We start our family friedly getaway in the Province of Alicante. Here we find many charming towns to visit with children. One is Villena, a town where we can discover one of the most beautiful castles in the Region of Valencia
The Castle of Villena looks like a castle from a tale of knights and princesses.Visiting it with children is an authentic adventure!
Do not miss the opportunity to visit the treasure of Villena, a discovery of more than 10 kilos of gold from the Bronze Age.
Visit Ayora with kids
From Villena it is easy to get to Ayora, another charming town but this time in the Province of Valencia. In Ayora there is another castle that is worth visiting with children.
The Castle can be visited by guided tour throughout the year, for more information, visit the Turismo Ayora website.
If you like to hike, we recommend taking the "Ruta del Agua" or the "Ruta del Hilo Rojo", a tourist and cultural tour through the town of Ayora that allows you to get to know the local monuments, anecdotes and traditions by following a red line on the ground .
Visit Cofrentes with kids
If we adevntura a little further into the Province of Valencia, we end up in Cofrentes, which lies between the Júcar and Cabriel rivers.
Another castle awaits you! This castle is built on basalt rock of volcanic origin. From the castle there are beautiful views over the Cabriel river.
You can discover the surroundings of the town on a tourist train that runs two routes: one along the Cabriel River and one to the Cerro Agras volcano.
You can also enjoy a river cruise on the Júcar river, a very beautiful route that goes from the Cofrentes pier to the Cortes de Pallás.
For the more adventurous families, Cofrentes Active Tourism offers activities such as kayak outings, bike routes or electric quads.
Accommodation in the Interior of the Province of Valencia
If you are looking for a good place to stay and unwind with your family in the middle of nature, we have two recommendations for you!
The first is the Albergue Rural Actio in Alborache. It is 1 hour from Cofrentes and 40 minutes from Valencia. Here they organize one-day or weekend getaways for the whole family. With the help of expert monitors you can go hiking, adventure activities and enjoy themed weekends.
The second is Camping Bungalows Altomira in Navajas, located between two natural parks (Espadán and Calderona) and just 40 minutes away from Valencia.
In high season and bank holidays they organizae children's entertainment (workshops, excursions, contests, ...).
The campsite has a swimming pool, cafeteria-restaurant, playground, barbecues, bicycle and kayak rental and a great restaurant.
Hiking in the Valencia Province
If you like to take a guided hiking tour, you can contact Calderona Viva.
Discovering inland Castellón with kids
We also encourage you to get to know the Province of Castellón, especially Morella, one of the most beautiful towns in Spain.
When you visit medieval Morella as a family you should visit the castle, we recommend going up to the Plaza de Armas. The views are impressive! Children will love exploring the Castle of Morella using the children's map.
If your children like dinosaurs, we recommend a visit to the Temps de Dinosaures museum, where you can see a full-scale reproduction of the Iguanodon that inhabited these lands.
On the outskirts of Morella, you can let the adrenaline flow at the Saltapins adventure park: circuits high up in the trees, 100-meter zip lines, Tibetan bridges and lianas.
Hiking in Castellón
If you want to take a hike in Castellón, we recommend you contact Itinerantur. They organize guided hiikes for families.
And if you would like to take part in adventure activities like canyoning, please contact Viunatura.
We hope you enjoy your family getaway in the Region of Valencia.
