Many people think that making the most of a family holiday often means seeing and doing as much as possible while you’re away. However, a packed itinerary doesn’t necessarily make the holiday more enjoyable, particularly when everyone has different interests and routines.
A more flexible approach lets family members choose how they spend their time, while still leaving plenty of opportunities to enjoy Spain together.
- Choose a base that gives everyone space
Choose accommodation with enough space for everyone to unwind comfortably. Having room to spread out allows each family member to relax at their own pace, rather than expecting everyone to follow the same routine.
For instance, you might book a villa in Spain with a separate living area where children can play while parents relax nearby. This way, everyone can then spend their downtime as they choose.
Having enough space for everyone means you can enjoy time together without having to spend every moment as a group.
- Plan a few brilliant beach days
Keep a few days free for unhurried time at one of Spain’s incredible beaches. Beach days give your family a break from following a fixed itinerary and allow everyone to take the day at a slower pace.
After a busy day of sightseeing, for example, you could spend the following day unwinding at a nearby beach. With fewer plans to work around, you can stay for as long as you like rather than watching the clock for your next activity.
Sometimes, making more of a family holiday means deliberately planning less.
- Explore a local town or village
Set aside some time to explore somewhere local without following a rigid sightseeing plan. Informal exploration lets you see how people live beyond Spain’s main tourist attractions while choosing where to go as you explore.
To illustrate, wandering through Spanish towns and villages might lead you to discover a neighbourhood market away from the main tourist areas. Stopping at places that catch your attention can show you parts of the destination you might miss when moving between planned attractions.
By leaving room for curiosity, your family can come home with memories of places you discovered for yourselves.
Wrapping up…
Give your family the freedom to enjoy Spain at their own pace. Build enough flexibility into your plans for everyone to choose how they want to spend some of their time. That might mean splitting up for an afternoon or changing plans when someone would rather relax than head out again.
Where could you leave a little more freedom in your next family holiday?