Andalusia is a wonderful place to visit with children and Granada is a particularly welcoming place for families. The main pull to this stunning city in the south of Spain is its history and architecture – which may not sound especially alluring to a family with small children but, Granada is also a place where parents and children can enjoy a wonderful sunny climate and a deliciously slow pace of life; really taking time over meals, strolls and outdoor play. Here are some of the best things about Granada for families:
Forget babysitters and putting the kids to bed early and do as the locals do – take your children everywhere with you, let them eat out with you late at night and then play in the square under the moonlight while you enjoy a glass of wine and some tapas! It may seem strange at first, but you’ll soon see that it really does make sense to get out and about with children after sun down, especially during those hot summer months, and if it means you get a lie-in in the morning, so much the better!
There is no shortage of apartments for rent in Granada which make a great base for you and your family to enjoy an independent stay in the city. The Albaicin area is a particularly picturesque and pleasant place to book accommodation.
One of the down falls of travelling to Granada with small children is that it is a very hilly place. If you are taking a pushchair, it can be pretty hard work. A good way around this is to use the hop on – hop off sightseeing bus which is a very pleasant (and restful) way of seeing everything that Granada has to offer and getting a general feel for the place.
If your children are having a hard time with the heat and they don’t share your enthusiasm for Moorish architecture, treat them to a day at the seaside. Salobreña is only 45 minutes away by car and is well equipped with restaurants, sun umbrellas for rent, shops, etc.
Granada has plenty to offer for the sweet-toothed too. Chocolate y Churros (hot chocolate and deep-fried, sugary twists of dough) is a classic and can be found in pretty much any café. Piononos (cinnamon cakes) and Glorias (Almond cakes) are two other local specialities.
Sea, sand, sun, sweets, late nights and relaxed, happy parents…now doesn’t that just sound like every child’s dream holiday?
