Granada is a brilliant city to travel to with children: it has enough history to amaze them, open spaces for them to run around, and mountains and sea just an hour away. Here are the plans that genuinely work for families, so the trip is a treat for the little ones too (and for you).
Let’s get to it.
The Science Park (Parque de las Ciencias)
If you’re coming with children, this is the star attraction: one of the best science museums in Spain, interactive, enormous and with a planetarium, a butterfly house and hands-on exhibitions to touch and experiment with. It’s easily worth a long half-day and the little ones come out delighted.
The Alhambra with little ones
Children like the Alhambra more than you’d think: the Generalife gardens, the fountains, the water-filled courtyards and the towers with their views make for a wonderful playground steeped in history. That said, take it slowly, bring water and avoid the hottest part of the day. For how to plan your visit, see the guide on visiting the Alhambra.
Out in the open air
- Stroll along the Carrera del Darro and the Paseo de los Tristes, beside the river.
- Head up to the viewpoints for a look at the Alhambra.
- A little getaway to Sierra Nevada: snow in winter, gentle hiking in summer.
- A day at the beach on the Costa Tropical, less than an hour away.
Tips for travelling as a family
- Comfy footwear: Granada is all hills and cobblestones, and a pushchair makes it hard work. A baby carrier beats a pushchair in the old town.
- Family tapas: tapas work a treat with children, because they get to nibble as they go.
- Stay central so you can pop back to the hotel for a nap without any fuss: where to stay.
For more ideas for your trip, see the guide on things to do in Granada.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in Granada with kids?
The Science Park, the Alhambra gardens, a stroll along the river and the viewpoints, and heading up to Sierra Nevada to see the snow. The city offers plenty for families.
Is the Alhambra good with children?
Yes, especially the Generalife gardens and the water-filled courtyards. Take it slowly, bring water and avoid the hottest part of the day.
Can you get around Granada with a pushchair?
Around the flat city centre, yes, but in the Albaicín and on the hills the cobblestones make a pushchair tricky. For those areas, a baby carrier is far more comfortable.