Barcelona is a lively and very crowded city that also happens to be a very good destination for families with children. From the peaceful Parc Güell to the Parque Zoologico, as well as fun spots like Happy Park Port Aventura and Cataluña en Miniatura, there's plenty to choose from.
To locate accommodations, restaurants, and attractions that are particularly kid-friendly, refer to the "Kids" icon throughout this guide. Large family rooms are sometimes available, which saves considerably on having to pay for two doubles rooms.
To locate accommodations, restaurants, and attractions that are particularly kid-friendly, refer to the "Kids" icon throughout this guide.
Familyhostel (tel. 800/733-9753; www.learn.unh.edu/familyhostel) takes the whole family, including kids ages 8 to 15, on moderately priced U.S. and international learning vacations. Lectures, field trips, and sightseeing are guided by a team of academics.
Recommended family travel websites include Family Travel Forum (www.familytravelforum.com); Family Travel Network (www.familytravelnetwork.com); Traveling Internationally with Your Kids (www.travelwithyourkids.com); and Family Travel Files (www.thefamilytravelfiles.com).
Also, be sure to check out our Frommer's 500 places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up.
