Traveling with children can be quite an adventure, and we already know that adventures aren’t always as fun as we’d like. Luckily, the city of Valencia seems to have thought of us, as it was designed by someone who was thinking of swings, ice cream, fun museums, and parents looking for shady benches.
Valencia is flat, easy to walk or get around by public transport, and has a sea, gigantic parks, and lots of plans to do as a family. Here we offer you a guide to enjoy everything Valencia offers for families, and if you stay in an apartment at Concept Flats, we assure you that you will be close to all that fun.
Valencia with kids: a city designed for family enjoyment
Valencia is a comfortable city with a climate that usually accompanies any activity and there is almost always an ice cream parlor nearby to negotiate with tired little ones. The distances between key points such as the City of Arts and Sciences or the historic center can be easily covered by metro, bus, bike, or even walking.
It offers many wide open spaces without cars in sight, pedestrian squares, gardens, and long walks so that children can run, skateboard, or bike without adults being on edge. And in case of rain, no problem, there is always an indoor plan waiting.
Activities for everyone: science, nature, art, and lots of fun
In Valencia, you can mix science, nature, and outdoor playtime in the same trip without it seeming like a “grown-up plan.” The great classics are the City of Arts and Sciences complex, the Bioparc, and the Oceanogràfic, all with proposals designed for the family audience.
There are also cultural centers and museums with workshops, interactive exhibitions, and weekend activities where they touch, experiment, and ask questions without anyone telling them to be quiet. And between plans, a strategic stop for horchata or an ice cream that feeds the body and morale.
Museums and parks that delight adults and children alike
Perhaps a museum is not always the best idea to take the little ones, but in Valencia things change. The cultural offer is dynamic and adapted to them. Here are some options:
City of Arts and Sciences
It is a must-see if you are wondering what to see in Valencia with children. The Science Museum is interactive, full of modules that are touched, experiments, screens, and activities where they can learn by playing. No “look from afar”, here you squeeze, turn, jump, and try.
In the same complex, the Oceanogràfic is an authentic journey through the seas of the world, with underwater tunnels, dolphins, penguins, and a lot of species that leave the little ones speechless. It is easy to spend the whole day between science and marine animals, so it is best to go calmly and leave time for them to explore at their own pace.
Bioparc and Turia Gardens
The Bioparc proposes an immersive zoo experience, with very large spaces and little visible barriers, where children have the sensation of being inside the habitat of the animals. It is a perfect plan for half a day, combining it later with the Turia Gardens, which passes right next door.
The old course of the Turia River is now a huge park that crosses the city with kilometers of green areas, swings, playgrounds, bike lanes, and perfect corners for snacking. It is the ideal place to let them let off steam after a morning of more formal visits.
Gulliver Park
Inside the Turia Gardens you will find the Gulliver Park, one of those places that children remember for years. It is a large figure of the character of Gulliver’s Travels lying on the ground, converted into a huge slide and play area where children climb, slide, and run everywhere. Adults can also climb, but don’t say we didn’t warn you about the aches and pains.
Beaches, walks, and fresh air: the perfect combo to end up tired (but happy)
Valencia has an urban beach, wide and with plenty of space for games. The beaches of Malvarrosa and Patacona are perfect for going with children. You have sand for castles, wide promenades, restaurants, and children’s play areas.
Then, the walks by the sea and the bike lane make it easy to combine a bike or scooter ride with a stop on a terrace. An infallible tactic for a perfect day is a morning at the museum, lunch, and an afternoon at the beach or park.
Free or low-cost plans for families who want to squeeze the city without melting the card
Valencia offers many plans with children that will not involve too much expense. Walking through the Turia Gardens is free, and with that alone you have hours of entertainment between swings, sports areas, picnic areas, and lots of grass to lie on.
You can also visit the historic center, see the Cathedral from the outside and climb one of its towers, browse the markets and look for dragons and curious details on the facades. Another classic is going to the Albufera to take a boat ride and watch the sunset, a plan that conquers both young and old.
Practical tips for visiting Valencia with children without dying in the attempt
Some tricks to make the experience a success is to alternate intense plans with park time or the beach so that the little ones move freely. It is also recommended that you buy tickets in advance for the parks and thus avoid unnecessary queues.
It is important to bring water, some snacks, and sunscreen, since the sun of Valencia takes its job very seriously. In addition to recommending that you walk everywhere, especially if they are short distances, because you never know what you might find.
See you in Valencia? We are waiting for you with everything ready
If you were looking for what to do with children in Valencia, you can see that the list of options is good for several days and for all ages. Science, animals, giant parks, urban beaches, and lots of life on the street that make the city a well-rounded destination for families.
Of course, make sure you have the best accommodation, both for them and for you. At Concept Flats we have a wide range of apartments spread throughout Valencia so you can choose the one you like best at the best price. Contact us!
