World Family Day is celebrated every year on the 15th of May and, for this reason, we bring you the best plans to do with the family. Don’t worry, as this big day has fallen on a Monday, you can celebrate all week or over the weekend. There are plenty of plans to do with the family in Catalonia, Costa Brava, Costa Dorada and Barcelona are ideal for celebrating this great date. With Shuttle2Sun‘s low–cost and sustainable shared transfer services and private transfer service you can travel to any location from Barcelona airport, Barcelona port, Reus airport, Girona airport and the AVE train station Camp de Tarragona.
It is the right moment to strengthen the bonds that unite us as families, recognising their value as the fundamental nucleus of society and for our lives. The family brings us love, support and a sense of belonging. They are the place where we learn the values and norms that help us become responsible and respectful citizens. In an increasingly connected, yet fast-paced world, we remind you of the importance of devoting time and energy to nurturing strong and healthy relationships within our families.
In addition, today, there is a great and beautiful diversity of family structures around the world. Foster, single-parent, extended and same-sex families are just a few examples of how the traditional notion of family has evolved. The importance lies in the love, support and mutual care that exists between family members, beyond forms and structures.
Celebrating World Family Day does not require grand gestures. It can be as simple as spending time together, sharing a meal, outdoor activities, or just talking and listening to each other. The goal is to reconnect with our loved ones and remind them how much we value them. On the other hand, if you want to do something different on Costa Dorada, Costa Brava or Barcelona, we bring you a list of on how to celebrate World Family Day in an original way this weekend.
PortAventura World
Located in Vilaseca and just 20 minutes from the AVE Camp de Tarragona train station, this famous theme park is an ideal destination for families. It has thrilling rides, live shows and themed areas for all ages. It also has a water park, called PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park, where you can cool off on hot days with slides and water attractions. If you are a motor racing enthusiast, you can also spend the day at Ferrari Land and feel all the adrenaline of Formula 1.
Beaches
Costa Dorada is known for its beautiful golden sandy beaches. You can spend a relaxing day at the beach with your family, sunbathe, swim in the sea and enjoy water sports such as snorkelling or kayaking. Some of the most popular beaches in the area are Playa de la Pineda in Salou, Playa de Altafulla in the north of Tarragona, Playa de la Savinosa in Tarragona or Playa la Llosa in Cambrils.
Aquopolis
This water park offers water fun for the whole family. It has a wide variety of slides, pools and water play areas, as well as dolphin and sea lion shows. It is located in La Pineda, very close to Salou and only 18 minutes from Reus airport, so easy access will not be a problem if you want to visit it.
Camino de Ronda
If you like hiking, you can explore the Camino de Ronda, a coastal path that provides stunning views of the coastline. The Costa Brava is an area in the north of Catalonia full of these coastal routes. The most popular are the Camino de Ronda from S’Agaró to Platja d’Aro, the Camino de Ronda from Calella de Palafrugell to Llafranc or the Camino de Ronda from Tossa de Mar. Moreover, if you visit this area, you can easily visit the towns of Blanes, Lloret de Mar or Sant Feliu de Guixols thanks to Girona airport.
Tarragona
This coastal city has a rich history and numerous places of interest for the whole family to visit. If you are passionate about architecture you can explore the impressive Roman Amphitheatre, the Roman Circus and the National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona. Remember that we have an article dedicated to Romanesque architecture which you can read here.
Barcelona
As the capital of Europe, Barcelona has a wide range of plans and activities for the whole family to enjoy. You can visit Park Güell, Tibidabo, CosmoCaixa science museum, see the fascinating aquatic world of the Barcelona Aquarium or simply spend the day in the city centre. If you plan to arrive in the city via Barcelona airport or the port of Barcelona, you can reach Barcelona in just 20 minutes.
Cycling tours
Costa Dorada, Costa Brava and Barcelona have cycling routes along the coast and inland. Renting bikes and going on a family outing is a great way to enjoy the scenery and stay active.
Visiting coastal towns
You can spend a pleasant and relaxing day visiting and sampling the gastronomy of any coastal town. Sitges, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Calafell or Castelldefels offer different attractions and activities to enjoy by the Mediterranean.
Which plan for Family Day (a few days later, when you don’t have to go to work) do you fancy the most? Remember that whatever it is, Shuttle2Sun takes you to the location of your choice in a low-cost and sustainable way with its shared transfer services and its private transfer services from Barcelona airport, Barcelona port, Reus airport, Girona airport and AVE Camp de Tarragona train station.
