Beautiful Costa Blanca on Spain’s central Mediterranean coast has been attracting tourists for decades. At first they came to enjoy the warm climate, wide sandy bays and little scenic coves tucked away behind high cliffs. But as the area has become more popular, something else has happened. Fishing villages have evolved into resorts that specialise in holidays, jammed full of restaurants, bars, shops, hotels and family attractions. A prime example is Benidorm. Barely recognisable from its days as a sleepy fishing village, the town is now famous as a holiday resort with fantastic facilities and entertainment for all the family.
Sheltered by mountains, Costa Blanca enjoys the best holiday weather in Spain with the most days of sunshine in a year. The coastal region has even been named by the World Health Organisation as having one of the healthiest climates in the world. It’s little wonder, then, that many of the attractions for children involve water-based fun. Aqualandia near Benidorm is one of the best places to spend a fun-filled day dipping in and out of the water. It’s among the largest aqua parks in the world, with more than twenty slides and water rides centred around a huge lagoon area. Perfect for water babies, the park also appeals to adults with a giant Jacuzzi surrounded by fountains and waterfalls.
Right next door to Aqualandia is another water attraction, but this time the marine mammals are doing the splashing. Dolphins take centre stage at Mundomar Park, performing shows in the afternoon and posing for photos with the children. There’s also an underwater viewing area where visitors can watch them interacting with their trainers. Families looking for an unforgettable experience can book a session in the water with the dolphins or sealions. The park is home to exotic animals like flamingos, parrots and lemurs, as well as water mammals like penguins and otters. Feeding time for the penguins and lemurs, when the animals are at their most active, is a guaranteed highlight for the kids.
Theme parks are always a big hit with children too, and Costa Blanca has a fantastic one. No effort has been spared in constructing Terra Mitica, which is split into areas with rides dedicated to the great Mediterranean civilizations of Egypt, Rome, Greece, Iberia and ‘The Islands’. Some of the attractions, such as the looping rollercoaster and an enormous pendulum swing, are truly hair-raising, but there are smaller versions for younger children and those with delicate stomachs. In the heat of the midday sun, getting soaked on the water log and rapids river rides is an exciting way for the family to cool off.
Benidorm definitely has the greatest concentration of activities geared towards kids, but the popularity of family Costa Blanca holidays means that you can find entertainment for children no matter where you go. Even the more adult-orientated towns like Altea are used to welcoming children and have seafront play areas and child-friendly facilities. Retaining its Spanish charm, the little town of Altea is ideal for families looking for a quiet base close to Benidorm’s attractions.
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