Accessible Holidays in Spain

Spain is a very welcoming and organized country for disabled tourists.

Spain is a touristic destination that has a lot to offer with its sunny beaches, rich architecture, numerous museums, vibrant culture and gastronomy. It is also the ideal destination if you are looking for a holiday in the nature, or just a change of scenery. Any travelling abroad requires careful planning and it can be daunting when travelling to an unknown country with a disability.

Spain is a very welcoming and organized country for disabled tourists. Many beaches in Spain have ramps leading onto a deck, museums and restaurants also facilitate the access to their disables visitors and customers.

Museums and cultural sites with disabled access:

The examples below are to show the variety of cultural sites accessible by everyone. The museum of Cádiz (located in the city of Cádiz) was founded in 1970. It is well known for its archeologic section on the first floor, and its collection of puppets that were used for satirical plays. It is very well equipped for wheelchair access and has leaflets in English detailing the items on display. The Botanic Gardens in Córdoba have a special garden designed for blind visitors, with plants that are especially selected for their smell and texture. They also adapt their guided visits to the members of the group taking part. In Madrid, the Museo Reina Sofia offers free entrance to its disabled visitors and the person accompanying. They do have audio-guides in English, and they have wheelchair access. The Cavas Freixenet in Barcelona have been a producer of sparkling wine since 1861. They have wheelchair access, disabled toilets and they organize guided tours adapted to visitors with disability.

Find more information on the sites here: museums and cultural sites with disabled access

 Activities in the nature:

Spain is the perfect destination to experience nature during your wheelchair holiday. In Cádiz, El Estrecho Natural Park, for example, is very well equipped for wheelchair access. You will see the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Mediterranean Sea on the other. It has long stretches of sandy beaches and many archeological sites.  Spain also has numerous green ways that are ideal for children, the elderly and disabled. They are mostly disused rail tracks and offer a varied and beautiful scenery with viaducts, bridges, valleys and mountains. Some of the greenways have old train stations, which have been rehabilitated as restaurants, information centres and even swimming pools. Click here for the full list of Natural Parks to help organize your disabled access holidays: activities in nature

And for more information on the Spanish greenways, visit this page.

Accessible Holiday Cottages in Spain:

BungalowsClub.com offers a good selection of accessible holiday cottages and cabins in Spain. They are located all over Spain, giving you good options when booking your holiday, whether you prefer to be by the sea or more in the countryside.

View the selection of cottages, bungalows and hotels with disabled facilities offered by BungalowClub. We suggest you to  use the filter “facilities” to find the most appropriate accommodation:

 Eating out:

Part of being on holiday abroad is to try the gastronomy and wines of the country. Are you looking for a cafe, a bar,  or a restaurant  accessible to disabled people? Spain has numerous restaurants, with local specialties, and they do cater for their disabled customers. A lots of restaurants have wheelchair access and disabled toilets.

Click here for the full list of restaurants with facilities for the disabled depending on the area you are visiting.

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