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The best places in Spain for families

By Always Spain editors · Updated · About Always Spain

Alicante, Valencian Community
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Spain is very child-friendly: kids are out late, welcome in restaurants and play in the squares. These places add good schools and space to grow.

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Best overall

Valencian Community

Valencia

Beaches, the Turia park and many schools.

€€€€ 2 to 3 days

Safest feel

Catalonia

Girona

Compact, calm, near Barcelona.

€€€€ 1 to 2 days

Best school choice

Community of Madrid

Madrid

The most international schools in Spain.

€€€€ 3 to 4 days

Best international-school hub on the coast

Andalusia

Marbella

Lots of British and international schools.

€€€€ 2 days

Best public services

Basque Country

Bilbao

Well run, green, good schools.

€€€€ 2 days

Best island option

Balearic Islands

Palma de Mallorca

International schools and outdoor life.

€€€€ 2 to 3 days

Best value city

Andalusia

Seville

Big parks and a family culture.

€€€€ 2 to 3 days

Best beach town

Catalonia

Sitges

International schools nearby and a train to Barcelona.

€€€€ 1 to 2 days

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