Theme parks, water parks and long gentle beaches
🎡Costa Blanca
Spain
The Costa Blanca, and Benidorm above all, is one of Europe's great family-holiday engines: an unusual density of theme and water parks, miles of soft, gently shelving beaches, near-guaranteed sunshine and a twenty to forty-five minute transfer from Alicante airport. You can build a week around roller coasters and slides, or slip up the coast to calmer towns like Calpe, Denia and Javea for a gentler pace. Here is where to base yourselves, honestly told.
4+
major theme and water parks
20-45 min
transfer from Alicante airport
300+
days of sunshine a year
3m
of coast to choose your beach
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Stays near Costa Blanca, Spain
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Why it works with kids
- Theme and water parks galore: Terra Mitica, Aqualandia, Mundomar and Terra Natura all cluster around Benidorm
- Long, gentle beaches with soft sand and shallow, slowly shelving water made for paddling
- Near-constant sunshine from late spring to autumn, with warm sea and reliable pool weather
- Short transfers from Alicante airport, roughly twenty to forty-five minutes to most family bases
Best areas to stay
- 1Benidorm: the park capital, best if your holiday revolves around Terra Mitica, Aqualandia and big pools
- 2Calpe and Villajoyosa: prettier, calmer beach towns with real Spanish life and easy park day trips
- 3Denia and Javea: the quiet north end, low-rise, greener and close to the loveliest coves, best with a car
Our KidProof picks
Hand-picked and scored on the eight things that matter to families.
in Costa Blanca
Melia Villaitana
Rooms and suites sit in low pastel buildings styled like a Mediterranean village, connected by cobbled walkways. Family rooms and suites give proper separation for early bedtimes, and the quieter you go from the main square, the calmer the nights.
in Costa Blanca
Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort & Spa
Recently refreshed, generously sized rooms in a calm low-rise resort, with connecting and family options that give parents and children a bit of separation. Many rooms look over the golf course or the Montgo mountain rather than the sea.
in Costa Blanca
Grand Luxor Hotel
Spacious air-conditioned rooms with a balcony or terrace, a sofa bed, kettle and safe, sleeping two adults and two children comfortably. Ask for a park-view room if your kids want to watch Terra Mitica light up at night, or a quieter garden side for early bedtimes.
in Costa Blanca
Four Points by Sheraton Costa Blanca Resort
A Marriott-standard resort with hotel rooms plus villas, some with their own private pool, spread across a peaceful hillside above Benidorm. Family rooms take two adults and two children; the villas suit larger groups who want space and a kitchen corner.
in Costa Blanca
AR Roca Esmeralda & Spa Hotel
Practical, comfortable rooms, with upgraded options that add a separate living area and a pull-out sofa for children. Sea-view rooms look straight over La Fossa beach and the Penon de Ifach rock; interior rooms are cheaper and quieter.
in Costa Blanca
Melia Alicante
A large hotel where every room has a private terrace looking over the marina or the sea. Rooms vary from older to freshly renovated, so it is worth asking for a refurbished sea-view room; family rooms are available for four.
in Costa Blanca
Esmeralda Suites Apartments
Modern one and two-bedroom apartments, plus three-bedroom penthouses, each with a full kitchenette, private bathroom, air conditioning and a balcony or terrace. The extra bedroom and living space make these far easier than a hotel room with a baby or two young children.
in Costa Blanca
Hotel Allon Mediterrania
Straightforward air-conditioned rooms with balconies, many with sea views over the promenade. They are simple and a little dated in places, but clean and functional, and free cots are available for the youngest guests.
Compare our picks in Costa Blanca
| Hotel | Score | Kids club | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melia Villaitana | 85 | ✅ Free kids club | 180€ |
| Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort & Spa | 83 | — | 175€ |
| Grand Luxor Hotel | 82 | ✅ Free kids club | 130€ |
| Four Points by Sheraton Costa Blanca Resort | 82 | ✅ Free kids club | 135€ |
| AR Roca Esmeralda & Spa Hotel | 81 | — | 120€ |
| Melia Alicante | 79 | ✅ Free kids club | 120€ |
| Esmeralda Suites Apartments | 76 | — | 90€ |
| Hotel Allon Mediterrania | 73 | ✅ Free kids club | 75€ |
Browse Costa Blanca by what matters
Family things to do in Costa Blanca
Terra Mitica
Benidorm's ancient-world theme park, with coasters for thrill-seekers and gentle zones for little ones.
Aqualandia
One of Spain's original water parks, with big slides for teens and a shallow splash area for toddlers.
Mundomar
Marine and exotic animal park next to Aqualandia: dolphins, penguins, sea lions and parrots.
Terra Natura
Immersive zoo where animals roam in near-barrier-free habitats, with an adjoining water park.
Parents also ask
Which base is best for the theme parks?
Benidorm, without question: Terra Mitica, Aqualandia, Mundomar and Terra Natura are all within a short drive, and some hotels near Terra Mitica include park tickets.
Do we need a hire car?
Not if you base in central Benidorm, Calpe or Alicante, where beaches and buses cover most needs; a car helps a lot for the quieter north around Denia and Javea and for hopping between coves.
When is the best time to go with children?
Late May to June and September bring warm sea, open parks and thinner crowds; July and August are hottest and busiest, so book early and plan pool breaks in the midday heat.
Are the beaches good for young children?
Yes, most Costa Blanca town beaches are soft sand with shallow, slowly shelving water and Blue Flag facilities, ideal for paddling toddlers.
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