10 Things to Do in Cádiz with Kids

Cadiz is one of the favorite destinations for tourists traveling to Andalusia and is also an ideal place to visit with family and children, as it offers family-friendly beaches, water parks for young and old, exhibitions of all kinds, and a wide variety of attractions for children.

To the list of the best activities to see and do in Cádiz with children, you can also add ice skating, a dolphin and whale watching excursion in the Strait of Gibraltar, a visit to an amusement park, or a trip to a youth fair. There are also many Christmas activities for the whole family during the winter in Cádiz and excursions to enjoy in the summer.

If you plan to visit Cádiz in the summer, don't miss the beaches of Cádiz, which are some of the best on the Andalusian coast. If you visit the city with children, I recommend:

• La Caleta, located in an area close to the historic center. It is ideal for visiting with children because it has warm waters and is surrounded by restaurants and other leisure activities. It is also one of the favorites among visitors and one of the largest beaches in Cadiz, so you will never lack a place to put your umbrella, although it can be very crowded during the summer.
• Sanlúcar de Barrameda, ideal if you prefer beaches with fewer tourists. It is a seaside resort near Jerez de la Frontera that also stands out as the epicenter of local activities. If you visit Cádiz in August, you can attend the Sanlúcar Horse Races, a traditional event that has been held in the city for over 100 years.
• Playa de la Calzada and Playa de las Piletas, located in Sanlúcar, are notable for being quiet areas for swimming.
• Bolonia Beach, located in Conil de la Frontera, Zahara de los Atunes, and Tarifa, has been voted one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain for several consecutive years.

The little ones will have a great time if you book an equestrian show in Jerez, an event that will allow you to enjoy a unique experience at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art.

Lasting approximately three and a half hours, this option offers not only a show of horses dancing to the rhythm of Spanish music, but also the opportunity to explore the city of Jerez with a professional guide.

The guide will take you to discover the city's most emblematic monuments, such as the Alcázar de Jerez, the Church of San Miguel, and the Plaza del Arenal. At the end of the tour, you will enjoy the equestrian show, whose choreography will be accompanied by riders dressed in 18th-century style. An unforgettable memory for both children and adults.

The Children's City Park, located halfway between Cadiz and Jerez de la Frontera, is not an amusement park or a theme park, but a fictional village built to scale for children, where the whole family can enjoy play and leisure areas, shows, and a long list of activities.

In this park, children can learn about life in society and visit banks, public squares, and do adult activities. They can also use the zip lines, water areas, bike and tricycle areas, and skating areas.

In addition, there are restaurants and bars for lunch. If you plan to visit Cadiz in December, you can also enjoy Christmas activities. During the summer, the park also offers a summer film series and camps for children's groups, including craft, balloon twisting, and painting workshops. You can learn more about this park by booking a guided tour of Jerez.

Useful information

• Price**...** Admission to the park starts at approximately €9 per person.
• Opening hours**...** Monday to Saturday, from 8 a.m. to midnight. The park is closed on Sundays and is only available for private events.
• Where... Arcos de la Frontera s/n, Jerez de la Frontera.

If your travel itinerary includes a visit to Cádiz in October, you can opt for a dolphin and whale watching excursion in the Strait of Gibraltar, an experience that children will love and that will allow you to discover the beauty and history of the strait.

Boats for whale watching excursions in the Strait of Gibraltar depart from the beaches of Tarifa during the mating and migration season of whales and dolphins, and during these tours you can also enjoy the experience of sailing between two continents. In addition, on clear days you can also see the Rock of Gibraltar and the African coast of Morocco from the boat.

You can also go on whale watching excursions if you decide to visit Cadiz in January, although it is a cold and rainy time of year, which makes sailing difficult. However, on mild days you can discover the marine species that permanently inhabit the Strait area. And if it is not the right time of year, you can book a private boat trip around Cadiz.

If you are planning to visit Cadiz in December or during Christmas with children, there are many things you can do to enjoy the festive atmosphere, including visiting the Playmobil Expoclick fair, visiting the Christmas market in Plaza de San Antonio, and visiting Juvelandia. Book the Cadiz tourist bus and choose the one that best suits your preferences. Here is some more information:

• The Playmobil Expoclick fair in Chiclana is an exhibition of dioramas and giant plastic figures that has become a tradition for the whole family. This event takes place every year from the last days of November until Three Kings Day, and each edition has a different theme, which may consist of recreating famous series and films such as The Walking Dead and Star Wars, making it one of the favorite activities for children.
• The Christmas market in Plaza de San Antonio is one of the most traditional in Cadiz and is the center of some of the most important activities during Christmas. There you can browse the stalls, buy gifts and Christmas decorations, enjoy winter cuisine, and see the 12-meter Christmas tree that becomes the main attraction of Cadiz's old town every year.
• Juvelandia, in Jerez de la Frontera, is a children's and youth leisure fair that takes place every year in González Hontoria Park and combines play centers, sports competitions, inflatable games, circus performances, and children's music shows. This fair will also allow you to visit Jerez, which is one of the best activities to do from Cádiz.

If you plan to visit Cádiz in winter with children, you can visit Plaza de San Antonio, which on Christmas Eve becomes the center of the old town and one of the stops if you book the guided tour of Cádiz.

There you can visit the Christmas Market and the 12-meter-high tree, as well as the ice skating rink, which is open to adults and children. The ice skating rink in Plaza de San Antonio is open from the beginning of December until Three Kings Day, and admission is free. You can bring your own skates or rent a pair at the Christmas Market stalls.

To get to the historic center, you can take public transportation or the Cadiz tourist bus, which stops at the square. The Christmas Train, the Christmas story stand, and the Professional Craft Fair are other attractions for children that you can find in Plaza de San Antonio.

Useful information

• Price... Admission to the ice rink is free.
• When**...** From the first week of December until Three Kings Day.
• Where**...** Plaza de San Antonio, Cádiz.

The Puppet Museum in Cádiz is one of the favorite activities for children. Located at the old entrance to the city of Puerta de Tierra, it houses exhibits with information and history about the world of puppets and puppeteers, as well as 500 objects representing what was for years one of the city's main industries. Keep in mind that Cádiz was renowned for the manufacture of puppets and ventriloquist dummies.

The museum also offers interactive activities for children and tours that review the most significant historical events in Spain and Cádiz through puppet shows in small theaters where children can also play characters and recreate their own stories.

Admission to the Cádiz Puppet Museum is free, and you can also attend performances at the Tía Norica Puppet Theater, which is known for its musical shows for children and comedy monologues. Be sure to visit, for example, after enjoying a bike tour of Cádiz.

Useful information

• Price**...** Admission to the museum is free.
• Opening hours**...** Tuesday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Where... Puertas de Tierra, Bóvedas de Santa Elena, Cádiz.

Cádiz in summer is known for its beaches, warm climate, and the many summer attractions the city has to offer. One of these is visiting one of Cádiz's water parks, an option that becomes even more appealing if you plan to visit the city with children. The most popular are:

• Aqualand, located in El Puerto de Santa María, offers visitors giant slides, wave pools, playgrounds, and water games. There is also an area with restaurants and drinks.
• Bahía Park is located in Algeciras and is a water park with slides, five pools, trampolines, and rest areas for all ages, with restaurants and bars.

Keep in mind that water parks are usually open during the high season, between June and August, which are the hottest months in the city. To ensure your spot, you can book tickets in advance online, especially since the city receives the largest influx of tourists during the summer season.

Genovés Park is one of the most emblematic sites in Cádiz and a visit here is one of the best things to see and do in Cádiz. It is also sure to be one of the points of interest if you book a guided tour of Cádiz. It is the most representative green space in the old town. Located by the sea, it has a wide variety of local shrubs and trees, monuments, palm trees, a grotto with a pond, and a children's area with games.

The grotto is also a favorite spot for kids because the area includes a waterfall that flows into a pond inhabited by a large number of ducks and surrounded by giant dinosaur sculptures. It also has an area where you can buy food and drinks.

Genovés Park also has attractions for adults, as you can visit the Santa Bárbara Viewpoint, a place from which you can contemplate the immensity of the bay and also enjoy views of the park and much of the historic center. Admission to the park is free.

Details of interest

• Price**...** Admission to the park is free.
• Opening hours**...** The park is open every day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Where... Av. Dr. Gómez Ulla s/n, Cádiz.

During the summer, Puerto de Santa María offers one of the most eclectic experiences in Cádiz with its medieval market, a fair where you can discover the city's past during the Middle Ages. The program includes dance shows, medieval food and craft stalls, and children's activities.

If you plan to visit the medieval market with children, you can attend circus shows and performances by jesters, among other characters typical of the Middle Ages. The medieval market is held every year in June in the Plaza del Castillo, which adds to the atmosphere of the period.

El Puerto de Santa María is located very close to Jerez de la Frontera and the beaches of Levante and Valdelagrana, so you can make the most of your visit by also visiting these nearby places, especially if you are planning a short stay in the city and want to save time. If that is the case, here is a list of things to see and do to discover Cádiz in 3 days.

Details of interest

• Price**...** Admission to the market is free.
• When... Every year during the month of June.
• Where... Plaza del Castillo, El Puerto de Santa María.

The patron saint festivities of the Virgen del Rosario are celebrated in a special way in Los Barrios, a town in the interior of the province of Cádiz. There, the Town Council organizes a charity amusement park named after the Virgin, with the aim of collecting donations.

The Los Barrios amusement park has children's games, food stalls, a roller coaster, and a bumper car track for adults and children, making it suitable for the whole family. It also has an initiative whereby the attractions operate without music or sound effects for two hours a day so that children with autism can attend.

The park is open during the local festivities, which are held every year during the second week of October. However, Los Barrios is just over 100 kilometers from the capital of Cadiz, so it can be an inconvenient trip if you are planning a short stay in the city. If that is the case, here is a list of the best activities you can do in Cadiz in two days.

Useful information

• Price... Admission to the park is free and each attraction has an initial cost of approximately €3.
• When**...** During the second week of October.
• Where**...** In Los Barrios, Cádiz.