Enjoying the water: swimming pools and beaches, freshwater and seawater Santiago has several pools (both indoor and outdoor) for swimming, playing or sunbathing. There are also several spas, which are both relaxing and amusing. To enjoy nature at its best, a few minutes from the city there are refreshing, fully-equipped swimming areas in some rivers. And there are also the beaches of the “rias”, with calm waters and fine sand, which are ideal for children and the closest ones are only 30 minutes away by car. And near Santiago, from late May to late September, there is the Aquapark of Cerceda, a water park featuring chutes, pools, Jacuzzis... which is easy to reach by train: Santiago-A Coruña train, with departures approximately every hour. More information at www.SantiagoTurismo.com
looking the city, and rural tourism houses in the surroundings, where you can enjoy nature in a family-like atmosphere. More information at SantiagoTurismo.com
Services for parents Indoor children's playgrounds are supervised by monitors, so that children can enjoy themselves in a safe atmosphere. And if the parents need some free time, there are several companies that provide babysitters, who can be contacted directly or through the hotel reception. Indoor children's playgrounds La Selva de Indiana Bill An indoor playground for children ages 2 to 12. Snack service for children and cafeteria for parents. Fernando III o Santo, 33. City Centre. Tel: (+34) 981 597 722 Open: 4.30-9 pm
Camelot Park For children ages 1 to 12, supervised by monitors and located in the Área Central shopping centre, so that you can do your shopping without distractions. Snack service. Centro Comercial Área Central. City. Tel: (+34) 981 569 772 Open: 5-9.30 pm.
Babysitting service Skipy Escultor Camilo Otero, 17, 2ª. Santiago. Tel: (+34) 981 59 09 79 / (+34) 902 905 132 skipy@mundo-r.com
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Special accommodation for families Families visiting Santiago have several possibilities as regards accommodation: apart from large hotel chains, which are the same in every city, there are entire houses for families or charming little hotels in the old town, which are so comfortable that you will feel like at home. There are also bungalows in the urban campsite, located on a green hill over086
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García Prieto, 47. Santiago. Tel: (+34) 981 534 029 / (+34) 676 796 942
Terapen Choupana, 24. Santiago. Tel: (+34) 981 534 138 / (+34) 615 336 813
Senior Santiago Xeneral Pardiñas, 3 - 2º D. Santiago. Tel: (+34) 981 591 019 www.seniorsantiago.com