| Barcelona is a very popular vacation destination | | | | but closes at 9 pm on weekdays and 9:30 pm on |
| among families from around the world on account | | | | weekends. The ticket prices are €17.50 for |
| of its perfect weather, beautiful beaches and vast | | | | adults, €14.50 for senior citizens and children |
| array of facilities for entertainment and recreation. | | | | under 12 have ticket prices set at €12.50. |
| People who are travelling with young children will | | | | 3. Catalan Sailing Trip - A sailing trip around the |
| enjoy staying in Barcelona since there are so | | | | Catalan is the ideal way to spend a day in |
| many activities and attractions here that cater | | | | Barcelona with your family. This can be |
| specifically to children. This guide lists some of the | | | | accomplished by hiring a boat at the Olympic Port; |
| top attractions for families in Barcelona. | | | | and depending on your budget, you can either hire |
| 1. Parc de La Ciutadella - The Parc de la Ciutadella | | | | a small sailboat or a yacht, with a number of |
| is the ideal place for families to spend an entire | | | | options in between. These sailboats are available |
| day. This park is located in the center of the city | | | | both manned and unmanned according to your |
| and is very popular among the people, both local | | | | skill levels at sailing. |
| and foreign. Families will enjoy a visit to the Parc | | | | 4. Barcelona Beach - Barcelona has a number of |
| de la Ciutadella which is a great picnic spot, with | | | | beaches across the city which are great places |
| its large lake that allows for activities like boating. | | | | for families to spend a day together, either just |
| The park is also the location of the Barcelona | | | | relaxing by the water or by participating in some |
| Zoo, which is a great place to take young children. | | | | of the water sports activities available like jet |
| The zoo has a large selection of animals, a pony | | | | skiing and surfing. |
| section where the children can take rides and an | | | | 5. Poble Espanyol - The Poble Espanyol is a small |
| electric cars area where they can play. | | | | mock village built on the outskirts of Barcelona |
| 2. Barcelona Aquarium - The Barcelona aquarium is | | | | that illustrates the Spanish way of life. There are |
| one of the largest in Europe and it is located at | | | | a number of activities available here for children |
| Moll d'Espanya, Port Vell. The aquarium is a great | | | | and adults of all ages, including craft workshops |
| place to visit with children, as it features an | | | | and art displays. The Poble Espanyol also has a |
| extensive collection of underwater life. The | | | | number of picnic areas and is very popular among |
| Barcelona Aquarium opens at 9:30 am on all days, | | | | families. |