessing the lighting up of iconic streets and botanical gardens such as the one in Málaga is very exciting. You can also visit shows such as La Naturaleza Encendida, a nocturnal light show, in cities like Seville, Bilbao, Tenerife or Madrid.
As you can see, there are plenty of options for a great holiday in Spain with kids, even with babies under the age of three. Discover many more options at www.spain.info, the official tourism portal of Spain.
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