Barcelona is a family friendly destination which is great to visit all year round! The Mediterranean weather is quite mild, Spanish people are very welcoming. Visiting Barcelona with kids will make for a great family trip! There are always interesting activities for families with kids of all ages.
Activities for children ages 0-5
- Catalunya en Miniatura & Bosc Animat – A family theme park. You can also discover the forest in different adventurous ways.
- L’Aquàrium of Barcelona – Located in Port Vell, this is one of Europe’s biggest marine centres.
- PortAventura World Parks & Resort – The biggest theme park in Spain. Visit for some fun!
- Barcelona Zoo – Different types of species including endangered animals.
- Sapakara Fun Parcs – Different indoor parks including a playground, a jumping park.
- Font Màgica – Music, water acrobatics and lights.
Activities for older kids
- Catalunya en Miniatura & Bosc Animat – A family theme park. You can also discover the forest in different adventurous ways.
- L’Aquàrium of Barcelona – Located in Port Vell, this is one of Europe’s biggest marine centres.
- PortAventura World Parks & Resort – The biggest theme park in Spain. Visit for some fun!
- Barcelona Zoo – Different types of species including endangered animals.
- Sapakara Fun Parcs – Different indoor parks including a playground, a jumping park, jungle tags, and arcade games.
- El Poble Espanyoul – An open-air museum.
- G Experiència – Experience the life of Gaudi in 4D.
- Parc d’Atraccions del Tibidabo – Various rides and attractions!
- Mirador – Collserola Tower – Amazing views of Barcelona.
Parks & Playgrounds
Barcelona is full of beautiful parks.
- Parc de Collserola – A protected natural site, discover Barcelona’s secret forest.
- Parc de Montjuïc – With botanical gardens.
- Parc del Laberint
- Parc de Cervantes
- Parc de la Ciutadella
- Parc de l’Oreneta
- Parc de la Guineueta
- Turó de la Peira
- Park Güell – Gaudi’s revelation
- Other modern green spaces:
- Parc de Diagonal Mar
- Parc Central de Nou Barris
- Parc de l’Estació del Nord
- Parc del Clot
Family-friendly museums
Many museums in Barcelona offer family workshops, which will make the visit more fun for the whole family.
Art, history & humanities museums:
Science and constellations museums:
Sport museums:
Other fun workshops:
- Museu de la Xocolata – Chocolate lollipop-making class.
- Museu de la Música – Build Korean percussion instruments.
- Museu Marítim de Barcelona – Build a submarine in a bottle.
Fun museums:
- Gallery of Illusions
- Big Fun Museum – Full of optical illusions.
- Wax Museum – Various figures of characters that have made an impact.
Beaches
Beaches in Barcelona are easily accessible for prams and people with reduced mobility. They are also a few minutes away from any bus stop.
Beaches vary from sandy, to ones with small caves.
- Sant Sebastià – Sandy beach
- Sant Miquel – Sandy beach
- La Barceloneta – Closest beach to the city centre which attracts a lot of tourists.
- Mar Bella – A quieter spot and a nice area even for picnics.
- Nova Mar Bella – A quieter beach with a children’s playground.
- Llevant – With a natural seawater swimming pool – open in the summer months only – located at Forum Parc.
If you are an adventurous family, then why not try out paddle surfing or kayaking? There are other activities to do by the beach.
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