The Travel Source: Costa Brava for Families

For an all-action, cheap holiday that is geared towards families, head to Spain's famous Costa Brava!

As one of Spain's most popular and well-loved holiday spots you have a wealth of options available to you. Accommodation ranges from huge resort complexes to traditional family run hotels dotted along the sandy Costa Brava coastline.

The most family friendly of all the resorts in Costa Brava is Lloret de Mar. Equipped with two luscious sandy beaches, Lloret de Mar draws many families to the region who are looking for blue flag beaches and sunnier climbs.Lloret de Mar's waters are safe for bathing and excellent for snorkelling if you are willing to travel a little further past the shallows. The kids will love the nearby waterpark, Water World, which is also Europe's largest! If slides aren't your idea of fun, visit Marineland where you can enjoy the daily dolphin show and investigate Costa Brava's sea life a little closer.

Tossa de Mar is another well equipped family resort, offering some great value cheap holidays. It has two fantastic beaches, one of which is bordered by Tossa's medieval castle, presenting sunbathers with an amazing backdrop whilst they sun worship. There are also plenty of water-sports on offer and restaurants line the strip adjacent to the beach for a variety of family-friendly eating options. The best place in the area for snorkelling is the bay of Mar Menunda where there is an abundance of sea life. You could also explore the area further by hopping aboard one of the many boats offering trips along the Costa Brava Coastline.

Don't forget to head to Barcelona whilst on you Costa Brava holiday. The Catalonian capital reasonable driving distance from the resorts and offers you and your family something a little different on your trip. The kids will love the huge Barcelona zoo and football fanatics will love you forever if you take them to Barcelona's amazing football stadium, Camp Nou.