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Spain is a family oriented country and spending a kids break in Spain will provide you with a wonderful and relaxing family holiday. Here we have the top 10 reasons why Spain is the best destination for a holiday with your kids.

1. The Spaniards love children! You will find that Spain has one of the most child-geared cultures, and with that, children are always kept in mind. There are numerous water parks, zoo’s, child-friendly beaches and restaurants and activities planned out by hotels for their guests with children.  Special family oriented hotels offer babysitting services.
2. One of the first thoughts, which come to mind in regards to Spain, is the almost perfect weather! Spain enjoys fantastic temperatures all year round.  If you need to get away from the gloomy winter days, then come to Spain! You will find that Spain has on average 300 days of sunshine a year!
3. Spanish food is rich in taste and prepared with great care. Breads and pastries are beloved here, as is the use of fresh vegetables in meals. Wine is served with almost every meal, and Spanish wine is slowly gaining notoriety in the world.

1. Water and Amusement parks are everywhere! There is not one child who will not cry with joy at the mention of an amusement or water park, and fortunately, Spain has plenty of both.  Aqualandia is located in Benidorm and was the first water park created in Spain in 1985. It has since been developed into one of the largest parks covering over 150,000 square metres. In this park, you will also find beautiful flower gardens.
2. One of the main tourist attractions in Spain would be its beaches! You cannot think about Spain, without thinking of the beaches. Spain’s blessed with 5,000 miles of coastline, which provides stunning and serene beaches.  Many of Spain’s beaches have been voted as top beaches in Europe.  A unique concept in Spain, is the child-friendly beaches, in which you can rest assure your child will have a proper, safe and exciting playtime.
3. If you are brave and not afraid of heights,  El Transbordador Aeri del Port is an experience you will always remember.  El Transbordador Aeri del Port is a cable car ride, which takes you across Barcelona and is available only through appointment.  Children under six ride free. The ride takes approximately seven minutes. You will be dazzled and impressed with the beautiful scenery.
4. The L’Aquarium Barcelona is perhaps one the best-known aquariums in Europe and with good reason.  It contains over 11,000 animals, 35 tanks and the only Oceanarium in Europe.  It offers tons of educational activities for children and even a chance to dive with the sharks! This, of course, is for adults; however, children along with their parents can also have the opportunity to spend the night by the shark tank.
5. Parc Güell is a marvellous garden in Barcelona, completed in 1914 and is today a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking through this amazing garden, your child may feel like Alice in Wonderland!  The garden is filled with beautifully sculptured statues, mosaics, fountains, and even a sea-serpent bench.
6. In Spain, you will find agencies and stores who specialise in making sure you have everything you need for your child during your trip in Spain.  You can rent anything from car seats, stroller to high chairs.
7. Holiday rentals are always easy to find. Tourism is a big part of Spain and providing visitors with adequate, comfortable and affordable accommodations is no small thing for the Spanish.  If you decide to take a holiday to Spain, you will be warmly welcomed and treated with utmost importance.
8. Parc Güell is a marvellous garden in Barcelona, completed in 1914 and is today a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking through this amazing garden, your child may feel like Alice in Wonderland!  The garden is filled with beautifully sculptured statues, mosaics, fountains, and even a sea-serpent bench.
9. In Spain, you will find agencies and stores who specialise in making sure you have everything you need for your child during your trip in Spain.  You can rent anything from car seats, stroller to high chairs.
10. Holiday rentals are always easy to find. Tourism is a big part of Spain and providing visitors with adequate, comfortable and affordable accommodations is no small thing for the Spanish.  If you decide to take a holiday to Spain, you will be warmly welcomed and treated with utmost importance.