Things to do with Kids in Girona & Maresme

There are plenty of excellent activities for kids in Maresme and Girona. The Maresme Coast is known for its great beaches, perfect for letting toddlers and little ones play while older kids enjoy stand up paddleboarding and other water sports. Families living in Maresme enjoy fantastic boat trips and picnics almost year-round, with the sheer number and variety of beaches and different adventure parks meaning plenty of free outdoor activities for kids of all ages.

 

Outdoor activities in Maresme

There is an abundance of outdoor nature activities for kids, with fantastic hiking trails in the Parque de la Serralada for all ages and abilities. The region is also fantastic for horse riding, with several highly regarded riding schools and stables popular with expats in Maresme. Moving to Maresme means access to many fantastic sports and tennis clubs with state of the art facilities, offering weekly lessons and weekend workshops, as well as holiday courses in the long summer break. Older kids will love learning about the local area through history, culture and gastronomy-focused walking tours and experiences, and many of the local vineyards offer family-friendly visits and tours (with the particularly popular “grape stomping” during the harvest).

 

Things to do indoors in Maresme

There are plenty of fun indoor activities to do with kids living in Maresme, ideal for spending rare rainy days or escaping the heat of the summer months in between sunny beach days. Playgroups and soft play centres provide indoor fun for toddlers and little ones, while older children and tweens will love laser quest, bowling and cinema outings. Many of the popular sports clubs in the area have indoor facilities for families living in Maresme to enjoy year-round lessons and training.

 

Courses and Workshops for Kids in Maresme

The many wonderful courses and workshops for kids living in Maresme range from arts and crafts to the performing arts, yoga and more. There are many events, markets and talks throughout the year to suit a variety of ages and different interests.

 

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Outdoor activities for kids in Girona

There are seemingly infinite free outdoor activities for kids and families living in Girona, with access to so many pristine beaches and hidden coves along the Costa Brava, just a short drive from the region’s capital. Many families enjoy boat trips and picnics along the picturesque stretch of coast, with shallow sections ideal for little ones to paddle and many different water sports to suit older children.

 

Inland, the region has plenty of outdoor nature activities for kids, with historical villages to explore and miles of walking trails to suit children at all different stages. The region is also renowned for its picturesque vineyards and the fascinating history of Girona itself, with ancient ruins that older kids will love. The breathtaking mountainous landscape a short drive away is perfect for fantastic family days out skiing and sledging. There are many outdoor activities for tweens and teens, including a plethora of cycling and walking routes along the beautiful Via Verde (a converted disused railway track). From horse-riding through beautiful pine tree forests, to popular off-road Segway tours, there is truly an abundance of summer outdoor activities for families living in Costa Brava.

 

Indoor activities for kids and teenagers in Girona

For older children living in Girona, indoor activities like bowling and arcades are ideal for year round entertainment. Several local museums host regular exhibits and cultural activities, where kids can learn about science, culture and fascinating local history. There are are also many different sports clubs with indoor facilities and training centres, ideal for expats in Girona to spend rainy days or the hottest summer months. 

 

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Activities in Girona & Maresme

These are fantastic adventure parks located in Platja D'Aro and Pals, with loads of adventure activities. There are zip wires, leaps into ...
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Begur Boats was founded in 2006 and provides all types of boats ideal for families.  Begur Boats is a family business resulting from two ...
Ilusiona D'Aro Bowling 14 lanes available at this popular bowling centre in Platja d'Aro. Lanes can be adapted for the little ones. Open ...
Burriac Castle is located 401 meters above sea level, between the towns of Cabrils and Cabrera de Mar. It is easily visible from the coast ...
The Museum of Cinema-Tomàs Mallol Collection is permanent and non-profit-making. Kids are encouraged to participate in scientific, ...
Club Tennis Alella Sistres is a family-friendly paddle and tennis club in the pretty village of Alella on the Maresme coast. Here you ...
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Empúries was the gateway of Greek and Roman culture to the Iberian Peninsula. With a backdrop of the beautiful coastline and the medieval ...
There are different hiking itineraries suitable for young children and accessible from Cabrils, Vilassar de Dalt, Alella, Teià and Premia ...
Hípica Cal Senyor is located 5km from Vilassar de Dalt, in the heart of the Parque de la Serralada, perfect for country rides away from ...
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A very popular water park in the Maresme, Illa Fantasia offers numerous activities for the kids. There are 22 water attractions, three big ...
Two of Maresme's best beaches offer inflatables (hinchables) in the water during the summer months. Ideal for kids from age 8 upwards. Cost ...
​​ISSOS award-winning, all-inclusive summer school experience offers high school students aged 13 - 18 the opportunity to combine ...
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The Città Infinita is a construction game/activity/performance where children can create and recreate urban places. Wooden bricks and ...
La Granja is a little restaurant/cafeteria located on the main street in Arenys de Mar. You wouldn't know it from the outside but there is ...
La Roca Foradada is the oldest archaeological discovery located near Vallromanes. It is a large granite rock with a huge hole in the ...
  Mico Aventura (formerly known as Everest) is a great day out for older kids, with 4 different levels and a total of 90 stages to ...
Tucked away in one of the most beautiful corners of Maresme is Montcabrer tennis club, which offers two clay tennis courts, a padel court, ...
Montepallars, set in the foothills of the Catalan Pyrenees, organises all kinds of friendly workshop holidays such as yoga, cooking, ...
Montseny is the mountain range north of Barcelona and makes a great day trip or weekend away. It contains the highest mountains in the area ...

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