La Marelle is a new and original space in La Ribera for children to play and local parents to hang out over coffee. Run by French mum Alexandra Clua, the centre conveniently offers a café, ludoteca-style play area for younger kids and multi-lingual workshops and activities all under the same roof. Opened as a cultural association, the Espai allows you to join as a member and enjoy extra benefits. El Café de la Canella serves teas, coffees, breakfasts and afternoon cakes and is the ideal place for mums' morning get-togethers or an afternoon play date. Workshops already underway this Autumn are Yoga in English for children and parents, Music for Kids, infant reflexology, Experiment with Sounds for babies and Mòn atelier - an all-round movement, music, art and story session in French.
On rainy days, relax while your children let of some steam at one of Barcelona´s soft play centres. Most centres open from the early evening as well as morning and afternoons at the weekends. Usually featuring a play area for younger children, as well as a space for parents along with essential refreshments, the centres typcially charge per hour of usage. Although a noisier alternative to the beach or park, they are a welcome option on a wet-weather day...see Soft Play in Barcelona
In the small village of Santa Maria d’Olo between the towns of Vic and Manresa, lies Vinos Colltor, a rustic hideway offering an escape for a family day out or weekend away. Set amongst the vines and woodland, away from the traffic, Vinos Coltor offers families a day out in the country, where you can cook yourself a barbecue and let the children run wild. The small family-run bodega, is committed to the cultivation of wine in a sustainable way and have built a tradtional Central Asian Yurt so that others can stay and enjoy a taste of the country life with them. Special offer with Kids in Barcelona!
Child-friendly Apartments in BarcelonaFind a self-catering apartment for your family stay in Barcelona. Child-friendly apartments with free travel cots and high chairs...see Family Apartments in Barcelona

Sightseeing with kids in Barcelona
13 Hectares of the Parc de La Ciutadella are dedicated to the city’s zoo which is home to over 4,000 animals from 400 different species...read more about the Barcelona Zoo

Considered the largest Aquarium in Europe and offering an impressive range of marine life, the aquarium one of the top family attractions in the city...read more about the Barcelona Aquarium

A mock village built in a variety Spanish architectural designs. 40 workshops, 21 different types of craftsmanship, shops, restaurants and kids' activities...read more about Poble Espanyol

Do you live in Barcelona with children or are moving here with kids? Information, advice and support for resident families from health and education, babysitting and childcare, to playgroups, parents networks and meeting groups for mums...see Barcelona Family Life

Schooling in Catalunya is free and compulsory for children aged 6-16 years. Primary education (educació primària) is the first stage of obligatory schooling for children aged 6-12 years and Secondary education (educació secundària) is the period of schooling from 12-16 years.
Many children do attend school from age 3 in Barcelona and indeed much of Spain. Schooling from 3-6 years is know as infants education (educació infantil) or parvulario (years P3, P4 and P5)...see Schools and Nurseries in Barcelona
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Kids in Barcelona is a family-friendly guide to the city of Barcelona for visitors with children and English-speaking residents with kids. Our aim is to promote Barcelona as a child-friendly destination. If you would like to feature your family-related business, children's shop, family restaurant, children's course, school or playgroup please Contact Us.