Best resorts in Europe for families in 2020

When choosing a place for a family vacation, you need to take into account many factors: the duration of the flight, the absence of a sharp change in climate, the location and infrastructure of hotels, the presence of animation and children's entertainment areas, local attractions, nature and many other nuances that will make the vacation as high-quality and comfortable as possible. All this can be found in European resorts, and since the issue of accessibility is also important for many parents, we have prepared the top inexpensive resorts in Europe for families with children.

European resorts

European resorts provide a good opportunity to combine beach holidays with the fun and benefits of civilized life. Here you can stroll through fashionable brand shops, see world-famous sights or relax on the beaches right within the colorful and vibrant cities.

Popular destinations

• Italy. An amazing multifaceted country that attracts with its flavor, traditions, world-famous sights and cuisine. And these are not the only peculiarities of the country - stunning landscapes, gentle sea and peculiar outgoing locals. Italy is the best choice for families with children, there are wide coastlines, a rich resort and hotel infrastructure with all the necessary set for children, and places with a special microclimate.
• Greece. This is a great country for a family vacation, because it is the preservation of family values ​​that is the main tradition of the local people. Therefore, most resorts and hotels are focused on families with children. The country can offer its guests wide beautiful bays and bays, white-sandy beaches and azure waters of the Aegean Sea.
• Cyprus. For many, when planning a vacation with the whole family, the choice of resorts in Cyprus is obvious. This is due to the short flight duration, excellent beaches and the lack of difficulties in obtaining a visa. The island also has a dry Mediterranean climate suitable for everyone, a decent level of service in hotels and fresh delicious food. Children will be delighted by the abundance of aquariums, water parks and amusement parks, while adults will surely be conquered by local attractions and entertainment infrastructure.
• Spain. In search of a bright and memorable vacation, you must definitely go to Spain, there are a huge number of amusement parks for children of all ages, and rich architectural traditions, an abundance of sandy beaches and amazing natural landscapes.
• Bulgaria. The Bulgarian coast has excellent Black Sea beaches, a short flight and good infrastructure for families with children. Plus, prices are quite acceptable for a domestic tourist and close to our type of climate, which completely excludes the possibility of acclimatization.

Rating of the best inexpensive resorts in Europe

Terracina. Italy

Perfect for a big family vacation, as there is entertainment for people of all ages.In Terracina, you can calmly soak up the well-equipped sandy beaches, which are 15 km long, enjoying the beauty of picturesque bays and stunning landscapes - the main treasure of the local coastal nature. Also for tourists there are many options for entertainment, festivals, street mini-concerts, excellent restaurants, pastry shops and cafes.

It is one of the main cities on the Italian coast in the East and the second city in the world for the amount of iodine in the air, so time in Terracina can be spent not only with pleasure, but also with great health benefits.

Prices in EUR:

• Flight Moscow - Rome - about 700;
• transfer Rome - Terracina by train - about 25;
• accommodation for a week - within 650-1300;
• the average bill in a restaurant for three is about 50;
• entrance to the theme park - 20 for a child, 24 for a parent.

Few views of Terracina:

• Playgrounds and clubs for children on all beaches;
• mini-zoo with pets;
• Rainbow MagicLand - a huge amusement park for people of all ages near the city;
• proximity to the main cities of the Tyrrhenian coast;
• excellent Italian cuisine.

• Due to the large number of architectural monuments in the old part of the city, some tourists called it unkempt;
• overpriced on some paid beaches.

Rimini. Italy

There is a beautiful picturesque corner on the 15-kilometer coast of the Adriatic Sea. This is an ideal place for little ones, as the sea is calm and shallow, and the descent into the water is smooth. All beaches are equipped with playgrounds with slides, swings and water attractions. The town is also famous for the abundance of various restaurants and catering establishments for every taste. For adults, there are bars, nightclubs, attractions and museums.

Prices in EUR:

• Flight: Moscow - Bologna - about 600;
• transfer: Bologna - Rimini - up to 20;
• weekly stay - about 600;
• equipped beaches, a day for three people - within 15-20;
• ticket to the Aquafan water park - 18 - for children; 25 - adult;
• Fiabilandia park - 13 - for children; 16 - adult;
• excursion programs to Rome or Venice 60-75;
• entrance to local museums and cultural centers - 10;
• the average bill in a restaurant for three is 70-200;
• ice cream cone - 2-3.

Video walk in Rimini:

• Availability - prices are relatively low;
• a huge amount of entertainment for children and parents, water parks and entertainment centers;
• proximity to Rome and Venice.

• Getting on a direct flight to Rimini is almost impossible, despite the presence of an airport in the city.

Menton. France

Very picturesque quiet and peaceful coastal town in France. Affectionate sun, fragrant citrus gardens, warm and transparent sea and French cuisine - what could be more pleasant for spending a vacation and rest from the hustle and bustle of megacities. Menton has other features that attract tourists from all over the world: a variety of comfortable beaches, playgrounds for children, clean mountain air and a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Here you can truly calmly and qualitatively spend your time, enjoying your full rest.

Prices in EUR:

• Flight: Moscow - Nice - 280;
• transfer: Nice - Menton: 24 - train; 6 - bus; 70 - taxi.
• weekly stay in an average hotel - about 600;
• entrance ticket to the entertainment complex - 4 children, 6 adults;
• marine animal show - 25;
• the average check for three is about 45;
• a cup of coffee with pastries - 7-9.

About Menton - in the video:

• All beaches are free;
• convenient location;
• Koaland Park;
• one of the largest entertainment complexes Marineland is located near the resort.

• Fans of noisy and active recreation may find the resort boring.

Dubrovnik. Croatia

Quiet and calm beautiful resort town on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, clean as a tear. Here you can enjoy a pleasant comfortable rest and get rid of the hustle and bustle of noisy metropolitan areas.Dubrovnik is filled with old narrow streets, aromas of exotic plants, ginger roofs amusing the eye, sights and gentle sea. Dubrovnik's beaches are well-equipped, platform and pebbly, sandy coastline. For families with children, it is best to pay attention to Copacabana beach located in the north of the Babin Kuk peninsula.

Prices in EUR:

• Flight: Moscow - Dubrovnik - 280;
• transfer: 15 - by bus; 35 - taxi;
• weekly accommodation - 600-700;
• admission to private beaches - 0.5 - for children; 1.5 - adult;
• ticket to the Maritime Museum - 3 - for children; 7 - adult;
• attractions in SvetaAna - about 5;
• the average bill for three in a restaurant is about 60.

The atmosphere of Dubrovnik - in the video:

• Sights;
• free public beaches and relatively cheap private beaches;
• children's buffet, game rooms and discount conditions in most hotels in the city;
• aquarium at the Maritime Museum;
• honey valley;
• SvetaAna;
• Croatian cuisine.

• None.

Corfu. Greece

This is an amazing earthly paradise, washed by the Ionian and Adriatic seas, with landscapes of incredible beauty, old streets, ancient architecture and fascinating history. Corfu has an abundance of resorts with excellent infrastructure and facilities for families with children, great beaches and interesting cultural features.

Prices in EUR:

• Flight: about 500;
• transfer from the airport - taxi - 7;
• weekly accommodation 200-350;
• entrance to the beach - on average 0.7 - for children, 1.5 - for adults;
• entrance to water parks - on average 19 - for children, 24 - for adults;
• the average check for three in a restaurant is within 35.

More views of Corfu:

• The cleanliness and convenience of the beaches;
• large water parks;
• beauty of nature;
• Greek cuisine.

• Almost all beaches are paid.

Cascais. Portugal

Located not far from the capital of the country - Lisbon, which allows you to combine a relaxing beach holiday with active capital entertainment and walks. Cascais has not only beautiful picturesque and clean beaches, but also colorful architecture. This is one of the most popular European resorts for families, the beaches are safer for swimming, and the hotels have a good infrastructure of children's entertainment.

Prices in EUR:

• Flight: Moscow - Lisbon - about 250;
• transfer: Lisbon - Cascais - 2 - train; from 23 - taxi;
• weekly accommodation - on average from 450 - 700;
• entrance ticket to the zoo - 14 - for children; 20 - adult;
• ticket to the aquarium - 12 - for children; 15 - adult;
• the average check for three in a restaurant is within 40.

Bird's-eye view of Kashakaish:

• Proximity to the capital of Portugal;
• zoo and oceanarium.

• Abundance of tourists.

Kotor. Montenegro

A bay city of amazing beauty, with incredible mountainous nature, warm sea and beautiful architecture of the old city, which is included in the UNESCO list. Churches and museums, theaters and the famous fortress of St. Ivan. Special attention is paid to the excellent cuisine of Montenegro, as well as the fact that you can enjoy all these riches at a very reasonable cost.

Prices in EUR:

• Flight: Moscow - Tivat - 160;
• transfer: - about 5-7;
• weekly accommodation - on average from 250 - 350;
• sightseeing sightseeing tours - within 70;
• the average bill for three in a restaurant is about 60;
• a snack or a hearty lunch in a cafe - within 35.

Nice video about Kotor:

• Sights and historical monuments;
• clean, comfortable beaches;
• Montenegrin cuisine;
• well-thought-out children's menu in catering establishments.

• The public city beach is not always clean.

Nessebar. Bulgaria

This resort is called the pearl of Bulgaria for its scenic beauty and purity. Here, pristine amazing nature is combined with the colorful architecture of the old city, and comfortable beaches with gentle and warm sea waves. Among the cultural features, one can also count the openness of good-natured local residents, an amazing variety of national cuisine and an atmosphere of complete relaxation and enjoyment of life.Nessebar is recognized as one of the best beach resorts on the entire Black Sea coast.

Prices:

• Flight: Moscow - Varna - 230;
• transfer: Varna - Nessebar - bus - 4; taxi - from 24;
• weekly hotel accommodation with breakfast - about 200;
• individual accessories for a beach holiday - within 2-3;
• a ticket to the water park - 12 - for children; 20 - adult;
• an average dinner for three is about 40;

• Combination of historical assets and modern benefits of civilization;
• short flight;
• many of the resort's beaches are marked with the Blue Flag;
• excellent tourist infrastructure;
• almost all beaches are free;
• hotels have family rooms and facilities for children;
• the largest water park in Bulgaria.

• The abundance of tourists;
• inflated prices for souvenir products.

Salou. Spain

A wonderful place on the Mediterranean coast, which has all the conditions for a great holiday with children. Salou has a huge number of sports entertainment for every taste, cultural and entertainment complexes and opportunities for quality pastime. Here you can go on a bike ride with your beloved child, soak up the warm sand under the gentle sounds of the waves, swim on a yacht and go on a tour of Spain or the memorable places of Catalonia.

Prices:

• Flight: Moscow - Barcelona - about 160;
• transfer - Barcelona - Salou: about 70 - train; 45 - bus; up to 150 - taxi;
• weekly stay - within 700;
• entrance ticket to PortAventura Park - 33 - for children; 45 - adult;
• entrance to the Aquopolis entertainment center - 8 children; 11 - adult;
• the average check in a restaurant for three is within 50.

Video report about the holiday in Salou:

• Calm and quiet city;
• clean beaches with a high level of safety for swimming;
• children's menu in almost all catering establishments;
• animation rooms even in adult clubs and centers;
• an abundance of amusement parks;
• the legendary PortAventura park, which received the title of "second Disneyland";
• entertainment center Aquopolis in La Pineda with a zoo, safari and water park in the immediate vicinity of Salou.

• None.

Ayia Napa. Cyprus

This resort has a large and clean beach area with a wide range of activities for vacationers of all ages. Water parks, amusement parks, animal farms, educational modern museums and entertainment centers will give even the smallest kids a lot of good impressions and memories. Comfortable beaches, restaurants, sports and extreme entertainment will help adults relax and forget about the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In addition, Ayia Napa is an ancient city with a rich history and architectural heritage, so you definitely won't be bored at the resort.

Euro prices:

• Flight: Moscow - Larnaca - about 150;
• transfer: Larnaca - Ayia Napa - 2-4 - bus; 17 - taxi;
• weekly stay - within 400-700;
• individual accessories for a beach holiday - 2;
• average prices for entrance tickets to water parks and amusement parks - 18 - for children; 35 - adult;
• the average bill in a restaurant for three is up to 100;
• snack or hearty lunch - up to 75;
• in an ordinary cafe - about 25;
• local sweets - 1-4.

• Free beaches;
• an abundance of children's areas with slides and swings;
• volleyball courts and various attractions;
• large entertainment complexes;
• aquapark.

• Overpriced restaurants.

Which resort to choose for their family is decided by everyone based on their individual needs. Our rating contains the most popular and marked by tourists places. Europe has something to offer its guests, the main thing is to determine the optimal level of expenses for yourself, and what type of entertainment will be preferable for each family member.

Name	Shit	Flight cost (EUR)	Weekly accommodation (EUR)
Terracina	Italy	700	650 -1300
Rimini	Italy	600	600
Menton	France	280	600
Dubrovnik	Croatia	280	600-700
Corfu	Greece	500	200-350
Cascais	Portugal	250	450 – 700
Kotor	Montenegro	160	250 – 350
Nessebar	Bulgaria	230	200
Salou	Spain	160	700
Ayia Napa	Cyprus	150	400-700