Barcelona Family Trip: Beach and Theme Parks

Stay by the sea. In the city, see the beach, Gaudí and the Tibidabo amusement park, plus a day at PortAventura

A family itinerary with a light schedule each day. Stay in Barceloneta, with the beach just downstairs. In the city, choose places kids are likely to enjoy: the Sagrada Família, Park Güell and Casa Batlló, and the hilltop amusement park Tibidabo. A cable car ride up Montjuïc takes you to the Spanish Village. One day in the middle, take the train to PortAventura theme park in Salou and return to the city in the evening. The Old Town museums and Montserrat are not included.

PortAventura and Tibidabo are not open every day, so check the operating calendar before you go.

Day by day

Day 1 · Arrival and Beach Time

Barcelona（Parc de la Ciutadella & Arc de Triomf、Barceloneta Beach）

Take a taxi from the airport, about 30 minutes to Barceloneta. In the afternoon, walk to Ciutadella Park, then return to the beach.

The beach sun is intense in summer, so bring sun protection.

Stay: Barceloneta

Day 2 · Sagrada Família and Park Güell

Barcelona（Sagrada Família、Park Güell）

Take Metro L4, transferring to L5, to the Sagrada Família, about 25 minutes. Take a bus up to Park Güell, and return to the seaside in the evening.

Book children's tickets and timed tickets for the Sagrada Família in advance.

Stay: Barceloneta

Day 3 · Tibidabo and Casa Batlló

Barcelona（Tibidabo、Casa Batlló）

Take the FGC, then the blue tram and funicular up to Tibidabo. In the afternoon, return to Passeig de Gràcia to visit Casa Batlló.

Rides have height restrictions. Casa Batlló's AR guide suits children.

Stay: Barceloneta

Day 4 · PortAventura Day

Salou & Costa Daurada（PortAventura Park、Ferrari Land）

Take a regional train from Sants station, about 1 hour 15 minutes to PortAventura station. Stay until evening, then return to the city.

Ferrari Land requires a separate ticket. Watch the time for the last train back.

Stay: Barceloneta

Day 5 · Montjuïc Cable Car and the Spanish Village

Barcelona（Montjuïc、Poble Espanyol）

Take the port cable car from the seaside up Montjuïc, then walk to the Spanish Village. In the afternoon, take a taxi to the airport, about 25 minutes.

The port cable car stops running in strong winds.

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