Spain is an ideal destination for family travel. Every year there are more and more options for a varied holiday. Read about the opportunities that Catalonia has for family and active tourists today in our review.
Activities
All lovers of adventure and active pastime cannot ignore the amusement park Port AventuraFamily tourists will not be bored here, every year the park prepares new things for its guests.
Thus, in 2019, a new attraction and a four-star hotel with a capacity of 150 rooms will appear on the territory of the park. The construction of the attraction, which will be located in the children's theme park Barrio Sésamo and will be designed for the whole family, will require €15 million. As for the hotel, it will be built in the Far West theme zone, and the investment volume is estimated at €150 million.
In addition, tourists will have the opportunity to see and walk through Woody Woodpecker's new home this year.
Ferrari Land also opened a children's area, where children can become part of the Ferrari universe with age-appropriate entertainment. This area features 5 new attractions.
Junior Red Force is a mini roller coaster adapted for visitors of all ages, which will allow children to experience the same sensations of moving vertically. Kids' Tower is a children's tower with a 9-meter free fall, and Crazy Pistons are two attractions inspired by the movement of the pistons of a real Ferrari engine.
In addition to these attractions, visitors to the new zone can try two more for an extra adrenaline rush: Champions Race, which offers a great opportunity for the whole family to ride a replica of the legendary Ferrari 250 Testarossa, and an attraction for fearless little pilots.
Another great place for family leisure is the Costa Brava Adventure Rope Park. Here, children and adults can master routes of varying difficulty levels – from green (the easiest) for beginners to difficult black ones for the most athletic guests.
Safety in the park is provided at the highest level; tourists are given preliminary instructions and are equipped with a reliable safety system (with two locks).
This truly exciting activity will give you a lot of impressions and will become an exciting adventure for the whole family. And after all the activities you can relax in a cozy bar.
For those who love water activities, the Aquopolis water park in La Pineda offers a variety of slides and pools of varying depths, including for the little ones.
The water park hosts dolphin shows that will delight both children and adults.
Park Sama
Not far from Cambrils there is an amazing Sama Park (Parc Samà). It was created in 1881 by Salvador Sama y Torrens, Marquis of Marianao.
A variety of plants, architecture, waterfalls, ponds, local inhabitants - turtles, ducks, peacocks, deer, exotic birds - all this creates a unique atmosphere and immerses you in the special world of this park.
Tourists can take a break and have a picnic in a special area.
IN in the park will be interesting for both children and adults. Getting here will be even easier, since from Cambrils It is planned to launch free trams to the park.
The Ebro Delta
An unforgettable trip for the whole family will be to the Ebro Delta. This is a real natural paradise - here you can admire many species of birds, sand dunes, and pristine beaches.
To get the most complete idea of this place, it is worth visiting the center MON Nature Delta de l'Ebre, where they will conduct a tour (for now they are conducted in three languages - Spanish, English and French), show a film in the museum about the history of the delta and local inhabitants. Then you can go up to the observation deck and watch the birds.
Tourists here will also get acquainted with the traditions of fishing skills and can try to control flat-bottomed boats with a gaff.
A ride on electric bicycles will allow you to fully enjoy the local beauty. In the company Deltacleta You can not only rent a bike, but also choose the most suitable route.
The Ebro Delta is home to many rice fields, its cultivation has a long tradition, so this crop is treated with great care and local villages often host rice festivals with music, dancing, entertainment, fairs and, of course, delicious food. You can't miss the chance to try paella and other local dishes right here, for example, in the Casa de Fusta restaurant.
Prades
If you want to get away from the tourist areas and discover something new, then you should go to the small cozy town of Prades. It is located near the highest point of the Muntanyes de Prades mountain range (940 m above sea level).
Here you can admire the ancient architecture, wander along the picturesque streets. There is also something to see in the vicinity of Prades, for tourists with children there are hiking routes. So, you can go to the "Holesome Rock" (Roca Foradada) and visit the mountain chapel of the Virgin Mary, the patroness of bees.
You can also watch the stars in Prades, the project team AstroPrades has developed special programs and events for tourists, which can be found on the company's website.
If you want to stay in this town for a while, you can stay at the Prades campsite, where mostly locals relax. Here you should definitely visit the Comtes de Prades restaurant, which will be a pleasant discovery for true gourmets.
Blanes
IN Blanes There is everything for a great family holiday. Many restaurants and hotels here have a family tourism certificate, which is issued by the Catalan Tourism Agency. Local beaches are marked with the Blue Flag and are equipped with children's clubs.
Blanes offers a variety of water activities - sailing courses, kayaking, windsurfing, diving, sport fishing.
You can spend educational time with your family in the botanical garden Marimurtra, which was founded in the twenties of the last century by the German enthusiast Karl Faust. More than 4 thousand species of plants are presented here. The garden is conditionally divided into 3 zones - the Mediterranean garden, the temperate climate garden and the subtropical plant garden. This is a very beautiful and atmospheric place.
Blanes also hosts various events and celebrations throughout the year. One of the most striking events is the Costa Brava International Fireworks Competition, which takes place at the end of July.
Blanes itself and its surroundings are home to many interesting cultural and natural sites, so there is something new to discover every time.
As a rule, tourists who have visited Catalonia at least once, return here again. Amazing cuisine, nature, sea, climate, architecture, local hospitality and incredible beauty around leave no one indifferent. A trip here is unique, Spain is always different and everyone has their own.
The TRN portal would like to thank the Catalan Tourism Office for organising the trip.
Source: trn-news.ru
