25 places you should visit with your children BEFORE they grow up 2026

Ireland

Ireland is a small paradise in northern Europe. We leave you the best free plans to do in Ireland:

• Dublin. Don't forget to go to the museums, a surprising place for the little ones, like the Natural History Museum.
• In Belfast you can take a tour of the Town Hall or visit St. Anne's Cathedral.
• Cork. For children it is an incredible place, especially Fitzgerald Park, on the banks of the River Lee.
• West County Cork. In this place you can be surprised by the cliffs that you see in the photo, magical places to see the sea. You have an application, Explore West Cork, where you can see maps, hiking routes, etc.

Majorca

Mallorca is not just a lot of nightlife and foreign tourism. Mallorca, in fact, has been chosen as the best island in Spain and the second in Europe, according to Trip Advisor awards.

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• In Mallorca there is a lot of tourism to do with children, for example, the Cuevas del Drach, with the small lake, the turquoise blue puddles, the large stalactites, a boat ride or the concert offered from the lakes are some of the things you will visit.
• The capital, Palma de Mallorca, with its imposing cathedral.
• The glass or pearl factories that you can find...
• The beaches, many of them little known. Those that are adapted for family tourism...

Still don't you dare to go?

Santorini

And from a Spanish island we moved to another island, but this time Greece. And Santorini, of course, has its charm.

This wonderful island, all full of blues and whites, with volcanic soil (hence many beaches have sand in shades of brown) or the archaeological remains that you can find make this island a wonderful place.

To go with children, as a couple... Without a doubt, the whole family will enjoy and marvel at this beautiful island.

Stone Monastery

And from the Greek islands, we flew to Spain, specifically Zaragoza, where the Monasterio de Piedra is located. This construction dates back to the 13th century and there you can see the beautiful church or its impressive cloister.

But, as a suggestion, the surroundings of the monastery are really beautiful, where you can see the spectacular Cola de Caballo waterfall, one of the highest in Spain; There are different waterfalls, smaller waterfalls. Perfect place to visit with children, since you can take different hiking routes, duly signposted and where you can enjoy different birds.

Cadiz

And now, heading south, without leaving Spain, we go down to the silver tin of Spain, Cádiz.

You cannot miss going with the children: huge beaches, where they can play, bathe in the sea and enjoy the gastronomy, such as fish.

The capital, with the Town Hall, a monument to the Constitution, or other towns such as Chipiona or Conil are other adventures that Cádiz offers us.

And, since not everything is beach, there are also mountains. A route through the White Villages of the Sierra is a perfect plan for a bad day.

Route 66

We take the plane again 'on the other side of the pond' and we arrive on the well-known Route 66. A car trip to go with children in which they will meet different towns that we are used to seeing in the movies. Those roads heading to nowhere, that seem to have no end. The Grand Canyon or the Monument Valley are some places that you will find in this wonder that all bikers on the planet desire.

Andorra

Pyrenees, mountains, calm, great plains, lakes, adventure, hiking... Still don't know what we're talking about? Well, indeed, if you are traveling with children and want to spend some great days surrounded by the mountains, adventure parks, lakes, etc. It's your place!

• Ordino Arcalís. With a chairlift, you will climb 2643 meters in altitude to begin any hiking route. One of them leads to the 3 lakes of Tristaina.
• Naturlandia, in Sant Julià de Lòria, a place where you can see numerous animal and plant species typical of the Pyrenees such as wolves, bears, etc.
• Tobotronc. A spectacular slide through a forest in which you will travel more than five kilometers descending among nature.

Dubai Cruise

It is always an option to take a cruise to see different places, especially if we are talking about islands.

Traveling on a boat we can enjoy a lot of places that can only be accessed by sea. Dubai is not one of them, but we think it is a great place to enjoy on a cruise.

You will visit Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas. The huge skyscrapers, the large beaches with crystal clear water, Abu Dhabi and its Sheikh Zayed mosque, Emirates Palace or the Formula 1 circuit. Or the Sir Bani Yas island, with paradisiacal beaches, full of palm trees.

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Sardinia

We are going again to an island, this time Italian. Don't you know Sardinia yet? You can't miss it!

From the School of Culture and Italian Language we have a very fun plan. They have created "sueÑaSerdiÑa" to get to know the entire region: sea, mountains, all the typical gastronomy... It seems normal, right? And if we tell you that you will also give Italian classes to learn the language, what do you think?

A 10-day trip that has a price of 900 euros and you will know all the ins and outs of this island that was ceded by the Aragonese to the Italians.

Croatia

Croatia, without a doubt, is a still somewhat unknown place. It is not the typical place where tourists go, but it will not be for no reason. Do you want to know them?

• In the image, in the upper right, you can see the Plitvice Lakes National Park. Lakes, waterfalls and an unimaginable natural environment, declared Natural Heritage by UNESCO.
• Zagreb, capital and largest city of Croatia. The Main Square, the National Theater, Llica Street or the Dolac Market are some of the things you can find in this beautiful city.
• Don't forget the crystalline beaches, especially in summer, to take a refreshing dip, enjoying the Adriatic Sea.

Thailand

Did you know that Thailand is one of the favorite destinations for a long-distance trip? No wonder! A country that has a lot of tourist potential and that surprises us every day with all its beauty.

• Phuket Beach, the largest in Thailand, known as the Black Pearl and from where you can see Phi Phi Island
• Bangkok, a city to get lost in contemplating the beauty of its monuments: the Grand Royal Palace, the different temples such as Wat Poh or Wat Traimit or the Wat of the Emerald Buddha.
• Northern Thailand lags behind in beauty. Places to visit with temples, museums and a great tradition of crafts. In the Oro Triangle you will see a natural Thailand, full of forests, crop fields, etc.

We would love to go!

Asturias

A paradise in the north of Spain that unites sea and mountains. Great gastronomy, places to visit and lots of plans to do with children and routes to get to know this environment.

• Hiking through the Picos de Europa. Routes through the Lakes of Covadonga, ascent to some easy peaks to go with children. A day of mountaineering with the family and good footwear to get to know these places.
• Museums and beaches, such as Gulpilluri, which is located inside a cliff.
• Little towns like Llanes, Cudillero or Ribadesella will leave us amazed with their beauty.

Galicia

We are not moving from the north of Spain, but we are moving to Galicia, a place where you can do different family activities, going with children. Do you want to know them?

• Leisure activities, such as the O Grove aquarium, the Aquarium Finisterrae or the Marin Multi-adventure EcoPark.
• To get to know the Rias Baixas you can do it on your own or, if you prefer, choose to go on an excursion with the kids.
• And don't forget to see the Hercules Lighthouse, from the 1st century and measuring almost 60 meters, amazing!
• Santiago and its magnificent cathedral, arrival of pilgrims, Vigo...

If you have time, a route through this community to see everything (or almost) is a great plan for this summer.

Azores Islands

And, from the Iberian Peninsula, we moved to some islands, specifically, the Azores that belong to Portugal.

Located in the middle of the Atlantic, this archipelago has a lot of places to go sightseeing. A paradise close to Spain that, without a doubt, you will love.

India

And now, we take the plane to fly to the other side of the world. Grab your suitcases because we are arriving in India.

Why is this place to go with children? Because of how educational the clash of cultures can be. Accustomed to ours, seeing another one so different will make you think a lot about what people are like.

• You will be able to visit the Periyar National Park, a reserve where there are tigers, elephants and this beautiful prey.
• TheTaj Mahal, known throughout the world, declared as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
• Cochin, one of the best-known ports in the country.

These are just three little things you can do in this great country.

Ecuador

Now we fly to South America to stop in Ecuador, a country with a lot of charm, very rural, but very touristy. Learn about some of the options you can visit:

• The capital, Quito. City, nocturnal and with an old town declared a World Heritage Site.
• TheAmazon. Don't you want to visit this well-known and granrío?
• Holy Water Baths, with springs, waterfalls and full of minerals.
• Middle of the World City, a monument that, in theory, divides the northern and southern hemispheres.

Kenya

And what do you think about doing a safari in Kenya? It is a very good idea, always respecting the animals, because the little ones will enjoy seeing giraffes, elephants and even lions.

Also, the sunsets with the animals, the city... It is a beautiful place to go and so the little ones will also get to know other cultures.

If you feel like it, you can also go to the beach, like those in Diani.

Indonesia

A place to get lost, enjoy the beaches, the natural landscapes or its temples, like that of Yogyakarta, a city in Indonesia.

Likewise, beaches and beaches with crystal clear waters where children can enjoy the sea. The volcanoes of Java and the Bali Barat National Park.

On Komodo Island, visit the world's largest dragon (a huge lizard)...

Vietnam

In this rural country, we can see:

• Hoan Kiem Lake, the central part of Hanoi and of course this city.
• Tam Coc, near Hanoi, a place where you can see the large rice fields, the mountains and navigate a river to enter three different caves.
• Sapa, with the famous rice fields mountains. You can walk around the area and get to know the small towns that live among the mountains.
• Hoian, city of fishermen and artisans.

And many more plans!

Disneyland Paris

And how could we not go with children to Disneyland Paris, the place where magic is born and move around the city.

Costa Brava

On the Costa Brava there are different places to visit with children. And not only beach and beautiful sunsets, that too, but places with archaeological remains, such as the Iberian Village of Ullastret.

In the town of Besalú you can see its beautiful bridge or the old Jewish quarter, with thermal baths. Another place is the Garrotxa area, a volcanic natural park.

Cadaqués, the Ruins of Empúries or the remains of the Romanesque are other tourist attractions in this area.

Norwegian fjords

Natural paradise, without a doubt, are these wonderful landscapes in Norway. And taking a cruise between mountains, rivers and lakes is the most relaxing thing to do with children. And much more for adults, who will be able to admire these landscapes.

Oslo or the city of Bergen, known as the capital of the fjords, where you will find, among other things, a beautiful aquarium that children will love.

The fjords, glaciers and towns in the area complete our visit.

London

London is a perfect place to go with children. Not only because of the well-known and beautiful places to visit: Big Ben, Tower Bridge or the London Eye (a giant Ferris wheel), but you can also enjoy the M&M store where you can buy these sweets, stuffed animals, cups, etc.

Take a tour of Harry Potter's London, visit the National Gallery, the British Museum or enjoy one of the many musicals.

Holland

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Madrid

The capital of Spain also offers plenty of places to go with children. Do you want to know them?

The Madrid Río, recently created. A perfect place to ride a bike, take a walk, ride the swings or have an ice cream.

• The different theme parks: the Amusement Park, Warner Park, the Madrid Zoo, Faunia and a lot more.
• Museums like the wax museum so they can enjoy seeing their idols made into dolls.
• The Temple of Debod, Gran Vía with its musicals, children's theaters, Retiro Park or Capricho Park will complete a great visit.

El templo de Debod, la Gran Vía con sus musicales, teatros infantiles, el parque del Retiro o del Capricho completarán una visita genial.