The thought of bundling the family up, packing light and jetting off across the Atlantic may seem a little daunting to entertain, especially if you have any kids under five, but exploring Europe’s cultural and historic wonderland is worth every cent of the air fare. Here are a few suggestions for some memorable family adventures in Europe.
Tap into tapas in Barcelona
If you do only one thing in Spain, fill up on tapas. These bite-size morsels are light on the wallet, easy on the appetite and are the perfect way to fuel guzzling the sights. Kids will love Gaudi’s eccentric architecture and the many street entertainers on Las Ramblas, the city’s main walking area. If you want to really keep Dad happy, spend a day at Camp Nou, Europe’s largest soccer stadium.
Go wild in the Algarve
The beautiful, coastal Algarve in Portugal is a natural paradise, crammed with fresh-air adventures like cycling and sailing. Wildlife-spotting opportunities abound, and this is one of the best locations in Europe to spot dolphins and whales in their natural habitat.
Discover a Cretan Legend
The largest of Greece’s many islands and the proclaimed birthplace of European civilization, Crete boasts wonderful stories for all the family. Knossos Palace will yield much excitement with its legend of the Minotaur and the mythical labyrinth which housed it, or take the trail to the Dikteon Cave, birthplace of Zeus: an underground pool dazzling with stalactites.
Escape the crowds in Cirali
Turkey’s quiet little resort of Cirali promises buckets of sand, peace and even nesting loggerhead turtles. For families who want to escape the Club Med ethos and carve out their own paths in Turkey, there are few better places to find an authentic adventure.
Already been?
If you have been to any of these destinations before, you could test your knowledge on the Falcon Holidays Passport Challenge and maybe win the chance to tick some more European hotspots off your list! Earn 3 or more stamps by answering questions on Spain, Greece, Turkey, Portugal, Egypt and Bulgaria and a travel voucher could be making your next holiday that bit more affordable…
