With incredible scenery, varied outdoor activities and stress-free logistics, beach holidays are fun for all the family. Whether you prefer to keep to yourselves in tranquil locations or be at the heart of the action, these four destinations should top your bucket list for 2025. Spain’s Costa Blanca is one of the top choices for families .
Benidorm, around half an hour from the main city of Alicante, is the most popular destination because of its beautiful golden beaches and wide range of affordable child-friendly resorts. Most accommodation is on the beach and offers various water sports and inland are theme parks and water parks providing hours of amusement. Just north of Benidorm is the attractive town of Altea: children will love exploring the labyrinth streets of the Old Town and walking the coastal cliffs before trying local dishes in one of the charming plaza-side cafés.
A combination of lively cities with bustling resorts and remote unspoiled areas without the crowds, the Algarve is an affordable holiday destination that would suit all types of families. For a choice of attractions to help keep little ones entertained, stay along the south close to the larger urban areas like Albufeira and Faro. From great golf courses to water parks, there’s plenty to do.
Don’t miss seeing the Praia da Marinha with its striking rock formations, calm waters and idyllic Mediterranean feel. If you prefer peace, escape west of Lagos to the less developed coastline. Beaches like t.