5 Things to do in Barcelona with Kids

Barcelona is a fantastic city to visit with children, offering a plethora of activities for kids of all ages to enjoy. Whether you’re staying in Barcelona for a week, visiting on a day trip from a Costa Brava resort such as Salou, or enjoying a pre-cruise stay, it’s worth researching what you plan to do before you travel. In this post, we present five of the best things to do in Barcelona for families with children.

1. Magic Fountain

If you’re on a budget, the Magic Fountain is definitely recommended as it’s free of charge and a great way to spend an evening.

• The Magic Fountain, located in the Montjuic neighbourhood of Barcelona, is a huge fountain that combines coloured lights, music, and dancing water sprays to create a spectacular show.
• The fountain show starts between 8 pm and 9.30 pm, depending on the time of year, and lasts for one hour.
• In the summer, it’s on Wednesdays to Sundays, and at other times, it’s on Thursdays to Saturdays.

The first performance of the Magic Fountain was in 1929, and it is still popular to this day.

I’d recommend arriving a little before the start to get the best viewpoint, as it can get busy, particularly in the summer.

2. Barcelona Zoo

As Barcelona Zoo is located right in the city centre, within the Parc de la Ciutadella, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this would be a small zoo. However, it’s actually huge and has plenty to fill a whole day.

• There are many animals to see, including bears, tigers, and crocodiles.
• The dolphin show is fantastic, and kids love to see these intelligent animals perform.
• There’s also a great petting zoo where they can touch rabbits, goats, pigs, and sheep.