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.
During my recent visit to the Costa del Sol, I had the chance to stop by the Grand Hotel Guadalpin BanĂșs, located just a short walk from the vibrant heart of Puerto BanĂșs. Though I…
During a recent visit to the Costa del Sol, I had the opportunity to stop by and explore The Flag Marbella â Esteponaâa modern and elegant residence that caught my eye with its clean architecture,…
The short version Puerto BanĂșs 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 BanĂșs â Next to the marina, between Marbella and Estepona. Check prices & availability I stayed at the Occidental Puerto BanĂșs on a work trip, and I should be…
As a travel agent, Iâm 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 GaudĂ. The best building in the city was designed by someone else. The Palau de la MĂșsica Catalana is a working concert hall by LluĂs DomĂšnech i Montaner, finished…
Quick answer Our two Barcelona hotel picks Boutique pick · EixampleThe Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection â a boutique hotel in central Barcelona. Check prices Rooftop terrace · Via LaietanaH10 Cubik â 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 FamĂlia is âŹ26 a head, Casa BatllĂł around âŹ35, and Park GĂŒell’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 OceanogrĂ fic, 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, PuigcerdĂ (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…