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Spain family holiday highlights

Everyone got different ideas on where to stay? Family holidays in Spain let you mix things up with coast, countryside, mountains and city day trips, too. From the jagged peaks of the Spanish Pyrenees and Picos de Europa National Park, to the tranquil countryside of Andalucia and Catalonia, and the resplendent sandy beaches of Mallorca and Lanzarote, it’s hardly surprising that Spain enjoys a reputation as one of the best places in Europe for family holidays, if not the world. Here you’ve got an enviable range of activities to satisfy every generation, from the adrenaline-fuelled to the more sedate, set against majestic, sun-drenched landscapes and the opportunity to mix in plenty of cultural insights as well.

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Our Spain family Holidays

1. Andalucia coast
2. Andalucia inland
3. Catalonia coast
4. Catalonia inland
5. Lanzarote
6. Mallorca
7. Picos de Europa
8. Spanish Pyrenees

Andalucia coast

1. Andalucia coast

Just a short drive from Seville, Isla Cristina is a picturesque fishing village lying on a tranquil stretch of the Andalucian coast. Nearby, Doñana Natural Park is one of the best places in Europe to watch migratory birds; wild and refreshingly uncrowded beaches, hiking and kayaking in nature reserves, and the potential to cycle along a Via Verde over the border into Portugal. Top trip: Activity holidays in Spain (min age 10).

Andalucia coast

Andalucia inland

2. Andalucia inland

You’ll struggle to find better value than a tailor made trip to the Altiplano de Granada, where flexible itineraries take in canyoning and white water rafting, as well as fun and educational farm visits to flamenco lessons, star gazing and Andalucian cookery lessons. You will need a car though, to make the most of a stay in a blissfully accommodation. Top trip: Altiplano de Granada activity holiday (min age 4-6, depending on activities).

Catalonia coast

3. Catalonia coast

The lively town of Palamos is an excellent base from which to get your kicks sea kayaking, sailing, and cycling along coastal paths, past medieval villages or into the foothills of the Gavarres. Stay in a luxurious restored townhouse within walking distance of the old town for dining out in the evenings; there are several excellent beaches so close by you won’t wear out your flip flops. Top trip: Catalonia family walking holiday (min age 10).

Catalonia coast

Catalonia inland

4. Catalonia inland

Relax in a 17th century farmhouse moments from the sand, or a boutique sports hotel in the Catalan countryside where activities range from horse riding in Pyrenean foothills to lakeside picnics, archery and mountain biking. Catalonia is one of Europe’s most advanced destinations for accessible tourism and Barcelona, Girona and Figueres are within daytripping distance. Top trip: Family mountain biking & activity holiday (no min age).

Lanzarote

5. Lanzarote

Do things differently in Lanzarote, and stay in a luxury farmhouse, a family villa, an eco-friendly converted barn or even a yurt. This island plenty of activities for kids of all ages, with surfing, sailing and paragliding as well as the obvious abundance of beaches. Some trips include use of a car and can be suitable for people with autism or physical disabilities. Top trip: Lanazarote self catering cottage (no min age).

Lanzarote

Mallorca

6. Mallorca

Fantastic for thrill-seeking teens, Mallorca is adventure central. Based in a small village outside Palma you can try sea kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, canyoning and coasteering off Blue Flag beaches amid the rugged beauty of the largest island in the Balearics. Further inland, you can also enjoy cycling through the countryside dotted with sleepy old villages. Top trip: Mallorca family holiday for teenagers (min age 13).

Picos de Europa

7. Picos de Europa

Panes, at the gateway to the magnificent Picos de Europa, is the perfect place to prop up your adventures with immersion into the culture of northern Spain, by adding in a few language lessons. It’s especially good if your kids are learning Spanish at school, and their academic efforts can be encouraged with the promise of canyoning, surfing and even a Via Ferrata. Top trip: Picos family adventure holiday (min age 8).

Picos de Europa

Spanish Pyrenees

8. Spanish Pyrenees

The Pyrenees are great for family holidays both in winter, when you can ski in a ‘hidden valley’, or summer, when there is a huge range of activities to enjoy around historic Sort. High adrenaline canyoning and rafting can be tempered with cycling and horse riding, and it’s easy to organise a day-trip to Barcelona – you’re bound to appreciate the peace and quiet on your return. Top trip: Pyrenees family holiday (min age 7).

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Photo credits: [Page banner: El Geco Verde] [Andalucia coast: Arend] [Andalucia inland: Angel Gutierrez Rubio] [Catalonia coast: demi] [Catalonia inland: Karim El Sadek] [Lanzarote: Stefan Krause] [Mallorca: Tommie Hansen] [Picos de Europa: Dave Haygarth] [Spanish pyrenees: Juanedc]

Spain family holiday highlights