Family Travel: 5 Ideas for Kids on holiday in Barcelona
Barcelona offers several attractions and activities that parents can use to keep their children happy and amused while on vacation here. Here are five great things to do with children while staying in Barcelona.
1. Visit Barcelona Zoo
Barcelona Zoo, which is located in the exquisite Parc de la Ciutadella, is home to several species of animals. The zoo area also includes a restaurant, a picnic area, a shop, electric cars, mini trains and ponies. Find out more about Barcelona Zoo.
2. Enjoy the Water Rides at the Illa Fantasia Water Park
This park has 20 water slides and three swimming pools that promise fun and entertainment for children of all 
ages. The Illa Fantasia Water Park offers Splash n Slide activities for toddlers, a barbecue area and plenty of restaurants.
3. Try the Water sports at Barceloneta Beach
This beach attracts large crowds in summer and offers windsurfing, kite surfing and other water sports activities. Children who are tired after a day of sports and activities can refresh themselves with fruit juices sold in beach huts.
4. Eat Chocolate at the La Pallaresa Chocolate Restaurant
Families can enjoy treats such as crema catalanas or muffins at this great chocolate restaurant or opt for the well known churros and chocolate combination, which is a specialty of Barcelona. Children can also be taken to chocolate shops to taste chocolates in different shapes and sizes.
5. Spend a day at Montjuic Park
The most exciting features of Montjuic Park are its cable rides, kids’ playground, picnic areas, Montjuic Castle, art museum and the Magic Fountain, which offers spectacular water and light shows every half hour.
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