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Best Activities for Family Vacations on the Costa Daurada

Written on : 18 March 2021
By : Laura Wendy Harders López
Best Activities for Family Vacations on the Costa Daurada

The Costa Daurada offers more than just sunny weather and Mediterranean beaches. This beautiful Catalonian region is a fantastic destination for family holidays with children and to fill one's days with bonding, fun and leisure! Make your next trip an unforgettable family vacation where there's no place for boredom, and make the most of what this beautiful destination offers.

Read on and find out the best family activities to enjoy on the Costa Daurada!

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Explore the medieval town of Montblanc

Known as one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Catalonia, surprise your family with a trip to this must-visit destination. You'll travel back in time and marvel at its imposing towers, fortifications, Gothic churches and palaces. Montblanc will instantly whisk your children's imagination to an era of medieval knights and princesses. What's more, if you happen to visit in April, you'll get the chance to enjoy the Montblanc Medieval Festival, where legends and ancient myths, and men-at-arms, permeate the streets in honour to commemorate Saint Jordi. 

Kayaking in the Siurana Reservoir

Surrounded by the Serra de Montsant and Muntanyes de Prades, this majestic lake offers exciting water sports for all tastes. Fancy kayaking or paddle surfing against an idyllic landscape of the Siurana and the Montsant mountains? This is the perfect spot to fill your day with family fun and watersport adventures. The most popular activity here is kayaking, but you can also decide to go horseriding around the area's trails or rent a fun pedal boat to kick back once you reach the middle of the lake and contemplate the surroundings.

Get a thrill out of the Cambrils Zip Line

Get a thrill out of the Cambrils Zip Line

At the Jump Land Aventura zip line, families can enjoy a day of adrenaline and get a thrill out of this adventure park. Catering to all ages, one can venture through the three-level circuits, which offer different-level zip lines for adults and children alike. Fun is guaranteed. What's more, parents can relax at the venue's homey restaurant while watching their children have fun. There's also the possibility of enjoying a tasty family barbecue here.

Learn about the Epic History of the Templar Knights at Mivaret Castle

One of the most enjoyable family activities on the Costa Daurada is visiting the Mivaret Castle in the small village of Miravet, only 40 minutes drive from the coastline. 
An Arab castle of origin, this ancient building was once occupied by the famous Templar Knights. Stroll along Mivaret's beautiful cobblestone streets and visit the beautiful castle, where you can admire its numerous rooms, towers, and stables that witnessed a remarkable and mysterious past. Take the chance and go on a guided tour so you and your family and learn everything about its epic history.

Tour the coastline by Boat

Tour the coastline by Boat

Enjoy a fun boat ride cruising along the picturesque coastline. You could either go from Cambrils to Salou or vice versa. Once you reach your destination, you could rent some bikes and explore the town and ride along the seafront promenade. Companies like "Creares Costa Daurada" offer boat roundtrips with discounts for children, not to mention they can also organize many day trip excursions with snorkelling, sailing, or even touring the neighbouring fishing villages with a delicious barbecue to end the day. 

Horse riding in Pratdip

If your children fancy being a cowboy/girl for a day, then head off to the charming village of Pratdip. Rancho las Rocas Equestrian Centre organize a variety of horse riding activities and day excursions along the beautiful valleys and mountains. The little ones can also have some fun riding the gentle ponies. For those who fancy horseriding in the evening and contemplate the Costa Dorada's sunset, this company also arranges excursions along the beach at dusk.

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