Summer is a time when we can do things with the family, share and enjoy a few days’ holiday. The pandemic that kept us cooped up at home last year is subsiding, and many families are thinking of going on holiday for a few days.

Planning a holiday is a job to be done, especially if you are travelling with children. Finding a place that is suitable for them and, at the same time, pleasant for adults, is not an easy task. Not all tourist destinations are designed for children. Therefore, it is necessary to look for destinations that are prepared to welcome families, with spaces and activities designed for young and old alike. In fact, the tourism sector is increasingly specialising according to the needs of the client.

Catalonia is a country full of opportunities. A tourist destination par excellence, it has managed to diversify its offer. Family tourism is one and, nowadays, there is a wide range of proposals to suit all types of families: large families, single-parent families, families with one or two children… That is why, when choosing a destination, one must take into account, among other aspects, the budget, the tastes, and ages of the different members of the family, the duration, the distance, etc.

Choosing a place adapted to the needs of both children and adults is key. Catalonia has quality destinations that meet a series of requirements considered suitable for family tourism, to which the Catalan Tourism Agency awards the Family Tourism mark. This mark accredits them as destinations that provide a diversified offer of accommodation, catering, and leisure and entertainment establishments aimed at children.

Sea or mountain?

Specifically, there are 27 destinations that have the Family Tourism brand. These are divided into two groups: sea destinations and mountain destinations.

The seaside destinations have the Family Beach label. Nineteen municipalities on the coast have it. We find Pineda de Mar, Castelldefels, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Salou and Cambrils, among others. Lifeguard services, restaurants with children’s menus, activities on the sand, in the water, and a long etcetera, designed for young and old, help to make the time easier for everyone.

As for families who prefer mountain activities, there are 8 municipalities with the Nature and Mountain in family brand. Nature lovers will find a wide range of leisure activities on offer: educational centres, adventure sports, ski resorts open in the summer, etc.

In addition, in both sea and mountain destinations you will find accommodation prepared for families: hotels, campsites or flats that even offer a pushchair, cot, and baby seat service so that you don’t have to carry your own luggage; a nursery service; complementary activities; monitors; etc.

Travelling as a family is an opportunity that presents itself when we can enjoy a few days’ holiday. Planning them well and choosing a suitable place according to the age and tastes of the youngest members of the family will guarantee a successful stay.

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