Activities for Families

Valencia with the Family: the Oceanogràfic, the Bioparc, and the Turia Gardens

Con niños, Valencia se organiza mejor en torno a tres anclas: el Oceanogràfic, el acuario más grande de Europa; el Bioparc, un zoo sin jaulas visibles; y los Jardines del Turia, el parque gratuito que atraviesa la ciudad de punta a punta. La clave para no agotar la jornada es no intentar los tres el […]

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Beaches, the Albufera, and Paella in Valencia: Where to Swim, How to Get There, and Where to Try It

Valencia tiene playa a un paso del centro, un parque natural con arrozales a media hora y el pueblo donde nació la paella dentro de ese mismo parque. Para bañarte, la Malvarrosa y sus playas vecinas están a un tranvía del centro y no hace falta reservar nada. Para la Albufera hay dos formas de

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Walking Tour of Park Güell

If you already know when to go and which area to visit (we covered that in our guide «When to Go, What to Skip, and Whether It’s Worth It»), here’s the practical part: the actual step-by-step itinerary to make the most of the entire park without wandering around unnecessarily or missing the viewpoints that almost no one visits. Before you start:

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Beaches in Barcelona and the Surrounding Area: A Complete Guide to the Catalan Coast

Barcelona is one of the few major European cities where you can visit the Sagrada Família in the morning and be in the water by noon. But the city’s beach isn’t the only option—nor is it always the best one. Here’s a guide to what to expect at each one, and when it’s worth the trip

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