{"id":64480,"date":"2016-03-24T09:48:47","date_gmt":"2016-03-24T08:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=64480"},"modified":"2017-06-06T13:37:15","modified_gmt":"2017-06-06T11:37:15","slug":"child-friendly-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/child-friendly-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Child-friendly Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of the things I love most about <strong>Barcelona\u00a0<\/strong>is that you will see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>children<\/strong><\/a> out and about with their parents at all hours, whether in a park, a fancy restaurant or even sitting in a crowded bar late in the evening. <strong>Kids<\/strong> are not excluded from activities we usually consider reserved for adults and for me, this adds to the city&#8217;s charm. As a result,\u00a0<strong>Barcelona\u00a0<\/strong>is a great holiday destination for families with so many great <strong>child-friendly<\/strong> attractions and activities on offer. So, if you are visiting the city with <strong>\u00a0young ones<\/strong>, here are a few brilliant ideas to keep them entertained:\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/child-friendly-barcelona\/#Zoo_de_Barcelona\" title=\"Zoo de Barcelona\">Zoo de Barcelona<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/child-friendly-barcelona\/#Museu_de_la_Xocolata\" title=\"Museu de la Xocolata\">Museu de la Xocolata<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/child-friendly-barcelona\/#The_amusement_park_on_Tibidabo\" title=\"The amusement park on Tibidabo\">The amusement park on Tibidabo<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/child-friendly-barcelona\/#LAquarium_Barcelona\" title=\"L\u2019Aquarium Barcelona\">L\u2019Aquarium Barcelona<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zoo_de_Barcelona\"><\/span>Zoo de Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_79662\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79662\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-79662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/16548618500_e0b9f07b64_z-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by Matt Brittaine via Visualhunt\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-79662\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Matt Brittaine via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zoobarcelona.cat\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">zoo<\/a><\/strong> is situated in the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Barcelona+Zoo\/@41.388127,2.1838265,17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x7c67c58532139b19!8m2!3d41.3863328!4d2.1898574\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Parc de la Ciutadella<\/strong><\/a> (metro: Ciutadella Vila Ol\u00edmpica) and is home to over 7,000 animals of 400 different species. Tickets cost a relatively reasonable \u20ac11.95 for c<strong>hildren<\/strong> between 3 and 12 and \u20ac19.90 for adults with 20% off if \u00a0you book online. For this price, <strong>kids<\/strong> get to see a wide range of animals, enjoy the petting zoo, see a dolphin show, take a pony ride and play in the <strong>children&#8217;s<\/strong> park. For the adults in the group, the zoo\u00a0is home to some beautiful modernista architecture including the famous\u00a0<strong>La Dama del Paraig\u00fces<\/strong> sculpture create by Soler Roig. Whilst you are at <strong>Parc de la Ciutadella<\/strong>, be sure to take a stroll around as <strong>kids<\/strong> will definitely enjoy the many playgrounds, boating lake and beautiful fountain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/fun-venues-to-visit-with-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fun venues to visit with kids<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Museu_de_la_Xocolata\"><\/span>Museu de la Xocolata<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A museum dedicated to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/chocolate-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chocolate<\/a>, need I say more? This small museum located on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Museu+de+la+Xocolata\/@41.387152,2.1795573,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a2fdb584a00b:0x542f6ede171a5490!8m2!3d41.387148!4d2.181746\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Carrer del Comer\u00e7 36<\/a> is the perfect place to take <strong>kids<\/strong> for a humble \u20ac6 and is free for children under 7. On your visit, you will delve into the history of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/chocolate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chocolate<\/a>, see some very\u00a0impressive figures made from chocolate and best of all, taste some of the finest\u00a0Spanish and Catalan chocolate in the museum&#8217;s caf\u00e9. The museum also arranges guided tours and tasting sessions for <strong>children<\/strong> and adults, so be sure to check their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.museuxocolata.cat\/museu.php?id=installacions-i-serveis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">website<\/a> for any exciting events that might coincide with your trip.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/where-to-buy-great-gifts-for-kids-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Where to buy great gifts for kids<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_amusement_park_on_Tibidabo\"><\/span>The amusement park on Tibidabo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_79664\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79664\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-79664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/3831325946_8624f76043_z-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by andoni_beristain via Visualhunt\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-79664\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by andoni_beristain via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pay the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tibidabo.cat\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Parc d&#8217;Atraccions<\/strong><\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Tibidabo\/@41.4216797,2.1173895,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4982760ca89c1:0x2fe459482acc3dcb!8m2!3d41.4216757!4d2.1195782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Tibidabo<\/strong><\/a> a visit to have a go on the quirky and old-fashioned ferris wheel. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/barcelonas-water-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">park<\/a> has 25 rides, including the spooky Hotel Kruger horror house if the other rides are too tame for your <strong>kids<\/strong>, some lovely picnic areas, restaurants and breathtaking views of Barcelona for adults and <strong>children<\/strong> alike to enjoy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LAquarium_Barcelona\"><\/span>L\u2019Aquarium Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This brilliant <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aquariumbcn.com\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Aquarium<\/a><\/strong> situated in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/L%E2%80%99Aqu%C3%A0rium\/@41.376841,2.1821493,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a254b5b360b5:0x3b20125368799960!8m2!3d41.376837!4d2.184338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Port Vell<\/a> is sure to be a hit with your <strong>little ones<\/strong> with 11,000 fish of 45 different species. What is particularly exciting is the 80-metre long sea tunnel where you can experience sharks, rays and other exotic fish swimming around you. This day out is slightly pricier costing \u20ac20 for adults and \u20ac15 euros for <strong>children<\/strong> between 5 and 10 years old but it&#8217;s well worth every penny as \u00a0your ticket also grants you access to the permanent exhibitions, Planet Aqua and Explora.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Looking for a place to stay in Barcelona?<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ShBarcelona<\/a><\/strong> is the answer.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"64480\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 150px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">2<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            votes        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the things I love most about Barcelona\u00a0is that you will see children out and about with their parents at all hours, whether in a park, a fancy restaurant or even sitting in a crowded bar late in the evening. 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