Andalucía with kids: a 6 day itinerary in Southern Spain
Southern Spain has long been a popular holiday destination but it’s perhaps more associated with sun, sand and relaxing by a pool. A trip to Andalucía with kids can offer so much more, from stunning architecture, child-friendly museums, grand cities and a fabulous al fresco dining scene…
Málaga with kids: top 10 things to do and where to stay
Málaga is is well-known as a popular holiday destination for families but the focus is usually on the beaches, resorts and bars. It might be tempting to bypass the city completely and head straight to the beach but you’d be missing out on a wonderful experience, bursting with activities…
Granada with kids: things to do and top tips
The southern Spanish region of Andalucía is an enticing destination for families to to visit. From the beaches of the Costa Del Sol to the sparkling atmosphere of Seville and Malaga, you’re never short of options. But perhaps the jewel in the crown sits underneath the snow-capped Sierra Nevada…
Seville with kids: a one day itinerary
Our time in Seville came at the end of a 6 day Andalucía itinerary, in which we’d already visited Malaga and Granada, so we were keen to slow things down and enjoy the city of Seville at our own pace. Malaga (with its Picasso museum and cathedral) and Granada (with the Alhambra)…
Essential tips for taking the ferry to Spain from the UK
The is a review of our personal experience on the ferry to Spain from the UK with Brittany Ferries (crossing from Portsmouth to Santander and back again) in Dec 2021 / Jan 2021. We paid for our own ferry crossing and this post is in no way affiliated with Brittany Ferries. Also, please note that …
LA MOLINA: Family skiing in the Spanish Pyrenees
Spain isn’t an obvious choice for skiing. Indeed, the UK travel agencies don’t include it on their books (although some include neighbouring Andorra in the Pyrenees), and for the winter months, most travellers visiting Spain are searching for sunshine. However, the low-key Spanish ski resort of La Molina, just two hours north of Barcelona (there’s …
A Northern Spain road trip in a campervan: Santander to Barcelona
A winter road trip from Santander to Barcelona and back, mostly camping in our Mazda Bongo camper and a stay at an aparthotel in the Pyrenees. Includes beaches, cities, desert, amazing food, and skiing, all crammed into 2.5 weeks. Read on for details of our Northern Spain road trip…
2 DAYS in MADRID WITH KIDS: itinerary, map, and top things to do
Despite being the Spanish capital, Madrid is often overlooked as a family friendly city break in favour of Barcelona or Seville’s architectural charm. But this buzzing and grand city is a fantastic place to explore, and there is more than enough to fill 2 days in Madrid with kids thanks to fantastic parks, an excellent …
Lanzarote Retreats REVIEW: luxury glamping at Finca de Arrieta
My finger hesitated over the ‘confirm’ button. Didn’t Michael Palin christen the island ‘Lanzagrotty’? Supposedly the island of sunburnt beer bellies, English fry ups, and soulless resorts? Is it possible to get off the beaten track in Lanzarote? There must be more to this island…
Lanzarote with kids: off the beaten track
Are you looking to visit Lanzarote with kids? As an adventurous family who prefer an intrepid style of travel, a family holiday to the Spanish island of Lanzarote had always been off our radar. I had wrongly assumed it was all package holiday resorts and British pubs, and offered little in the way of culture …
Spanish campsite reviews
Camping San Sebastian: Camping Bungalows Igueldo REVIEW
Set behind a sandy horseshoe lagoon, San Sebastian with it’s characterful old own, and world-renowned pintxos (Basque tapas) is a must visit city on any northern Spain road trip. And if you’re looking for a good camping spot in San Sebastian to explore the city for a couple of days, your best option is Camping …
Camping Virgen del Mar REVIEW: a campsite near Santander ferry port
If you’re looking for a campsite near to Santander ferry port, then Camping Virgen del Mar is your best option. It’s only a 15 minute drive from the Santander ferry port and there’s a regular bus that stops nearby to take you into the city of Santander. Plus, the beach is a 5 minute walk …
Vilanova Park REVIEW: winter camping in Catalunya, Spain
Sipping my morning tea outside our Bongo camper with the sunshine warming my face and palm trees dancing above in the light breeze, I had to remind myself that this was December. Now this is the sort of winter camping I could get used to! Read on for our Camping Vilanova Park review…
Camping Gavín REVIEW: family camping in the Spanish Pyrenees
The church bells chimed eight times which meant the club music had been playing non-stop for ten hours. The noise echoed across the valley, keeping time with the snoring from the tent next door. Luckily the fiesta organisers had run out of fireworks sometime around 4am. Our boys had amazingly slept through this soundtrack for …