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Catalonia is a region of Spain with a rich, unique, and fascinating heritage and culture and there are endless museums, incredible architectural gems, churches, palaces, beaches, natural wonders, historic towns, specialised shops, astounding craftsmen, wonderful shows and theatres and performances, festivals, markets, foodie hotspots, and more to be discovered all across the region. In fact, with a vacation rental in Catalonia, there is a whole world of possibilities when it comes to types of holidays that you can plan, interests that you can indulge, and memories that can be made. However, those with a special interest in fast cars and the Ferrari brand in particular, might be interested to know that a rather unique theme park opened up in Catalonia a few years ago: Ferrari Land! A must for gear heads exploring this part of Spain, this is an unexpected but rather enjoyable day out...

Many people choose to find a vacation rental in Barcelona as the city has so much to offer as a holiday destination. It is the city of Gaudi and full of architectural gems that transform its streets into art galleries and in addition it also boasts lots of great actual museums full of artistic riches and educational treasures, excellent beaches, truly incredible restaurants, some exceedingly trendy bars, a soccer stadium that hosts regular matches for the sports fanatics among you, and much more besides. It is also home to Tibidabo, a hill that overlooks the city, and has been nicknamed the, “magic mountain,” by locals.

At first glance, that last attraction might not seem all that exceptional or interesting but Tibidabo is more than just a hill. It is somewhere to take in the most amazing views in Barcelona, to ride a funicular or to hike, to go to an amusement park, and to see some special architectural gems: all in one place!

The island of Gran Canaria is a popular holiday destination among lots of European travellers as it boasts warm and sunny weather throughout much of the year and is an established tourist centre with lots of family-friendly amenities and things to see and do. While anyone can enjoy the perfect beaches, winter sun, vibrant nightlife, and varied attractions, there are lots of things that are particular treats for kids, too. Take the Poema del Mar, the grand aquarium in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, for example. It is a magical place that adults will love and that any children that might be in your party will be absolutely mystified by. So, if you have found a vacation rental in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and you are looking for things to see and do in the area, whether you are a solo traveller, on a romantic getaway, with friends, or with the whole family, you’ll find that you have lots of options!

The Poema del Mar Aquarium is located in the harbour of the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, on the island of Gran Canaria, and is one of the most spectacular aquariums of its kind in Europe. Only opened back in 2017, it is a modern and innovative model of an aquarium that was developed by the company Loro Parque and has a strong commitment to “innovation, the conservation of biodiversity, and excellence in sustainable tourism.” The well-being of the animals in the aquarium, the conservation of the biodiversity of the environment, and the protection of the environment are all integral to their operations, in addition to providing education and entertainment to the public.

Two of the best holidays of my childhood, which we all still remember fondly as a family, took place in Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands. In fact, the second time that we visited we actually returned to the exact same part of the island, Maspalomas, and the very same villa complex, we liked it so much. One of the main tourist centres on Gran Canaria, the resort town of Maspalomas went from a small hamlet to a vision of what tourism could be when it was redeveloped in the 1960s. It is touristy, to be sure, but it is also charming with lots of eccentricities, unique-looking buildings, stunning beaches, lots of places to eat and go for drinks, and plenty to see and do. For a family holiday, a vacation rental in Maspalomas is a great idea as there will be something to keep everyone in the group happy and interested. One such perfect family-friendly attraction in Gran Canaria is Palmitos Park.

At the time that we visited Maspalomas, my younger brother’s dinosaur obsession was in full swing. As birds are a direct descendant of dinosaurs and have been described as living dinosaurs, his interest carried over to them too and Palmitos Park was chosen for one of our family outings to cater to his particular interests. However, it wasn’t just him that enjoyed it, the entire family had an incredible time and we still talk about it today.

If you are looking for an outing that the whole family can enjoy or are simply interested in aquariums, in general, then one of the must-see attractions for those who have found a holiday rental in Mallorca has to be the Palma Aquarium. Located in Palma, Mallorca, the aquarium was opened back in 2007 and is a truly extraordinary attraction that boasts lots to see and lots to learn. Welcoming around 400,000 visitors per year and around 1,000 per day, you could, and should, be among those numbers on your next trip to Mallorca.

Palma Aquarium is owned by Coral World International and located just 500m from the Playa de Palma beach. It houses 55 different tanks containing over 5 million litres of salt water, 8,000 different specimens, and 700 different species, which come from the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. There are over 300 species of living coral alone and it is one of the few aquariums in Europe where all the coral decorating the tanks is real and alive. In addition, it is also one of the few aquariums to have its own coral reproduction program, which has birthed new coral colonies on site.