Family travel in Spain from a Barcelona family: over ten years of trips with our two boys, and 14 years on the hotel side of the industry. Start with our Spain with kids guide to pick a region, or jump straight to Barcelona, the Costa Brava, the Balearic Islands, the Costa del Sol, Valencia, Madrid or the Basque Country. Every guide has real prices and the hotels we’d book with kids.
As a travel agent, I’m always on the move, meeting hotel partners and ensuring that our customers receive the best experiences when they book their travels. My recent business trip to Costa del Sol was…
Almost every visitor to Barcelona thinks about seeing flamenco, and almost every article about it tells you it was passionate and mesmerising without telling you what it costs or when it starts. We went to…
If you’re searching for a charming hotel in Lloret de Mar that combines classic elegance with breathtaking sea views, Hotel Roger de Flor by Seleqtta might be the perfect choice. Nestled on a hill overlooking…
Everyone in Barcelona goes to see Gaudí. The best building in the city was designed by someone else. The Palau de la Música Catalana is a working concert hall by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, finished…
Quick answer Our two Barcelona hotel picks Boutique pick · EixampleThe Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection – a boutique hotel in central Barcelona. Check prices Rooftop terrace · Via LaietanaH10 Cubik – by the Gothic…
If you’re planning a trip to Lloret de Mar, one of the most vibrant destinations on the Costa Brava, finding the right hotel is essential. Hotel Alba Seleqtta is a great option for travelers looking…
Quick answer Is Barcelona expensive? The honest answer after fifteen years here: the tickets are, the city isn’t. Sagrada Família is €26 a head, Casa Batlló around €35, and Park Güell’s Monumental Zone on top…
We stayed one night here on a ski weekend, and it’s the kind of hotel that makes more sense the further you get from the resort. SM Hotel Fontanals Golf sits in Soriguerola, in the…
I’ve stayed in Valencia five times: twice with the kids and three times for work. For 14 years I worked on the hotel side of the travel industry, and Valencia was one of my destinations.…
We’ve been to Valencia twice as a family, ten years apart. The first time Damian was a toddler: we drove down from Barcelona, spent an entire rainy day at the Oceanogràfic, and went to Bioparc.…
In June 2024 Damian played a basketball tournament in Valencia. He stayed with his team, so Marc and I booked a triple room at Ilunion Aqua 3, close enough to the City of Arts and…
I stayed at Ilunion Valencia 3 in June 2024, on the work part of a trip that turned into a family weekend when Damian had a basketball tournament in the city. So this is a…
FITUR, the International Tourism Trade Fair, is one of the most important events in the travel industry. Hosted annually in Madrid, Spain, it brings together tourism professionals from around the world to network, discover new…
Ilunion Suites Madrid: A Modern and Convenient Hotel for Business Travelers If you’re visiting Madrid for business or an event like FITUR 2025, finding a hotel that combines comfort, convenience, and excellent service is essential.…
Our two sons, Damian and Marc, play basketball, and for the last few years our family holidays have followed the tournament calendar. Since 2024 they’ve played eight youth tournaments: in La Roda, Puigcerdà (twice), Lloret…
Tossa de Mar has the only surviving fortified medieval town on the whole Catalan coast, and a beach directly underneath it. That combination is why it’s worth the drive, and it’s the thing most guides…
Pineda de Mar is the last town of the Maresme, and the single most useful thing about it is that the train stops there. That puts it in a very small category: a proper beach…
We went to Symphony at CaixaForum after a morning on the Las Golondrinas boat, and I want to start with the thing most write-ups get wrong — including, until now, mine. Symphony is not an…
Barcelona, a city known for its vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and beautiful coastline, offers some truly unforgettable experiences. One of the most unique ways to see the city is by taking a scenic boat ride…
Quick answer Barcelona’s natural history museum sits out at the Fòrum, in a building that looks like a rusted triangle dropped on the seafront. It’s further out than most visitors go, which is exactly why…