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Ideas and guides on family travel, things to do with kids, safety and trust, and how to connect with like-minded families.
How to help kids make friends on holiday in Spain, what works at each age
Help kids make friends on holiday in Spain by heading to the playground after 6pm, when local children come out. Tips by age and three easy phrases.
Updated 27/10/2026
Granada with kids in one day, an easy family route from the Alhambra to the Albaicín
Granada with kids in one day, from the Alhambra (free for under-12s with a ticket) to the Albaicín viewpoint and free tapas, with a route that fits a nap.
Updated 26/10/2026
Making friends as an expat family in Barcelona, from the school gate to the castellers
Making friends as an expat family in Barcelona, from the school gate and the AFA to the plaça after school, the castellers and Catalan classes.
Updated 25/10/2026
Family-friendly restaurants in Seville old town, 14 places where kids are welcome
Family-friendly restaurants in Seville old town, from Santa Cruz tapas bars to markets by the river, plus how Spanish mealtimes work with kids.
Updated 24/10/2026
Moving to Madrid with kids and making friends, what nobody tells you about the first year
Moving to Madrid with kids and making friends, from choosing a neighbourhood and school to the evening park hours, AMPAs and free puppet shows in El Retiro.
Updated 23/10/2026
Best beaches near Málaga for toddlers, 14 calm spots from the city to Nerja
The best beaches near Málaga for toddlers, from the sheltered coves of Pedregalejo to shallow Los Boliches in Fuengirola, with train and bus tips.
Updated 22/10/2026
Gran Canaria with kids in winter, how warm it really is and what to do
Gran Canaria with kids in winter means 20 to 22°C days and cool seas. Where to stay, the best family days out and the Christmas and carnival dates.
Updated 21/10/2026
Moving to Spain with kids from the UK, the steps in the order they really happen
Moving to Spain with kids from the UK? The visa, padrón, school enrolment and licence steps in the right order, plus how to meet local families.
Updated 20/10/2026
How to make mum friends, what nobody tells you about baby groups and the school gate
How to make mum friends when you're new, back at work or alone at the school gate. Weekly groups, first invitations and what to do if it isn't working.
Updated 19/10/2026
Barcelona with a pushchair, what to know about the metro, the hills and the old town
Barcelona with a pushchair, area by area. 153 of 165 metro stations are accessible, buses are step-free and Park Güell needs the escalators.
Updated 18/10/2026
Things to do in Madrid with toddlers, what nobody tells you before you go
Things to do in Madrid with toddlers, from Retiro boats to Madrid Río's 17 play areas, plus late Spanish hours, pushchair tips and rainy-day ideas.
Updated 17/10/2026
How to make friends after moving to Spain with kids, what nobody tells you about the school run
How to make friends after moving to Spain with kids, from the 5pm playground and whole-class birthday parties to joining the school's AMPA.
Updated 16/10/2026