Family holidays in Europe

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Family holidays in Europe

Europe celebrates kids and you’ll find a family-sized welcome wherever you choose to go, plus all sorts of exciting activities to keep children of any age entertained.

Family holidays in Europe are simple – for starters, it’s easy to get around. Secondly, there’s just so much to choose from. Spain is much more than buckets, spades and sunshine, and is fantastic for active teenagers who can get stuck into biking, rafting and canyoning; Greece’s irresistible islands sing with wildlife from monk seals and turtles to flapping pelicans; or, if you’re a bit of a pro at travelling with little ones, why not opt for something completely different like exploring the legend of Dracula in Romania, or learning outdoor survival skills in Lapland’s magical wilderness.

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Stay underground

Cosy, cool and something completely different, the cave houses of Granada are set amongst natural parks, swirling pools, horse riding trails and gorgeous traditional villages. An exciting accommodation alternative, they make an excellent base for adventure or culture holidays in Spain and the inside temperature remains pleasantly cool year-round.

Ride the rapids

Now, we know white water rafting doesn’t exactly scream ‘safe’ at first glance, but honestly, it is – team it with Croatia’s excellent instructors, impeccable safety standards and an inflatable raft tumbling down the white waters of the Una River and you’ve got a ride more thrilling than any water park can offer.

Meet the real Rudolph

A visit to a traditional Lappish reindeer farm in Finland is a wonderful way to learn about Lapland’s inimitable nature and culture. Gentle reindeers are pivotal to life in northern Finland, and the herders are always keen to share tales of their daily lives and reindeer husbandry, before taking you on sleigh rides wrapped in warm blankets.

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Tips for family holidays in Europe

Katherine Tory, from our supplier, Exodus, shares her experience of travelling in Finland with her goddaughter: “I took my goddaughter to Finland during February half-term; crisp fresh air, the call of the wilderness and thrilling winter activities ensued! We discovered this Narnia-like paradise on snowshoes, cross-country skis and by husky sled; we then refuelled on hearty home cooked meals, and stared in amazement at the Northern Lights before cosying down in wooden cabins. We couldn’t have asked for a more fun-filled half-term break."

Tim Winkworth, from our supplier Intrepid shares his advice on family holidays in Europe:
“Europe is a wonderful destination for families looking for a holiday together. The summer provides lovely long days and temperate conditions in the summer months, which is particularly obvious on our summer Iceland trip where there are often 18 – 20 hours of daylight giving you plenty of time to explore the incredible landscape. It’s also festival time with a multitude of festivals taking the advantage of the long days. With little rain and temperatures in the 20s rather than 30s, it’s no surprise that Europe attracts a large amount of families looking for great conditions, lots of variety and long days to maximise their time together.”

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Best time to visit Europe

Hey, this is a big place that crosses time zones, mountain peaks and wild and woolly stretches of coastline so if you’re thinking of the best time to visit Europe check out our temperature and rainfall chart that will take you from Finland to Spain and back to the UK before you’ve had time to blink.

Europe travel guide

If you’re searching for a continent that’s about as an eclectic mix of old and new as you can imagine then our Europe travel guide lifts the lid on what we rate & what we don’t including information about the food, shopping & people to help you discover Europe like a local.

Where to go in Europe

Where to go in Europe to make the most of your time obviously depends on what you’re into however, if you’re looking for ideas then mull over our favourite Europe highlights featured on our interactive map and you’ll soon get to grips with distances and travel times in Europe.

Things to do in Europe

Our top activities in Europe range from activity holidays to cultural touring with every chance possible to go wild, never to be missed.

Top 10 wildlife holidays in Europe

Take a safari – in Europe! Sure, you won’t see the Big Five, but there are some really big beasts and giant-sized thrills waiting for you here, from tracking wolves through snowy mountains to swimming with dolphins in clear Atlantic waters.

Top 10 European adventure breaks

Find out which tours have made our European adventure breaks top 10 as well as the best times to go, and direct links to other relevant trips and travel guides.

Cooking and food holidays in the Mediterranean

Cooking and food holidays in the Mediterranean offer a feast for the senses: tempting smells waft up from markets and sizzling food stalls and cooking lessons offer the chance to learn from passionate local people eager to share favourite recipes. Read on to discover more.

Europe travel advice

We’ve asked our friends in Europe for travel tips with some superb results including Europe travel advice on why you shouldn’t skip the Peloponnese, getting off the beaten track in Spain and respecting Croatia’s tricky past.

Which European countries are open to visitors?

Many European countries currently have their borders closed to all international travellers.

Responsible tourism in Europe

There’s never been a more important moment to travel right in Europe with masses of overdevelopment, cruise ships, walking pollution and captive cetaceans still hot topics when it comes to responsible tourism issues in Europe.

All our Europe guides

Find all our Europe guides in one place from Croatia to Finland and everything in between and discover some of our activity guides such as Walking in Spain or multi activity holidays in Montenegro.