Things to do at Christmas on the Costa Blanca-Alicante with Kids
Things to do at Christmas on the Costa Blanca-Alicante with Kids 🌞🎄
🎄 Christmas is a magical time to visit the Costa Blanca, especially for families with children. Popular destinations such as Alicante, Calpe, Dénia, Jávea, El Campello, Villajoyosa, Benidorm, Torrevieja and Elche come alive with stunning Christmas lights, traditional nativity scenes, and festive decorations.
During the holiday season, you’ll find Christmas markets with rides, sweet treats and gift stalls, as well as children’s workshops and activities specially designed for younger visitors ✨. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the Costa Blanca with kids and soak up the festive atmosphere.
One of the most exciting events for children is the Three Kings Parades 👑, held every 5th of January in almost every town and city. In many places, children can also visit the Three Wise Men or their royal pages, hand in their letters, and enjoy an unforgettable Christmas experience.
In addition, the Costa Blanca offers ice skating rinks, children’s fairs, large-scale nativity scenes and family-friendly shows, making a stroll through the town centre a fun and memorable plan for the whole family 🎠.
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Christmas Family Activities on the Costa Blanca 🎅👨👩👧👦
In Alicante, families can visit the Royal Mail Camp, where children can hand in their letters to the Three Wise Men, take part in workshops and enjoy special Christmas activities (advance booking required).
During Christmas in Benidorm, you’ll find a full festive programme including an ice skating rink, Christmas market, children’s shows, live performances and visits from Santa Claus and the Three Wise Men. The Christmas lights switch-on creates a magical atmosphere, perfect for strolling around with kids.
Across the Costa Blanca, Christmas markets and fairs are set up in many towns, featuring rides, traditional nativity scenes, workshops for children and outdoor family activities.
📍 In addition, shopping centres such as Gran Vía and Plaza Mar 2 (Alicante), L’Aljub (Elche), La Marina (Finestrat) and Portal de la Marina (Ondara) offer educational and creative Christmas activities for children, including workshops, games and special mailboxes to post letters to the Three Wise Men 🎄.
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Theme Parks and Fun Activities for Kids on the Costa Blanca 🐯🎢
- Mundo de los Niños – A children’s play area located in the Port of Alicante, ideal for younger kids.
- Terra Natura Benidorm – A family-friendly zoo with animals from around the world and interactive activities 🐾.
- Family Park – A chain of amusement and play parks designed especially for children.
- Sould Park Festilandia – A children’s amusement park with fun rides and attractions.
- Family Park Calpe – A kids’ park with rides and entertainment in Calpe.
- Pola Park – A popular amusement park in Santa Pola with rides for all ages.
- TirolinasGo Alicante Forestal Park – An outdoor adventure park with zip lines and tree-top circuits, perfect for older children and teens.
- Reina Sofía Park – A lush green park with peacocks and turtles, shaded walking paths, waterfalls, ponds and a children’s play area 🌳.
- Parc El Palmerar – A stunning palm grove with over 7,000 palm trees, walking trails, waterfalls, local wildlife, and playgrounds for children.
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Museums Designed for Kids and Families on the Costa Blanca 🏛️🎨
- Museum of Illusions Alicante – An interactive museum of optical illusions that’s fun and engaging for all ages.
- Pequeña Costa Mágica Museum – A charming museum inspired by fairy tales and miniature worlds, especially appealing to younger children.
- La Casa de los Pérez and The Lost Toys Museum – Family-oriented museums with child-friendly themes that usually delight little visitors.
- Valencian Toy Museum – A perfect destination for a family day out, showcasing the history of toys in the region.
- Valor Chocolate Museum – A chocolate museum where families can learn about chocolate-making and sometimes enjoy tastings 🍫.
- Aquarium – Sea Museum of Santa Pola – A small aquarium featuring marine species and educational activities for children 🐠.
- MARQ Archaeological Museum Alicante – An award-winning archaeological museum with engaging exhibits suitable for curious young minds.
- Water Museum of Alicante – Pozos de Garrigós – A great option for children interested in history, science and how water shaped the city.
- Safari Aitana – A wildlife reserve home to animals from all five continents. It is the only drive-through safari in the Valencian Community, offering a true African-style safari experience by car.
Other family experiences:
- Castell de Guadalest – Ideal for a half-day family excursion, with spectacular views, historic streets and plenty of spots to explore 🧠.
- Or simply enjoy a walk with the children on one of the beautiful beaches of the Costa Blanca-Alicante.
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✨ The Costa Blanca offers family-friendly activities with young children all year round: magical Christmas celebrations, interactive museums, theme parks, calm beaches and unique experiences that create unforgettable memories.
❤️ The team at www.experienciascostablanca.com wishes you and your family a very HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON! ❤️