1. Choose the right area
When choosing a suitable destination for a family holiday, make sure the location has a gradual entrance to the sea.
For families with children, Italy offers a little help - a green flag. In collaboration with Italian paediatricians, the best beaches suitable for holidays with children have been selected. In addition to the usual cleanliness requirements, they must meet other criteria: the beach must be sandy and wide enough, gradual entry into the water, lifeguard supervision and first aid, largerlarger umbrella spacing, restaurants/pizzerias within easy reach, ice cream and a playground for children, as well as baby changing and breastfeeding facilities.
For example, the following destinations have a green flag and therefore child-friendly beaches:
2. Accommodation
You can choose between hotels, campsites, apartments or bungalows when selecting your accommodation. On our site you will find a filter that will offer you accommodation suitable for families with children. These accommodations usually have children's pools and water slides, playgrounds, good access to the beach, the possibility to rent a cot and other equipment for children.
Some of the most popular establishments include the Maregolf Hotel in Caorle, Villaggio Giardini di Altea in Caorle or Villaggio Quadrifoglio (also with an animation programme) also in Caorle. For camping enthusiasts we offer the Camping Village Pino Mare in Lignano Sabbiadoro and for the more demanding the Hotel Savoy Beach & Thermal SPA in Bibione.
3. Activities for children
We all want our holidays to be full of fun and adventure, especially for children. Check in advance whether there are playgrounds in the area in addition to the sandy beaches that children love.parks, amusement parks, water parks, monuments or museums, in short, everything you can resort to if the weather is not to your liking.
4. Transportation
Plan your transport to make it comfortable for the whole family. The aforementioned resorts such as Bibione, Caorle or Lignano can be reached literally in a couple of hours.
Driving your own car has many advantages: you can stop whenever and wherever you need, you can also pack everything.you can pack all the things you need, including an inflatable crocodile, and you can all listen to your favourite audiobooks or songs and sing along. We'll make your trip easier by providing you with information about motorway tolls in Italy or fuel prices.
5. Dining and restaurants
Would you like to eat at the hotel of your choice, or cook your own meals, or visit local restaurants? Italian cuisine is popular with children and adults alike. Pizzerias and trattorias offer a wide selection of dishes that children love, such as pizza or pasta. And delicious Italian ice cream can be found on every corner.
Be sure to visit the markets too , where you can sample fresh fruit, pastries and local specialities.
6. Safety and health
Think about your safety and health before you go on holiday. Make sure you have travel insurance for the whole family, and if you're driving your own car, it's a good idea to have car insurance. Take basic medicines and first aid with you.
Make sure you take in plenty of fluids (not only while driving, but also on the beach) and protect yourself from the sun (make sure you use SPF 50 if you have children).
While it's important to have a plan, be prepared for changes and improvisation. Have games, books and toys ready in case of dull moments or long journeys.
