Barcelona is one of the best destinations to travel with your family, especially with kids, regardless of their age. The city is full of culturally significant places your kids will absolutely love. But we all know how easily the little ones get tired, and how necessary it is to let them have a little fun.
Fortunately, there are many different fun activities you can practice and places you can take your kids to in Barcelona that will make your little ones the happiest. Here are some of our suggestions:
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Barcelona Bosc Urbà
One of the most popular destinations for the active kids is the Barcelona Bosc Urbà (Urban Forest) located in the Park del Forum. This place is a kind of adventure park full of zip lines, climbing forest networks, lianas, bungee jumping trunks, bridges, and more fun installations located on platforms up to 6 meters high.
The park offers more than 50 attractions suitable for all the members of the family. Some of them are as challenging for parents as for their kids, that’s why this park is a perfect option for the whole family. It is located very close to the beach, making it a perfect place to pass by before or after the beach trip.
During the summer months until the 10th of September, the park is open 10:00 – 15:00 and 16:00 – 20:00 every day. And from November to March the park is open 10:00 – 15:00 on weekends, and any day with previous reservations for a minimum of 10 people.
Where: Parc del Forum, s / n. Adress: Maremesme / Fòrum (L4).
Apart from this park, you can take your kids to Tibidabo Park and PortAventura (if you have a full day you can dedicate to this trip). These are the classic attractions parks that are popular with children all year round.
Parque de la Ciutadella
One of the most popular places among Barcelona locals and city visitors at any moment of the year is Parc de la Ciutadella. Young people love going there to study and meet their friends, while families come to take a walk and let their kids have fun popping giant bubbles that some entrepreneurs make next to the impressively beautiful towering waterfall.
The park offers many different activities you can practice to have the most fun in the park. Children can climb and swing in the play area, discover a statue of an elephant and try to climb it too, and you can take some photos of them running around happy and excited. Together you can go on a rowboat in a little lake located in the middle of the park and have a picnic on the grass.
There are also two museums and the Catalan Parliament building you can see. So, the Ciutadella Park is just a perfect place to spend some time of the day when you feel like your kids are tired of all the city bustle and need some rest.
Where: Pg. Lluís Companys, 2
Restaurants and cafes to go with kids
If you are staying somewhere in the city center, you must have noticed that the restaurants and cafes there are not all particularly suitable for kids. The places are usually small and full of people, and unfortunately, despite all the cultural and gastronomical importance and of many of them, are not the best option to take your tired kids to.
Let’s say at least once during your stay you can go to one of the following places and let the kids enjoy themselves!
El Flako Corn Flakes & Co
Although, yes, this place serves all kinds of cereals (and not much more than that), it was not created specifically for kids. This innovative concept was born to let people of all ages enjoy their favorite cereal flavors, thus making it one of the best places to go with family in the middle of a summer day in Barcelona.
This cereal bar located next to the Santa Caterina market, in the heart of the Borne, is a perfect place to go with kids in Barcelona.
Where: Carrer dels Canvis Nous, 8
La Mafia Se Sienta A La Mesa Restaurant
If you are looking for a place in Barcelona where you can leave your kids to play in a specific children’s area, while having your favorite Italian dish and enjoying a peaceful evening, this restaurant is where you need to go.
La Mafia offers a wide range of delicious dishes and a “Piccolino” Menu, that your kids will definitely love.
Where: Carrer d’Arribau, 131
Amaloca
Amaloca is another child-friendly restaurant located in Gracia. The restaurant has a special soundproofed children’s space located on the top floor for your children to have fun while you enjoy a quiet meal.
Where: Carrer de la Virtut, 11
Cooking classes
Kids just love learning new things, while getting their hands dirty, right? Imagine your kid’s happy face if you take them to a cooking class and let them learn to make a traditional Spanish dish or something that they just simply love to eat. There are some places that deserve your attention if this is your case:
Espai Granada
Espai Granada uses their space to make different workshops dedicated to gastronomy, including cooking workshops for kids. They also organize Christmas parties and gastronomic workshops for children and families.
If your child loves to cook and you know she or he has a passion for creating delicious and creative things at the kitchen, you can not miss a workshop at Espai Granada, they will learn to prepare authentic delicacies with the most desired ingredient, chocolate!
Where: Carrer de la Ciutat de Granada, 28B, 08005 átic
Cookiteca
This cooking school offers workshops that aim to develop creativity and healthy eating habits for your kids.
Regardless of the previous knowledge, the workshops are a great way to learn the basics and have fun while working in a team.
The classes are for children between 6 and 12 years old.
Where: Carrer de Santaló, 64
Patachou
This fantastic pastry shop is one of our favorite places for a sweet treat in Barcelona. How great it is that it offers workshops for kids so that they learn how to make their delicious choux and eclairs!
The workshops are organized once a few weeks and are a great way of letting your kid have a unique experience in Barcelona.
Where: Carrer de Roger de Llúria, 114
Escribà De Luxe Bakery
Want to go a little off the beaten path to discover fabulous pastry creations? Escribà designs sweet impossibilities, from edible walls to delicious shoes. Visit their home base on Gran Via in the Eixample. There, you’ll find amazing displays and exhibits of his work. If they are decorating a show cake, there’s a viewing platform so you can see Escribà team in action. Finish off with a bite to eat in the adjoining café.
Where: Escribà has a second café on the very accessible Ramblas. Check out their incredible window display in their Art Noveau cafe next to the Boqueria on the Rambla.
If you are interested in some particular place or activity, or still doubting what you can do in Barcelona with kids, don’t hesitate to contact us. Contact us for more information on apartments around these areas.
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