Travelling with children changes the questions you ask about a trip. It is less about the best view and more about how far you will need to carry a sleeping toddler, and whether there is space for the buggy. Here is a practical guide to family travel on the Costa Blanca.
Getting from the airport with kids in tow
The first stretch of any family holiday, the trip from Alicante Airport to your accommodation, is worth planning properly. A private transfer means no shared shuttle with unpredictable stops, no standing at a taxi rank juggling car seats and cases, and a driver who is expecting you and your luggage.
Our Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3 vehicles each seat up to 4 passengers with room for 3 to 4 bags depending on the vehicle, which comfortably covers a family of four with standard luggage. If you are travelling with a specific requirement, such as a child seat, contact us in advance so we can confirm availability before your journey. For larger families or multi generation trips, we are also adding premium 7 and 8 seater vehicles to the fleet.
Theme parks near Benidorm
Benidorm is well known as a base for family theme parks, and a few sit close enough together to plan around:
- Terra Mítica is a large theme park built around ancient civilisations, with rides ranging from gentle to genuinely thrilling, so it tends to suit a wide age range in one visit.
- Aqualandia is a water park with slides and pools for different age groups, a popular choice on hot days.
- Mundomar focuses on marine and animal life, generally a calmer option for a day with younger children.
All three are commonly combined into a single trip to the area, and many families split a week between a couple of theme park days and beach days.
Finding the right beach for your family
Not every beach on the Costa Blanca suits small children in the same way. Benidorm’s main beaches, Poniente and Levante, are long, sandy, and well set up with facilities, which makes them a reliable choice for a full day out with young kids. Further along the coast, towns like Altea and Calpe offer smaller, quieter bays if you are looking for something less built up for an afternoon.
A few practical tips
- Book your return transfer at the same time as your arrival one. It is one less thing to arrange once you are mid-holiday.
- Plan theme park days around nap times if you have younger children. Arriving early avoids both the heat and the queues.
- Pack for the car ride, not just the beach. Snacks and entertainment for the journey from the airport make the first hour of the holiday easier on everyone.
- Let your transfer provider know your plans in advance. Sharing your flight details and any specific needs when you book means fewer surprises on arrival day.
Getting around during your stay
If your holiday involves moving between towns, for a day trip to Altea or a visit to family nearby, our intercity rides cover point to point journeys anywhere on the Costa Blanca, quoted for your exact route.
Planning a family trip to the Costa Blanca? Book your airport transfer or see our fixed price routes to start planning the journey.
