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.
We’ve lived in Barcelona since 2010 and our two boys have grown up doing these things. If you have three or four days here with children and you want the shortlist rather than the full…
Quick answers Prices correct at the time of writing, September 2026. Fares and timetables change — check Renfe or your operator before travelling. Three Hotels You Can Reach Without a Transfer All three are on…
Our two sons live for basketball, and over the last few summers we’ve done the camp circuit the way most parents do: some research, some guesswork, and some money we’d spend differently next time. Damian…
The best paella we’ve found in Benalmádena is at Tapería La Bodeguita — cooked to order, properly socarrat-crusted, and priced for locals rather than the promenade crowd. If you only take one thing from this…
The short version If you asked me for one Costa del Sol town with children and no car, this is the answer — and I’d have given the same answer back when hotels along this…
During my recent visit to the Costa del Sol, I had the chance to stop by the Grand Hotel Guadalpin Banús, located just a short walk from the vibrant heart of Puerto Banús. Though I…
During a recent visit to the Costa del Sol, I had the opportunity to stop by and explore The Flag Marbella – Estepona—a modern and elegant residence that caught my eye with its clean architecture,…
The short version Puerto Banús has a reputation for being expensive and slightly ridiculous, and both are fair. It’s also genuinely worth an evening, and a lot easier to visit on a normal budget than…
Quick verdict Where I stayedOccidental Puerto Banús – Next to the marina, between Marbella and Estepona. Check prices & availability I stayed at the Occidental Puerto Banús on a work trip, and I should be…
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…