Days out & beaches
The most relaxed beaches for small children
Which Costa del Sol beaches actually work with small children — shallow entry, shade, playground, parking. Plus wind direction, jellyfish and the best time of day.

Weekends, rainy days, mountains
Days out & beaches
We have one rule: no day out without a plan B and without snacks. Everything here has been tested with three children between six and ten — including the trips that went wrong.
Days out & beaches
The most relaxed beaches for small children
Which Costa del Sol beaches actually work with small children — shallow entry, shade, playground, parking. Plus wind direction, jellyfish and the best time of day.
Days out & beaches
Rainy days with three children: what actually works here
It does rain on the Costa del Sol, mostly between November and March. Our tested list for rainy days with children: museums, caves, indoor halls and a few ideas that cost nothing.
Days out & beaches
White villages with children: short distances, big effect
Day trips into the hinterland of the Costa del Sol with children: which pueblos blancos work, how long the drive can be, hairpin bends and travel sickness, parking and the right time of day.