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Madrid ranked world’s best family holiday destination

The secret is out. Madrid is not just a great city to visit for those who enjoy its legendary nightlife. It is also perfect for a family break.

Madrid ranked world's best family holiday destination
The kids enjoying Retiro Park in the autumn sunshine. Photos: Antonia Windsor

The Spanish capital topped Club Med's Ultimate Family Holiday index beating London, Paris, Berlin and Bangkok.

Taking into account seven factors including average spend per day, happiness score of a country and the cost of a meal at an inexpensive restaurant in the city, Madrid came out tops. 

The British holiday company also took into account the number of UK visitors to the city and how often it was mentioned on social media. An incredible 13,968,270 Brits visited Spain in 2018, which is more than double the number of those that visited of France

“With an average spend per day of £74, the average meal amounting to about £9.50, and a happiness score of 6.31 out of 10, Madrid is a city that gives your family more for your money – and delivers positive vibes while doing it!” concluded the report.

London ranked 2nd on the list, followed by Paris, Berlin and Bangkok. 

READ MORE: How to enjoy a perfect weekend in Madrid with the kids

 

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EDUCATION

When does the 2024/2025 school year start in each region of Spain?

Back-to-school season is right around the corner after the long summer holidays, but did you know that children in different regions in Spain don't go back at the same time? Here's when the 2024/25 school year begins in each Spanish region.

When does the 2024/2025 school year start in each region of Spain?

It’s just around one to two weeks now before most kids in Spain will be back in schools, but to make matters confusing the exact date they go back will depend on where you live in the country.

What’s even more confusing is that the dates change further depending on what level your child is in, whether it’s primary, secondary or is even studying for their Bachillerato (equivalent of A-Levels).

To help keep you organised, here are the dates for the 2024/25 school year. 

Andalucía

Preschool and primary schools: 10th of September

Secondary, Bachillerato and vocational training: 16th of September

Aragón

Preschool, primary and secondary schools: 9th of September

Bachillerato: 12th of September

Vocational training: 13th of September

READ ALSO – EXPLAINED: How you can save money on schoolbooks in Spain

Asturias

Preschool, primary and secondary schools: 10th of September

Vocational training: 16th of September

Balearic Islands

Preschool, primary, secondary and Bachillerato schools: 11th of September

Vocational training: 20th of September

Basque Country

Preschool, primary, secondary, Bachillerato and vocational training: 6th of September

Canary Islands

Preschool, primary and secondary schools: 9th of September

Bachillerato and Vocational training: 10th of September

Cantabria

Preschool and primary schools: 9th of September

Secondary, Bachillerato and vocational training: 10th of September

Castilla-La Mancha

Preschool, primary, secondary, Bachillerato and vocational training: 10th of September

Castilla y León

Preschool and primary schools: 6th of September

Secondary, Bachillerato and vocational training: 12th of September

Catalonia

Preschool, primary and secondary schools: 9th of September

Bachillerato and Vocational training: 12th of September

Extremadura

Preschool, primary, secondary and first year of vocational training: 11th of September

Bachillerato: 12th of September

Vocational training: 18th of September

Galicia

Preschool, primary, secondary, Bachillerato and vocational training: 11th of September

La Rioja

Preschool, primary and secondary schools: 10th of September

Bachillerato and Vocational training: 16th of September

Madrid

Preschool and primary schools: 9th of September

Secondary, Bachillerato and vocational training: 10th of September

Murcia

Preschool and primary schools: 9th of September

Secondary, Bachillerato and vocational training: 10th of September

Navarre

Preschool and primary schools: Between the 5th and 9th of September, depending on individual schools 

Secondary, Bachillerato and vocational training: 5th of September

Ceuta

Preschool, primary, secondary and Bachillerato: 9th of September

Vocational training: 11th of September

Melilla

Preschool, primary, secondary and Bachillerato: 9th of September

Vocational training: 11th of September

Valencia

Preschool, primary, secondary, Bachillerato and vocational training: 9th of September

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