Kampaoh Blanes

You’ll certainly never have a dull moment when staying at Kampaoh Blanes; the kids can race down waterslides at Marineland Catalunya (10 minutes’ drive) and Water World Parc (25 minutes), get happily soaking wet scrambling about on the floating Parcs Aquàtics Malgrat de Mar (15 minutes) or give jet skiing a go on Platja de S’Abanell beach (10 minutes’ walk). The spectacular Jardí Botànic Marimurtra (10 minutes) is planted with cacti and other exotic plants; it has stunning views from its waterfront promenade looking over the Mediterranean Sea. Heritage aficionados can visit Castell de Sant Joan (25 minutes), a medieval fortress with a landmark watchtower looming over the coastline, or combine history with an uphill march to ruined Torre de Montagut (90 minutes’ walk) for more views over the coastline. When it’s time for some adults-only downtime or a late-night treat for older kids, lively and lovely Blanes (five minutes’ drive) has a buzzy after-dark scene with numerous waterfront seafood restaurants and traditional tapas bars as well as late-opening shops to browse.