While travelling with children is always more complicated than travelling with your partner, the moments with the little ones in the family are the most valuable. That is why we recommend you to enjoy your family holiday for 100%. One of the best destinations to enjoy a family holiday for both kids and the adults is definitely Alicante. The beaches, museums, leisure options… There are many activities in this city which you can do with the whole family. These are the best things to do in Alicante with children!

What to do in Alicante with children

For adventure seekers: Tabarca Island

Do your children love to hear some good pirate stories? Then Alicante would be the perfect place to discover the history of the pirates that lived here! Tabarca Island is located close to the coast of Alicante and it is a real pirate island. Formerly Barbarian pirates have fled to Tabarca and wanted to build walls which would surround the old city. The trip from Alicante to the Island takes about an hour: perfect to tell your kids some old pirate stories before you will arrive at this special island.

A single trip to the island costs less than £20 with various departures in the summer season. During the winter season the boat leaves only at 11 am and 4.30 pm.

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Museums to visit with children in Alicante

If there is anything near Alicante which characterises the city, it would definitely be the passion for fireworks, gunpowder, colours and campfires… Due to this, the Museum of the Bonfire is one of the places which you have to visit if you would like to discover the traditions of this region. In Valencia, “Las Fallas” is the most famous festival with fireworks, bonfires and in Alicante this would be”´Noche de San Juan”. These are the most impressive festivals for your children to discover during a visit in the region of Alicante.

Another fascinating place which we recommend to visit with your kids is the Museum of the Christmas cribs. Alicante is a city where the Christmas crib is a traditional element and where you can find a space dedicated to this symbol of Christmas. You have the ability to visit this beautiful place during the whole year. You and your children will love it!

Besides that, the castle of Santa Bárbara is one of the most important places of interest in Alicante. Thematic exhibitions and tours are held where everyone can discover the secrets of this medieval building. The view from the castle is not convenient for people who fear heights, but it is definitely spectacular. At the end of your visit you can make a tour with your own car or with the “Turibus” through the beautiful park “la Ereta”. There is no better place to visit than Santa Bárbara during a holiday in Alicante.

Other activities in Alicante with children

• Attractions. Without too much equipment there are far enough activities for the whole family from Alicante. One of the best is a visit to the theme park “Terra Mítica” where you can find many roller coasters and playgrounds. This big theme park is inspired by the civilisations of the Mediterranean Sea (Greece, Rome, Egypt). Each area throughout the park has its own theme. When you would like to time travel a little bit more you should definitely visit “el Desafio Medieval”. This is a place where you can enjoy a spectacular dinner show with battles between the Moors and the Christians. Alicante with children sounds amazing right?

• Zoos and safari parks. If you would like to discover the secrets of nature there are also many activities regarding animals in Benidorm, such as a visit to: “Terra Natura” and “Mundomar”. While Mundomar focuses on marine types, you will find various animals from Europe, Asia and America in Terra Natura. Nearby in Elche, you will feel like a real adventurer during a visit to the Río Safari where you can see all kinds of animals at exhibitions and you can even ride a pony or camel. In Penaguila you will discover a similar place: Safari Aitana. Here lives a great variety of animals in semi-freedom which you can see from very close and can make pictures from the car, like a real safari!

• Other activities. Another essential place in Alicante is “Mundi Golf”, located in the town of Altea. This place is very close to Alicante located on te beach of Albir. This minigolf distinguishes themselves because of their sculptures. During the game you have to dodge monuments like the Eiffel Tower, the door of Alcalá and the Atomium in Brussels. A great idea for your kids to learn geography while playing mini golf. Furthermore, in Vital Par Centre you will find a diversity of activities. This place is located on the countryside and it is a perfect place during every time of the year. There is a children’s swimming pool, a playground for families and an area for extreme adventures. Maybe something for you family during your holiday in Alicante?

As you can see there is plenty to do in Alicante with children or in the surrounding villages. You can not only enjoy these activities but you can also learn a lot about the history of certain areas and learn about nature. So, on your next trip with the family, you can introduce your kids with this jewel on the Costa Blanca! Do you want to know more about this coast? Read more about the gastronomy of the Costa Blanca.