NEW for 2019 - Activity holidays in Spain

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Family activity holidays to Spain

If you’re looking for the ideal destination for fun family activity holidays, Spain could be right up your street. It’s a relaxed country that warmly welcomes children and our kids’ club team are all set to look after children aged 4 months and older so parents can enjoy some me-time. Make that guilt-free me-time because your little ones will be having so much fun trying loads of fun activities with their new friends!

Spain is especially family friendly with a short flight from the UK and a swift 40-minute transfer to the Mar Menor beachclub, so hopefully, excitement levels can be kept at bay just long enough to reach the beachclub before splashing around in the lovely freeform pool and separate kids' pool

Activities to do in Spain

With the vast waters of the lagoon and a backdrop of mountains, Mar Menor Beachclub provides fantastic conditions for a wide range of activities for your holiday in Spain. Get your daily dose of adrenaline with inclusive dinghy sailing and windsurfing. We’ll also be running our own kitesurfing school, as well as dinghy foiling courses for experienced dinghy sailors. Both are available for a supplement. Or if you fancy something gentler, why not give inclusive kayaking or stand up paddle boarding a go?

And, while the beautiful lagoon is at the heart of the Mar Menor action, you can also take your pick from inclusive mountain biking, road cycling, tennis and fitness classes. The road rides are especially amazing, with miles of smooth, scenic roads to explore.

We don’t usually offer golf but with six superb golf courses within easy reach of Mar Menor Beachclub, we couldn’t miss the chance to partner up with a local club to offer you the chance to book tee times to fit around your other activities (at a supplement).

Culture

The Spanish are famously exuberant and love to party! Barely a week goes by without a fiesta, where people take to the streets to celebrate anything from tomatoes to saints with folklore, music, food and wine.

Another great example of Spanish culture is the music and dance of Flamenco. The Flamenco is uniquely Spanish and hails from the regions of Andalusia, Extremadura and Murcia – where you’ll find our brand new beachclub. Popular all over the world, Flamenco is instantly recognisable from the beautiful outfits, singing, guitar playing, dance, hand clapping and distinct vocals.

Eating like a local

Spain is a nation where food is taken seriously and has become something of a culinary powerhouse in recent years, with some of the most inventive food in the world being produced in its many Michelin starred restaurants.

Your Euro's will go much further if you fill up on the famous Spanish speciality of tapas. Tapas are small portions of food traditionally served up for free with a drink in a bar. Most bars have a speciality of their own, it could be anything from olives to ham to meatballs to squid and Spanish omelette – whatever you get, it's usually delicious. Tapas are rarely free these days but still make a cheap and tasty snack. You may also come across raciones, which are larger plates of tapas – perfect if you’re feeling hungry or as a sharing plate.

When sampling the tapas, it would be a shame not to try some of the country’s excellent wines. Spain has many famous wine producing regions, not least La Rioja and Ribero del Duero. If you’re celebrating, the Spanish equivalent of Champagne is cava, a delicious sparkling wine from the Catalan region.

Travel info

Language: Spanish

Currency: Euro

Local time: GMT/BST+1

Flight time from UK: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes
Visa info: Visa is not required for UK passport holders.
Additional info: Before you travel visit www.gov.uk/foreign-advice-travel/spain for recommendations and advice for you holiday to Spain.