Sancti Petri is a paradise for children because, apart from an incredible beach, there are many options for a luxury holiday with them. It is a place steeped in mystery, with an abandoned village and a castle on an island that can turn any trip into a unique adventure. In addition, the marshes are always a very fun ecosystem for kids because of their environmental richness.
- Water activities with children: a sea with infinite possibilities
- Adventure activities with children: history and horses
- Amusement and water parks: get your adrenaline going
- Recommended child-friendly beaches that are clean and safe
- Family activities at Barceló Hotels, the best summer of your life
Water activities with children: a sea with infinite possibilities
Sancti Petri beach is a water amusement park for the most daring children and water sports lovers. On the sand itself there are kayak and windsurfing rental booths, and there is even a sailing school nearby where they can learn to sail.
One of the most fun activities for young swimmers is kayaking. Some of the routes go as far as Sancti Petri Castle or through part of the marshes, although it depends on the age of the participants.
For small children, the ideal route is inland, tide permitting, where they can see how crabs live among the rocks.
If you want something more exciting, there are surfing or kitesurfing courses for all ages which are ideal activities for enjoying the sea and beach.
You can also book fishing trips or scuba diving excursions, if you prefer something stronger than snorkelling.
One of the most popular family-friendly outings in this area is sailing, especially at sunset. Some boats even offer dramatised pirate-themed sailings or a swim in the middle of the sea.
Adventure activities with children: history and horses
The extensive Sancti Petri beach provides, among other things, one of the most beautiful experiences for children: riding across the sand on horseback. Most of the routes leave from the Mangueta area and go along part of the beach, especially at sunset, to the pace of these incredible animals that are so fundamental for Cádiz’s culture.
In fact, another fun thing to do with kids is take them to a horse show, an art form that amazes visitors of all ages and highlights the virtues of one of the most elegant animals on earth.
If you want an adventure full of legends, the best thing to do is book one of the dramatised visits to the Sancti Petri Castle where the cannon fire ceremony is recreated, taking you on a journey through history that will delight the little ones.
If you enjoy nature, you should organise a visit to the salt pans and marshes in the area, where there is a children’s activity programme that tells all the secrets of this mysterious natural environment.
Amusement and water parks: get your adrenaline going
Small fairs with typical attractions such as mats, tombolas and bumper cars can be found on many of the promenades and markets in the area, such as the Melk-ART Fair, which has a fun area for children, plus a special area with craft stalls.
If you want to experience the thrill of racing, go-kart tracks are the best place to test the young drivers. The circuit is very close to Sancti Petri, specifically in Conil de la Frontera, so it can be a perfect plan for the adventurous.
About half an hour’s drive away is Aqualand Bahía de Cádiz, which is a water park perfect for all ages, with everything from big speedy slides for the older ones to wave pools where the little ones can enjoy the thrill of the waves. In Puerto de Santa María, some 55 kilometres away, there is also another very special water park since it is floating and located on the beach. It is called Actiba Sea Park, in Redes, which is a perfect plan for children of all ages.
Recommended child-friendly beaches that are clean and safe
The best child-friendly beach in the area is Sancti Petri, which has been awarded the ‘Q’ for Tourist Quality and the Blue Flag for the quality of its sand and water. It is a natural beach with large dunes surrounded by pine trees that create a perfect environment for children to have fun.
It is located close to La Barrosa beach, separated only by the Laja Bermeja stack, but when the tide is low you can walk from one side to the other.
From that beach you can easily reach Sancti Petri Castle, a place full of legends and adventures, as well as the Las Lajas cliffs.
Family activities at Barceló Hotels, the best summer of your life
Barceló hotels usually have a children’s activity programme full of games and adventures for all tastes and ages.
At the family-friendly destinations, pools are tailored to the tastes of young swimmers and feature slides, water jets and pop-up fountains that create a safe place for them to have fun.
Most of the Barceló hotels for all ages have a kids’ club for children up to 12 years old where creative workshops, parties, theatres, dances, treasure hunts and sports activities are organised.
There are also other family activities for young and old alike such as board games, films, handicrafts and exciting gymkhanas which you can enjoy together.
