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Barcelona with kids: the best parks, markets and galleries for children
27.10.2023 - 15:49 / lonelyplanet.com
Eagle-eyed culture fans have long looked to Barcelona for an artsy escape, and families can dive in too thanks to the city's child-friendly spirit. Whether it's trippy architecture, avant-garde galleries, or that enticing coastline, kids are welcomed into every inch of this seaside city. From exhibitions aimed at tweens to playgrounds next to tapas bars in star-lit plazas, it is a place where culture and children happily collide.
Charming doesn't quite cover Barcelona's architecture. The city is a brightly colored, swirling creature which captures children's imagination just as much as adults' and makes sightseeing much more enjoyable for the entire family.
What's more, the center of Barcelona is relatively small and lots can be seen and done on foot. Families who do need to take the Metro will find an easy-to-navigate transport system – look into the T-Familiar ticket (€10), where up to four people can travel eight journeys in 30 days.
While navigating the city's cobblestoned streets with a stroller isn't ideal, it's doable. On the plus side, a buggy can offer sun protection and double up as a portable cot for evenings out. With small babies, a sling might be more convenient for nipping into tiny tapas bars, but they can get very hot in the summer.
Barcelona's opening hours might be a sticking point for some visitors. Firstly, lots of shops and restaurants adhere to the siesta, which lasts from around 2pm to 4pm. Secondly, everyone eats late – including families. The best restaurants don't serve food until around 8pm at the earliest. That being said, it is a cosmopolitan city and there will be options for hungry families at all hours. If possible, join the locals and eat at around 9pm; the kids can sleep in the buggy if need be – no one will bat an eyelid.
The fairytale streets of the Ciutat Vella will spark wonder in little ones; they're lined with cute tapas bars, ancient bodegas, and wonky houses with wrought iron balconies. At lunch, track down one of the many restaurants with playgrounds outside, such as Plaza del Sol, with its climbing frame surrounded by tapas bars, or the lovely vegetarian joint Sopa Barcelona with its huge terrace and enclosed playground.
At times, the busy city center can feel claustrophobic with small kids. When it gets a bit much, take refuge in parks (Parc de la Ciutadella is the biggest and best), beaches (travel north if Barceloneta is too busy), or galleries. Fundació Joan Miró organizes family-focused events and Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya hands out free notepads and pencils for children to draw when they feel inspired to.
Parc de la Ciutadella
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