Travelling with children in Spain. Important things to bear in mind
Spaniards love children and in Spanish culture, children play a very special role. Grandmothers are known for stopping in the street to ruffle children´s hair more often than the “average grandmother” in Europe. Fair hair is a favorite!
Tapas (in small portions) offer a great opportunity for children´s lunches and dinners and Spain is actually a great destination to get children to try small portions of fish or food in general parents would otherwise not dare to ask for at restaurants.
Bear in mind that smoking is not permitted at bars and restaurants (unless you are on a terrace) so your children will always be able to enjoy a clean atmosphere at restaurants in Spain.
Spaniards eat late. Make sure you brief your children about the need to be flexible with their daily routine.
Spanish restaurants are very flexible and will normally be ready to serve half portions
Despite an increasing number of restaurants provide paper and crayons, bringing yours is not a bad idea
Most restaurants have special chairs for babies
If you travel with teenagers you may want to learn about the drinking age in Spain and details about alcohol consumption at restaurants with parents.