Looking for the perfect place to enjoy a family getaway? La Nucía is an ideal destination for a day out, as well as for a holiday with children and teenagers. Located just a few minutes' drive from the beaches of Benidorm, Finestrat and Altea, this town in Alicante is an ideal destination where you can enjoy nature, gastronomy, culture and sport. You will always find a multitude of interesting activities for all ages. Here we are going to show you some of the things to do in La Nucía that you can't miss out on.
What to do with children and teenagers in La Nucia
Discover the beautiful streets and corners of the Old Town
Walking through the old town of La Nucia is like travelling back in time. Its narrow cobbled streets and whitewashed houses invite you to lose yourself in its charming corners. Every corner tells a story and every façade reflects the tradition and culture of the place. Don't miss the main square, where you'll find the church of the Purísima Concepción and several cafés with terraces perfect for taking a break and enjoying the peaceful and comfortable atmosphere. Other unmissable places in La Nucía are its old laundries (there are 2 in the town), its hermitages and the Favara park.
By the way, every year, guided and dramatised visits are organised to learn more about the history and evolution of this peaceful and beautiful town. So, check the events program to see if you can sign up for one of them.
Favara Park
This park is the perfect place for an afternoon stroll or picnic. A place where children can run, play and enjoy nature in a safe environment. It also has a beautiful waterfall, playgrounds, picnic tables, toilets and an old washing place.
Visit the CEM - Environmental Education Centre of La Nucía
The Environmental Education Centre (CEM) of La Nucía is a space designed to connect neighbours and visitors with nature and Mediterranean history, especially the local one. Located in the Tossal del Captivador, with 15,189 m² of municipal green areas, the CEM is located between the natural parks of Serra Gelada and Ponoig-Puig Campana.
You can discover the importance of the work carried out at the CEM, the natural landscape of La Nucía and its surroundings, with guided tours and workshops for children that are organised for groups. Discover the Arboretum, the orchard, the beehive, the nature classroom, the ethnological museum or the trails that lead from here to the town centre and the sports city, through a fresh pine forest, fully signposted.
Excursions and Hiking
For families who love nature, the hiking trails of La Nucía are ideal. The La Nucía Footpaths Network includes 3 hiking routes of different levels of difficulty, a local footpath of 14'13km and a footpath adapted for people with reduced mobility. These run through the protected area of Captivador and are complemented by 4 mountain bike routes of different levels and duration.
Adventure park in the trees
Imagine your children enjoying zip lines, suspension bridges and exciting adventure circuits. Well, this is possible in La Nucía. At the Tirolinas Go! park in La Nucía you'll find exciting adventures among the trees and you'll slide down zip lines up to 300m long. A perfect place for children and teenagers to have fun while exploring nature in a safe and exciting way.
Sports City
The Camilo Cano Sports City is a national and international benchmark in sports tourism, where you will find all kinds of facilities. Winner of the National Sports Award 2012, awarded by the Consejo Superior de Deportes; named European Sports Village by the European Parliament in 2013 and again in 2024, as well as Best European Sports Village in 2017. If you love sport, La Nucía is the perfect destination for you.
By the way, if you are thinking of spending a few days in this area of the province of Alicate and visiting La Nucía, take a look at our recommended accommodation. You'll find hotels, flats and campsites specialising in the family offer and with the Tour & Kids seal of approval. You'll be sure to find what you're looking for!
As you can see, visiting La Nucía as a family is synonymous with adventure, learning and fun. Every corner of the town offers a new opportunity to enjoy together and create unforgettable memories. Come and discover all that La Nucía has to offer!
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