Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Food and children are two of the great loves for Spaniards and they make for a
happy combination in most restaurants. If highchairs aren't available, staff will im-
provise and you shouldn't be made to feel uncomfortable as your children run
amok. As for the food itself, children's menus may be scarce, but Spanish fare is
rarely spicy and kids tend to like it. Toddlers are usually fed straight from their par-
ents' plate. When kids get hungry between meals it's easy to zip into the nearest
tasca
and get them a snack and there are also sweet shops every few blocks.
For more general information on travelling with children, pick up a copy of Lonely
Planet's
Travel with Children
or visit the websites
www.travelwithyourkids.com
and
Need to Know
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Change facilities
Extremely rare in bars and restaurants
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Cots
Available in midrange and top-end hotels, but reserve in advance
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Health
High health-care standards
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Highchairs
Many restaurants have at least one
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Nappies (diapers)
Widely available
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Strollers
Bring your own
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Transport
Trains are fine; car-hire companies (but not taxis) have car seats
Sights & Activities
Many child-focused attractions (such as zoos
and amusement parks) are often inconveni-
ently located on the outskirts of cities, but
most cities and larger towns have swimming
pools and plentiful playgrounds. There are
also some fabulous parks including Park
Güell in Barcelona and Parque del Buen Re-
tiro in Madrid. Football-addicted youngsters will probably want to visit either FC Bar-
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