Families in Catalonia looking for summer plans have a wide choice, from coastal days out and Roman heritage to mountain walks and stargazing, according to a recent guide from El Periódico.
The six ideas are spread across the region and are aimed at children, teenagers and adults. They include beaches, cycling routes, castles, waterfalls, amusement parks and night-sky visits, with options for different budgets and levels of activity.
Costa Daurada combines warm, sandy beaches with family visits to Tarragona’s Roman circus and the Pont del Diable. Reus also offers Modernist architecture, while PortAventura World remains one of the best-known attractions in the area.
The Pyrenees offer a cooler escape from summer heat, with river swims, forest walks, peaks, hermitages and lakes. The guide points to the Girona and Lleida Pyrenees, with horse riding and canoeing also available, according to visitpirineus.com.
Montsec is the place for families interested in astronomy. The Montsec Astronomical Park offers telescope viewing, planetariums and the Ull del Montsec, described as a digital planetarium with full-dome 3D projection. Day and night visits are organised, according to parcastronomic.cat.
Lake Banyoles adds a local legend to a simple family outing. The lakeside path is flat and easy to walk, with three supervised access points to the water. Families can also hire bikes or take a boat trip, according to turisme.plaestany.cat. For more Catalonia coverage, see our news page.
Castles and the Ebro Delta round out the list. Cardona Castle is highlighted as a well-preserved site, while Torroella de Montgrí, Burriac, Miravet and Siurana are also mentioned. The Ebro Delta is presented as a strong choice for cycle tourism, with rice fields, lagoons, beaches and birdlife, plus bike hire options including child trailers, electric bikes and tandems.