| Children's Play Parks in Alicante | | | | Sailing Lessons for Kids |
| Parque El Palmeral Alicante | | | | If you head to nearby Albufereta, you can enroll the |
| Parque El Palmeral runs along the seaside and it | | | | kids in sailing lessons. There are various courses for |
| offers plenty of walkways, water areas, play areas | | | | children (many with English instructors) for all ages |
| for the kids and a theatre that runs throughout the | | | | and ability. They will enjoy the sailing and windsurfing |
| summer! What could be better than a family picnic | | | | classes at the Club Náutico Alicante Costa |
| under the many huge palm trees and waterfalls. The | | | | Blanca. |
| kids will especially love a hired boat ride from here! | | | | Kids Attractions and Theme Parks in Alicante |
| Canalejas Park | | | | Visit Santa Barbara Castle The Castle lies on an |
| This is the oldest public park in Alicante - it was | | | | outcrop of land and towers above Alicante, and it is |
| erected over 120 years ago! It is a great leisure and | | | | the prominent landmark of the city. Santa Barbara |
| recreational area in the city and is home to | | | | was built by the Moors in the 10th century and has |
| fascinating 100-year-old rubber plants. There are | | | | everything to offer the visitor, in particular the kids! |
| plenty of kids amusements to be found in this park. | | | | The cannons, palace, moat, bonfire museum, |
| The older kids will be astounded by the Spanish map | | | | dungeons, and the majestic views from the Lookout |
| that has been constructed out of stone! | | | | Tower will mesmerize the younger ones. In the |
| Los Pelaos Park | | | | summertime, there are free musical concerts to be |
| This park is located in the Playa San Juan area. It is | | | | enjoyed that are organised by the local Town Council. |
| an indoor play park. There is an indoor maze that will | | | | Monte Tossal Theme Park |
| definitely go down a treat with the kids! This play | | | | Monte Tossal is located in the city centre next door |
| park is used mainly for children's events such as | | | | to the San Fernando Castle. The Park is on the side |
| parties but you can come here anytime! | | | | of Mount Tossal and is broken up to describe the |
| Beaches and Watersports in Alicante | | | | different regions of Valencia. There are great fun |
| San Juan Beach Alicante | | | | activities for the kids to enjoy here - such as mini |
| This is the most famous beach in Alicante, where the | | | | golf, giant chess, skateboarding, skating and other |
| beach runs from El Campello all the way through to | | | | games. |
| the Cabo de las Huertas coastline. There is wonderful | | | | Canelobre Caves |
| quality of sand to be found at this beach and a visit | | | | Take a trip to Canelobre Caves, they are just 25km |
| will lead to pleasant relaxation for parents and plenty | | | | from Alicante. They are the largest and deepest |
| of sandcastle building for the children! The beach has | | | | caves in Spain. Older kids will admire the magnificence |
| many areas reserved for beach sports such as | | | | of the stalactites and stalagmites, and you all will learn |
| football, beach volleyball and watersports such as | | | | all about the history of the caves through the guided |
| windsurfing. | | | | tour. Find out more about Canelobre Caves. |
| El Postiguet Beach Alicante | | | | Day Trip to Tabarca Island |
| This beach is located in the city at the foot of the | | | | The younger ones in the family will love a trip out to |
| Santa Barbara Castle and near the port. The beach | | | | Tabarca Island. This small island is just a 30-minute |
| has wonderful sand, and walkways lined by palm | | | | ferry ride from Santa Pola. They will love to perch |
| trees. There are plenty of beachsports and | | | | themselves on the top deck for the coastal and sea |
| watersports to be enjoyed here, so much for the | | | | views and also going below deck to see the |
| family to do! | | | | wonderful marine life from the glass bottom of the |
| Playa Lisa in Santa Pola | | | | boat. Tabarca Island was the very first Marine |
| Enjoy the 11kms of beach at the nearby fishing town | | | | Reserve in the Spanish mainland and nearly 1,500 |
| of Santa Pola (less than 30 minutes drive from | | | | hectares of marine life is protected today. The rocky |
| Alicante - 21 km drive on the N-332), and here the | | | | beaches and clear waters of the island make it a |
| kids can enjoy pedalo boat rentals and wind surfing. | | | | perfect family day out. |