Costa Blanca with Kids — 15 Best Family Attractions 2026
Complete ranking by age group: from babies to teenagers
Costa Blanca is a paradise for families with children — over 300 sunny days a year, sandy beaches with gentle entry into the water, world-class theme parks and a whole range of attractions for every age group. Whether you are travelling with a baby, a curious six-year-old, an adventurous ten-year-old or a demanding teenager, you will find something to delight everyone. In this guide we have ranked the 15 best family attractions on Costa Blanca, grouped by age, with prices, directions from Gran Alacant and practical tips.
Why is Costa Blanca ideal for holidays with children?
• 300+ sunny days a year — guaranteed good weather almost every day
• Safe, sandy beaches — Blue Flag, lifeguards, shallow water
• World-class theme parks — Terra Mitica, Aqualandia, Mundomar, Terra Natura
• Budget-friendly attractions — from free beaches to parks under €10
• Short distances — all attractions within 1 hour of Gran Alacant
• Excellent infrastructure — motorways, hospitals, pharmacies, supermarkets
What are the best attractions for babies and toddlers (0-3 years)?
Travelling with the youngest family members requires attractions that are safe, easily accessible with a pushchair and offer shade and calm conditions. On Costa Blanca, even the smallest children can enjoy the outdoors thanks to the mild climate and the excellent beach infrastructure.
1. Carabassi Beach — natural dunes and shallow water
Carabassi Beach (Playa del Carabassi) in Gran Alacant is the ideal choice for families with babies and toddlers. The wide beach with soft sand and very shallow water near the shore is perfect for safe play. Natural dunes provide shelter from the wind, and even in peak season you will find quiet spots with plenty of space.
Distance: 2 km (5 min) • Cost: free • Season: all year (swimming May-October)
2. Pola Park — carousels and bouncy castles for the littlest ones
Pola Park in Santa Pola is the closest amusement park to Gran Alacant and an ideal destination for families with toddlers. Children under two get in free, and older toddlers can ride colourful carousels, play on safe bouncy castles, and enjoy the trampolines. The park is compact enough that it does not tire small children.
Distance: 8 km (15 min) • Online ticket: from €9.99 (children 0-2 free) • Season: weekends + daily in summer
3. Elche Palm Grove — pushchair-friendly walks among palms
The largest palm grove in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers shaded paths ideal for a pushchair ride. The constant shade temperature ensures that even on hot days the walk is pleasant. The playground in Huerto del Cura garden will delight older toddlers.
Distance: 22 km (25 min) • Cost: city park free, Huerto del Cura €6 • Season: all year
What do you recommend for children aged 4-7 on Costa Blanca?
Pre-schoolers and early school-age children are the most appreciative audience for Costa Blanca attractions. They are big enough to enjoy most park rides but still get excited by carousels, animals and chocolate. Here are four attractions that generate the most enthusiasm in this age group.
4. Pola Park — full access to rides from age 3
At this age Pola Park takes on a new dimension. Four-year-olds can already ride the Ferris wheel, the pirate ship and the bumper cars. Shows with the mascot Popi are an absolute hit for children aged 4-7 — interactive games, dancing and photos with their favourite character.
Online ticket: from €9.99 • Best age: 3-10 years • Visit time: 3-5 hours
5. Mundomar — dolphin and sea lion shows
Mundomar in Benidorm is a marine park that delights children with animal encounters. Dolphin, sea lion and parrot shows are a real spectacle. For children aged 4-7 there is an interactive zone where they can feed penguins and touch stingrays in a special touch pool.
Distance: 55 km (45 min) • Online ticket: from €32 (children 3-12 from €26) • Season: March-November
6. Valor Chocolate Museum — tasting and workshops
The Valor Chocolate Museum in Villajoyosa is a hit for little sweet-tooths. The two-hour visit includes a factory tour, a film about the history of chocolate and — most importantly — unlimited chocolate tasting! Children can take part in workshops creating their own chocolates during the summer season.
Distance: 45 km (40 min) • Ticket: €3-5 (children under 3 free) • Season: all year, Mon-Sat
7. Rio Safari Elche — safari with lions and elephants
Rio Safari Elche is a zoological park with over 100 animal species, including lions, elephants, giraffes and hippos. Children aged 4-7 love the train ride through the park, parrot shows and the wave pool in the water area (open in summer). Contact with animals in the mini-zoo is an unforgettable experience.
Distance: 25 km (20 min) • Online ticket: from €23 (children 3-12 from €18) • Season: all year
What attractions will thrill older children aged 8-12?
School-age children need more adrenaline and excitement. Fortunately, Costa Blanca offers theme parks with real roller coasters, giant water slides and exotic animals. This is the age when children also start to appreciate educational attractions — provided they are presented in an exciting way.
8. Terra Mitica — theme park with ancient civilisation zones
Terra Mitica in Benidorm is the largest theme park on the Costa Blanca, divided into five zones inspired by the civilisations of Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia and the Islands. For children aged 8-12, the Inferno roller coaster (min. height 130 cm), the water ride Magnus Colossus and the Iberia zone with less intense rides are ideal. The educational aspect — the history of ancient civilisations — is naturally woven into the fun.
Distance: 55 km (45 min) • Online ticket: from €35 (children from €29) • Season: April-October
9. Aqualandia — water park with Europe's tallest slide
Aqualandia in Benidorm is one of the largest water parks in Europe. For children aged 8-12 I recommend the Adventureland zone with moderate slides, the surf wave and the lazy river. Niagara — the tallest slide in Europe (30 m) — is an option for brave older children who meet the 120 cm height requirement.
Distance: 55 km (45 min) • Online ticket: from €35 (children from €27) • Season: June-September
10. Terra Natura — cage-free zoo with over 200 species
Terra Natura in Benidorm is a modern zoological park where animals live in natural habitats without visible cages. For children aged 8-12, the Pangea, America, Asia and Europe zones with over 200 species, including tigers, elephants and gorillas, are fascinating. Educational panels and animal feeding shows are an added bonus for curious minds.
Distance: 55 km (45 min) • Online ticket: from €28 (children 4-12 from €22) • Season: all year
What can you offer teenagers on Costa Blanca?
Teenagers are the hardest group to please on holiday. They need adrenaline, selfie-worthy attractions and a sense that they are doing something “cool”. On Costa Blanca, two parks meet these demands at the highest European level.
11. Aqualandia — extreme slides for the brave
For teenagers, Aqualandia is a paradise of extreme thrills. Verti-Go (33 m free fall), Splash (30 m), Black Hole (tunnel in darkness) and Kamikaze (steep slide reaching speeds of up to 80 km/h) are attractions that provide unforgettable experiences and social media content. Minimum height is 140 cm for the most extreme slides.
Online ticket: from €35 • Min. height: 140 cm (extreme) • Must-do: Verti-Go, Kamikaze
12. Terra Mitica — roller coasters and themed zones
Terra Mitica offers teenagers five zones with exciting attractions: Inferno (inverted roller coaster), Titanide (classic coaster), Magnus Colossus (water ride with a 30-metre drop) and Synkope (spinning disc at 25 m height). Add themed restaurants, shops and evening shows with special effects that impress even the most demanding teens.
Online ticket: from €35 • Min. height: 130-140 cm • Must-do: Inferno, Magnus Colossus
Which Costa Blanca attractions are open all year?
Not all families visit Costa Blanca in summer. If you are planning a trip in spring, autumn or even winter, here are three attractions available twelve months a year, weather-independent and ideal for the whole family.
13. Valor Chocolate Museum — a sweet trip any time of year
The Valor Chocolate Museum in Villajoyosa is the ideal attraction for a cloudy day. The factory operates Monday to Saturday all year round. The two-hour visit covers the history of cocoa, a tour of the production line and a tasting. The factory shop offers chocolate at factory prices — a perfect souvenir idea.
Distance: 45 km (40 min) • Cost: €3-5 • Open: Mon-Sat, all year
14. Cueva de las Calaveras — underground adventure
The Cave of Skulls (Cueva de las Calaveras) in Benidoleig is a spectacular karst cave with illuminated corridors, stalactites and stalagmites. The tour route is 400 metres long and takes about 45 minutes. Inside there is a constant temperature of 16°C — pleasant both in summer (an escape from the heat) and in winter. Children from age 5 are usually fascinated by the underground world.
Distance: 75 km (55 min) • Ticket: €4 (children 5-12 €2.50) • Open: all year
15. Tabarca Island — ferry trip and marine reserve
Tabarca is the only inhabited island in the Valencia region, accessible by ferry from Santa Pola (25 minutes). Children love the boat ride itself, and on the island there are fortification ruins, a marine reserve with crystal-clear water ideal for snorkelling and delicious fish restaurants. Ferries operate all year, though less frequently in winter.
Distance: Santa Pola 12 km + 25 min ferry • Ferry ticket: €10-15 (children €6-8) • Season: all year
Comparison table — 15 Costa Blanca family attractions
| Attraction | Age | Season | Price from | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carabassi Beach | 0+ | all year | free | 2 km |
| Pola Park | 0-12 | weekends + summer | €9.99 | 8 km |
| Elche Palm Grove | 0+ | all year | free/€6 | 22 km |
| Mundomar | 3+ | Mar-Nov | €26 | 55 km |
| Valor Chocolate Museum | 3+ | all year | €3 | 45 km |
| Rio Safari Elche | 3+ | all year | €18 | 25 km |
| Terra Mitica | 6+ | Apr-Oct | €29 | 55 km |
| Aqualandia | 4+ | Jun-Sep | €27 | 55 km |
| Terra Natura | 3+ | all year | €22 | 55 km |
| Cueva de las Calaveras | 5+ | all year | €2.50 | 75 km |
| Tabarca Island | 2+ | all year | €6 (ferry) | 12 km + ferry |
What practical tips will help plan a holiday with kids?
• Buy tickets online — savings of 30-50% at every park. Book at least one day in advance.
• Avoid weekends in season — Monday to Thursday the parks are much less crowded.
• Pack SPF 50+ sunscreen — the sun on Costa Blanca is very intense, even in October.
• Start the day early — arrive at the park opening to avoid queues and heat.
• Bring water shoes — useful on rocky beaches and in water parks.
• Check minimum heights — every park publishes height requirements for rides on their website.
• Combine nearby attractions — Mundomar, Terra Mitica, Aqualandia and Terra Natura are all in Benidorm, so plan two parks over two consecutive days.
• Parking is usually free or cheap — €0 to €5, bring some cash just in case.
Is Costa Blanca safe for families with children?
Costa Blanca is one of the safest tourist regions in Europe. The province of Alicante has a low crime rate, and tourist towns are well monitored by local police and the Guardia Civil. Here is what you should know:
• Beaches with lifeguards — from June to September on Blue Flag beaches lifeguards are on duty
• Safety standards — all theme parks meet strict EU regulations
• Hospital 20 min from Gran Alacant — Hospital General Universitario in Elche
• Pharmacies in every town — many medicines available over the counter
• EHIC accepted — the European Health Insurance Card provides free emergency care
• Excellent roads — AP-7 and N-332 motorways are well signposted and maintained
How to get to Costa Blanca and get around with kids?
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) is just 15 km from Gran Alacant. Direct flights operate from many European cities, with a flight time of around 2-3 hours from most destinations. Budget airlines offer tickets from €30-150 one way depending on the season.
• Car rental — essential for visiting attractions. From €15-25/day at the airport, we recommend Discovercars.com
• Child car seats — rental companies offer them for €3-5/day, but bringing your own is worthwhile
• GPS not needed — Google Maps works perfectly, most car parks are well signposted
• ALSA buses — routes from Alicante to Benidorm run every 30 min, but with children a car is more convenient
What does an optimal weekly plan with kids on Costa Blanca look like?
Pola Park (Santa Pola) — warm-up, 15 min from Gran Alacant. Afternoon: beach in Santa Pola.
Carabassi Beach — full day of relaxation, picnic in the dunes, sunset.
Terra Mitica or Aqualandia (Benidorm) — full day at the park. Evening walk along the Benidorm promenade.
Tabarca Island — ferry from Santa Pola, snorkelling, fish lunch on the island.
Mundomar or Terra Natura (Benidorm) — dolphin shows, animal encounters.
Rio Safari Elche + Valor Chocolate Museum — safari in the morning, chocolate tasting in the afternoon.
Carabassi Beach + pool — free day, packing, souvenir shopping.
Rafał Prońko
Właściciel Brisa Alacant
Właściciel apartamentu wakacyjnego Brisa Alacant od 2023 roku, regularnie odwiedzam Costa Blanca i znam region z własnych doświadczeń. Wszystkie miejsca opisane na blogu odwiedziłem osobiście — zdjęcia i porady pochodzą z moich własnych wizyt. Pomagam gościom odkrywać najlepsze atrakcje regionu Alicante.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Costa Blanca attractions for toddlers aged 0-3?
For toddlers aged zero to three years, the best choices on the Costa Blanca are beaches with gentle entry into the water, above all Playa del Carabassi in Gran Alacant, which offers a wide beach with soft sand and very shallow water near the shore, perfect for safe play for babies and crawling toddlers. Parents will appreciate the natural dunes that shelter from the wind and the lack of crowds even in the summer season. A second great option is Pola Park in Santa Pola, just fifteen minutes drive from Gran Alacant, where toddlers can enjoy colourful carousels, safe bouncy castles and a trampoline. Children under two enter Pola Park free of charge, which is a huge advantage for families with babies. It is also worth considering a stroll through the Palm Grove Park in Elche, which offers shaded paths ideal for a pushchair ride, and a visit to Tabarca Island, where shallow coves create natural paddling pools for the youngest visitors.
How much does a family day at Costa Blanca theme parks cost?
The cost of a family day at theme parks on the Costa Blanca varies significantly depending on the attraction chosen. The cheapest option is Pola Park in Santa Pola, where online tickets cost from nine euros ninety-nine cents per person, giving around forty euros for a family of four. The Valor Chocolate Museum in Villajoyosa is another budget-friendly option with entry at three to five euros per person. A mid-range cost is Rio Safari Elche with tickets from twenty-three euros for an adult and eighteen euros for a child online. In the higher price bracket you will find Mundomar with tickets from thirty-two euros and Terra Natura from twenty-eight euros. The most expensive options are Terra Mitica and Aqualandia with ticket prices from thirty-five to forty euros per person. At every park it is worth buying tickets online in advance, as savings can reach up to fifty percent. You should also factor in parking costs of zero to five euros and food from eight to fifteen euros per person.
Which Costa Blanca attractions are suitable for kids outside summer?
Costa Blanca offers many attractions accessible outside the summer season, which is a huge advantage of this region. The Valor Chocolate Museum in Villajoyosa operates all year round and provides a two-hour visit with tasting, ideal for cooler days. The Cueva de las Calaveras cave in Benidoleig is open twelve months a year and maintains a constant temperature of sixteen degrees inside, making it comfortable regardless of the weather. Tabarca Island is accessible by ferry from Santa Pola all year round, though services are less frequent in winter, and offers fascinating walks around the fortifications and a marine reserve. Terra Natura in Benidorm is a zoological park open twelve months a year where children can observe over two hundred animal species. The Palm Grove Park in Elche listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site also welcomes visitors all year. Pola Park operates on weekends outside the season and organises special events for Halloween and Christmas that attract thousands of families from the region.
How to plan a week-long holiday with kids on Costa Blanca?
An optimal weekly plan with children on the Costa Blanca should combine intensive attractions with relaxation days at the beach. On the first day it is worth visiting Pola Park in Santa Pola as a warm-up, because it is closest to Gran Alacant and does not require a long journey. The second day is an ideal opportunity for Carabassi Beach with a picnic and playing in the sand. On the third day I recommend a trip to Benidorm, where you can combine a visit to Terra Mitica or Aqualandia with a short walk along the promenade. The fourth day is time for relaxing by the pool or a short ferry trip to Tabarca Island from Santa Pola. On the fifth day it is worth visiting Mundomar or Terra Natura in Benidorm, where dolphin shows and contact with animals will delight children of any age. On the sixth day I recommend Rio Safari Elche or the Valor Chocolate Museum. The last day is beach time again at a relaxed pace, allowing the family to recharge before the journey home. This plan gives three intensive days and four more relaxed ones.
Is Costa Blanca safe for families with children?
Costa Blanca is one of the safest tourist regions in Europe for families with children. The province of Alicante has one of the lowest crime rates in Spain, and tourist towns such as Gran Alacant, Santa Pola and Benidorm are particularly well monitored by local police and the Guardia Civil. Blue Flag beaches such as Carabassi have lifeguards during the summer season from June to September, designated swimming zones and medical services. All theme parks listed in our ranking meet strict European safety standards and have qualified medical staff on site. The road infrastructure is excellent with well-signposted AP-7 and N-332 motorways, and the travel time to a public hospital from Gran Alacant is just twenty minutes to Hospital General Universitario in Elche. Pharmacies are easily accessible in every town, and many of them offer over-the-counter medicines. The health service treats tourists on the basis of the European Health Insurance Card.
Źródła i odnośniki
- Terra Mitica - Official Benidorm theme park website(dostęp: 2026-04-07)
- Aqualandia Benidorm - Official water park website(dostęp: 2026-04-07)
- Mundomar Benidorm - Marine park, official website(dostęp: 2026-04-07)
- Terra Natura Benidorm - Official zoological park website(dostęp: 2026-04-07)
- Pola Park - Official amusement park website in Santa Pola(dostęp: 2026-04-07)
- Rio Safari Elche - Official safari park website(dostęp: 2026-04-07)
- Valor Chocolate Museum - Official website(dostęp: 2026-04-07)
- Costa Blanca - Official tourism portal of the province of Alicante(dostęp: 2026-04-07)
- Turismo Comunitat Valenciana - Official Valencia tourism portal(dostęp: 2026-04-07)
Plan your family holiday on Costa Blanca!
Our Brisa Alacant apartment in Gran Alacant is the ideal base for all 15 attractions in this ranking. Carabassi Beach is 5 minutes away, Pola Park 15 minutes, and Benidorm with Terra Mitica, Aqualandia and Mundomar is a 45-minute drive. After an action-packed day, return to an air-conditioned apartment with pool, terrace and full amenities for children. Check available dates and book the holiday your family will talk about all year!
More about Costa Blanca attractions
Read detailed guides to individual attractions: Pola Park (amusement park for the youngest), Terra Mitica (theme park in Benidorm), Aqualandia (water park), Mundomar (marine park with dolphins), Terra Natura (cage-free zoo), Rio Safari Elche (safari with animals), Valor Chocolate Museum (tasting and workshops) and Carabassi Beach (best beach in the area).
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