Travelling to Alicante (or any destination) with children can seem like a challenge. But if you plan your trip well and look for activities to enjoy as a family, your little ones will take back wonderful and unforgettable memories of Alicante. Here are just some of the options you could choose so your kids have a fabulous time, but there are many, many more to discover.
Terra Mítica — learning and thrills
Do your children like intense excitement? At Terra Mítica they can have fun and scream their heads off on the countless fun attractions in this theme park. They’ll also learn the key features of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia, etc. because the park is based around the theme of ancient Mediterranean cultures. Make sure it’s on your list of things to do with children in Alicante.
Aqualandia Benidorm — water and adrenaline
This water park in Benidorm is spread out over more than 200,000 m2 and delights little ones who love burning through their vast reserves of adrenaline. The water park has relaxation zones with jacuzzis and calming water jets, although the biggest attractions are Verti-Go (the second biggest waterslide in Europe), Splash, Zig-Zag and Black Hole, plus the soft slides and white water rapids. Aqualandia Benidorm is normally open from the second fortnight in May onwards and the water used in the park is taken directly from the sea.
Aqua Natura — splashes of fun
This new water park in Benidorm will also put children’s daring to the test. Aqua Natura covers an area of over 40,000 m2 and is located next to Terra Natura Benidorm. It has popular attractions such as La Cresta, Tornado, Kamikaze, Río Aventura, etc. There is also a wave pool with geisers and waterfalls, over 700 m of fun slides and a kids-only swimming zone.
Terra Natura Benidorm — all the animals
This zoo is one of the best things to do in Benidorm with children. It recreates the world’s different habitats, especially those found on the continents of America, Asia and Europe. Terra Natura Benidorm is a magical experience for children because it lets them admire and interact with animals: deer, jaguars, snakes, elephants, tigers, etc. Smaller children can also enjoy a sweet donkey ride.
Pola Park — fun in Santa Pola
This theme park is in Santa Pola, a town in Alicante province; it’s 24,000 m2 in size and has attractions for all ages. There are bouncy castles and soft play areas for little ones, plus rollercoasters and giant slides for braver children. Pola Park also has a boating lake for cooling down on hot days. So make sure you plan a trip to Santa Pola if you’re on holiday with children in Alicante.
Alicante museums — for curious visitors
Who said that children, who are curious by nature, don’t like museums? If you suggest a fun day out and drop hints about the exciting things they’ll see, they’re sure to have a whale of a time.
Visiting museums is definitely a good plan when you visit Alicante with children. You could head to MARQ (Alicante Archaeological Museum), MACA (Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art), MUBAG (Gravine Museum of Fine Art), the Ibi Biodiversity Museum or MUPE (Palaeontology Museum of Elche).
Other centres to visit in Alicante with children are the Salt Museum in Santa Pola; the Valor Chocolate Museum in Villajoyosa and the Turrón (Nougat) Museum in Jijona.
Enjoy the Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
This five-star hotel is a perfect option for having fun as a family and is located next to the Terra Mítica theme park. The Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa, a Royal Hideaway Hotel has countless pools, spectacular gardens and unique experiences that transport the visitor to Asian countries by awakening the five senses. Zen-inspired luxury that will delight the whole family.
Boat trip in Alicante
Boats are another activity that never fail to please. Children jump for joy when you suggest a catamaran, speed boat or sailing boat trip. Excursions normally depart from Alicante, Santa Pola, Calpe, Benidorm and Denia, and you can even have dinner on board. It will definitely be an unforgettable trip and there are different types of boat and prices for every budget.
Dinopark Callosa — a Prehistoric experience
This educational theme park is very close to Benidorm in Callosa d’en Sarrià and it will amaze children with its life size robotic, still and noisy models. DinoPark Algar also has spaces for children with play areas, a palaeontology patio, 3D cinema and unique cactus garden.
Hiking with children in Alicante
Alicante has endless possibilities for enjoying beautiful hiking trails with children. Just make sure you choose an easy route so you don’t have to worry about the kids suddenly running off. There are so many natural spaces where you can share a lovely walk in nature with children that it’s impossible to list just two or three, so we’ll leave it in your hands to choose a place to explore with the smallest members of the household.
The beach with children in Alicante
This plan is a guaranteed success. Children love the beach, water, sand… They always have a fantastic time by the sa and never get tired of the fun. Any destination that you choose on the coast of Alicante will be perfect, but one good example is Almadraba beach, which is next to Albufereta and very close to Alicante city. It’s perfect for small children because it’s very safe and calm; it also has a beach bar and swings. A trip to the beach is definitely an essential item on your list of things to do with children in Alicante.
