Vacations at last! This first quarter has become very long, but the holidays are coming and we have time to celebrations, visits to museums and exhibitions, games at home, meals with friends and travel plans to enjoy with the family. Neither the cold nor the distance will stop us when making Short getaways full of interesting proposals, with which to enjoy with our family and friends.
We propose them five fantastic plans that will delight young and old, far from the worldly noise of big cities, so that this Christmas The holidays become unforgettable.
Santillana del Mar Zoo (Cantabria)
There is no doubt that a day with animals Get the children to be happy. He Santillana Zoo is like a big family, so understand our needs well. This unique zoo has been in operation for 38 years and is one of the best in Europe, with species from all five continents, such as chimpanzees, crocodiles, sakis, marmosets, anacondas, lemurs, tigers ...
An enclosure full of activities, in which, apart from the visit in which they will become caregivers for a dayThey will have the opportunity to get to know very closely many of the animals that live in the Zoo. They will feed, for example, the lemurs of Madagascar, the orangutans of Sumatra, the European otters, the reindeer ... On the website of the Zoo of Santillana you can check that it opens every day of the year.
Railway station Os carrileiros de Orense (Galicia)
A 21st century railway park (opened in 2003) with more than 4,000m² dedicated exclusively to the railway world. The track circuit has a total length of 470m, with 5 "gauge track. For passenger service it has two stations, one of them with ticket sales service and waiting room, and a stop. The infrastructure has a reinforced concrete viaduct, two tunnels and 4 level crossings. For the train service there is a workshop-depot, water tower, carbonera and rotating bridge that serves 5 tracks.
Your baby will be excited to get on a train of his size with dad and mom. You can check rates and schedules on the Os Carrileiros website.
The Hoces del Duratón (Castile and León)
A beautiful excursion which includes as an incentive the stop in any of the surrounding villages to taste the classic Segovian piglet, a good mushroom or a game dish. Sepúlveda, Sebúlcor and Carrascal del Río, in Segovia, contemplate how the Duratón river has made its way through the limestone rocks, creating an area of canyons in its middle section of great landscape beauty and home to a countless number of birds. Its vegetation is also very varied and includes abundant species of shrubs and forests of junipers, poplars, willows, walnuts and chestnuts. Be sure to check out Tourism in Castilla y León to see routes and sites of interest.
A nice trip through Segovia in which both the little ones and the slightly older children will enjoy incredible landscapes full of birds. The Gro-up 123 car seat, which serves from 9 months to 12 years, ensures that everyone returns comfortable and safe. Also after running and enjoying all day it will not matter if they fall for a while, since the car seat can recline, thus always offering the most comfortable position.
Sierra Calderona (Valencia)
Just 20 km from Valencia we find this National Park of more than 17,000 hectares dominated by pine trees and areas of carrascas and cork oaks. However, the highlight in this park is its scrub forest, with species as varied as the arbutus, rosemary, honeysuckle or sarsaparilla. It is perfect for families because of its low altitude, since few areas exceed 1000 meters, as they indicate from their website.
But there is no doubt that it is a long drive, so our children should go as comfortable and safe as possible. The Chicco Gro-up chair is a good option as it offers a robust structure that guarantees maximum safety, while the soft padding will always provide comfort. It also has an orange command, easily accessible, which allows you to adjust the headrest in an easy and intuitive way. So small people can adjust it to their size and travel comfortably.
Ambroz Valley (Extremadura)
The Ambroz Valley is a natural region nestled north of the province of Cáceres and south of the Central System in northern Extremadura. This region is made up of eight locations which are more beautiful and visited with our children and babies because of its privileged climate, of mild winters and cool summers, and the monumentality and charm of its villages.
The regional capital is Hervás, historically linked to Castile and the Community of town and land of Béjar, of which it was part until in 1833 with the provincial reform of Javier de Burgos became part of Extremadura. The southern half of the valley, on the other hand, belonged to the Sexmo de Plasencia.
Among its tourist claims are the Ambroz River, the Roman road known as the Vía de la Plata, the Hervás Jewish quarter (the best preserved in Spain), the spa in Baños de Montemayor, the Castaños del Temblar or the walled enclosure of Granadilla, declared a Historic Artistic Site, where children can walk the streets and go up and down the castle.
Choosing one of these excursions we already have a plan to enjoy the whole family, we just have to get warm and prepare the best songs for the route by car. Where are you going to escape these holidays?
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