Discovering Baby Fun
Are you coming to discover Barcelona with your children? Do you live in the city, but you’re always short of ideas to keep your kids entertained all through the weekend?
No problem at all! In this article, you will find 5 ideas of activities and visits to do with your children, no matter their age!
1 The Ciutadella Park
It’s simply a staple. With or without children, you must absolutely visit this park! This huge park is located at the heart of the city, and will offer you numerous and varied activities.
– Take a stroll at ease around the park.
– Sit on the grass to enjoy a picnic and/or listen to the guitar and djembe players.
– Play ping-pong (There are game tables at your disposal, next to one of the entrances on the side of Marina metro station).
– Take the kids to the playground areas! You’ll like to know that there’s a games library open every day in the small children area.
– Ride a boat.
– Feed the ducks.
– Visit the three dragons’ museum. You’ll find more information here.
– Have your picture taken with the mammoth, which looks absolutely realistic!
– Rent a small kart and tour the park around.
– Dance at the bandstand.
– Have a bite or something to drink in one of the two “chiringuitos”.
You see, we haven’t lied to you! It’s impossible to be bored at the Ciutadella Park!
2 The Zoo
The Zoo is located inside the Ciutadella Park. It’s quite vast and you will easily spend the whole day visiting it. There, you will find lots of animals housed in delightful backgrounds. Several times a day, you’ll have the chance to attend a dolphin show (in Spanish and Catalan).
3 The d’Horta Labyrinth
This park is located outside the town centre, but it’s certainly worth checking! You guessed it right, as its name suggests, we’re talking about an actual labyrinth here. To get lost inside an open-air labyrinth sure is a fun activity for children and adults alike! You’ll also be able to enjoy the beautiful park and its surroundings. It’s open every day from April, 1st to October, 31st from 10:00h to 20:00h, and from November, 1st to March, 31st from 10:00h to 19:00h.
You’ll find all the information here.
Since once in a while it may also rain in Barcelona, we’ll give you two ideas next for activities during rainy days
4 The Cosmo Caixa Museum
This museum is located outside the town centre. You’ll have to take the subway or the bus to get there. It’s a delightful activity to enjoy during around half a day. This museum is mainly for the children. There, you will find a reenactment of the Amazon rainforest, enjoy several hands – on experiences, watch and learn about the evolution of life on Earth.
You’ll find all the information here.
5 The Aquarium of Barcelona
The aquarium, right next to the sea, is located close to the Maremagnum mall (perfect if you feel like doing a little shopping before or after the visit). Please know that it’s very popular, but it’s certainly worth the trip! Unfortunately, the ticket fare is a little expensive – but it will graciously save a rainy afternoon! It has no less than 35 tanks, home of over 11.000 animals of 450 species. There’s a space dedicated to children where they’ll be able to see a reenactment of the marshes, a cave and part of the Costa Brava. In a playful, fun way, all the family will be able to discover and learn about the functioning of the ecosystem. Shivers are guaranteed in the sharks’ underwater tank. If you wish, you can even make arrangements to celebrate the birthday party of the child at the aquarium!
If you know of any places or activities that you would like to recommend, please feel free to share them in the comments below!
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