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During our summer vacation in Spain, we wanted to make the most out of every day, especially since we were staying so close to the coast in the Alicante region.
Durante as nossas f茅rias de ver茫o em Espanha, quisemos aproveitar cada dia ao m谩ximo, especialmente porque est谩vamos alojados t茫o perto da costa, na regi茫o de Alicante.
One of the days that stands out most in my memory was the day we decided to explore Muchavista Beach, which is located in the area of El Campello. We had heard good things about it, but we really didn鈥檛 expect the experience to be as relaxing and family-friendly as it turned out to be.
What made this trip special was not only the beach but also a spontaneous visit to a playground that completely delighted our son. It all started with a short tram ride, a bit of planning around the heat and a lot of fun under the Spanish sun.
Um dos dias que mais me marcou foi o dia em que decidimos explorar a Praia de Muchavista, situada na regi茫o de El Campello. T铆nhamos ouvido falar muito bem dela, mas realmente n茫o esper谩vamos que a experi锚ncia fosse t茫o relaxante e familiar como acabou por ser.
O que tornou esta viagem especial n茫o foi apenas a praia, mas tamb茅m uma visita espont芒nea a um parque infantil que encantou completamente o nosso filho. Tudo come莽ou com um pequeno passeio de el茅trico, um pouco de planeamento para lidar com o calor e muita divers茫o sob o sol espanhol.
We were staying in a quiet residential neighborhood with great access to public transport, and the tram system in the Alicante area is truly fantastic. We had used it a few times already, but on this particular morning, we set out with a clear plan, take the tram to Muchavista, spend some time at the beach, grab an ice cream and return before the hottest part of the day. Of course, things don't always go exactly as planned when you have a child, but sometimes those changes are for the better.
Est谩vamos alojados num bairro residencial tranquilo, com 贸timo acesso a transportes p煤blicos, e o sistema de el茅tricos na regi茫o de Alicante 茅 realmente fant谩stico. J谩 o t铆nhamos utilizado algumas vezes, mas nessa manh茫 em particular partimos com um plano claro: apanhar o el茅ctrico at茅 Muchavista, passar algum tempo na praia, comer um gelado e regressar antes da hora mais quente do dia. 脡 claro que as coisas nem sempre correm exatamente como planeado quando se tem um filho, mas, por vezes, estas mudan莽as s茫o para melhor.
That morning, the heat was already making itself known. By 10.30 AM, the temperature had climbed to 31潞C, and we knew it was only going to get hotter. We packed everything we needed, towels, sunscreen, hats, water, snacks, a change of clothes for our son and beach toys.
The goal was to be prepared for a few hours by the sea without needing to head back early. We walked to the tram station near our apartment, which was only a few minutes away. As always, the tram arrived right on time and we boarded without any hassle.
I really have to say that the tram in Alicante is one of the best public transportation systems we have used in Europe, it's clean, reliable and very easy to navigate.
Naquela manh茫, o calor j谩 se fazia sentir. 脌s 10h30, a temperatura j谩 tinha subido para os 31掳C, e sab铆amos que s贸 iria piorar. Levamos tudo o que precis谩vamos toalhas, protetor solar, chap茅us, 谩gua, snacks, uma muda de roupa para o nosso filho e brinquedos de praia.
O objetivo era estarmos preparados para umas horas 脿 beira-mar sem termos de regressar cedo. Caminh谩mos at茅 脿 esta莽茫o de el茅trico perto do nosso apartamento, que ficava a apenas alguns minutos de dist芒ncia. Como sempre, o el茅ctrico chegou na hora certa e embarc谩mos sem problemas.
Preciso mesmo de dizer que o el茅ctrico em Alicante 茅 um dos melhores sistemas de transportes p煤blicos que j谩 utiliz谩mos na Europa: 茅 limpo, fi谩vel e muito f谩cil de utilizar.
The ride to Muchavista was quick, only around 5 min and along the way, we could see glimpses of the coastline through the tram windows. As soon as we arrived at our stop and stepped off the tram, we were greeted by a light sea breeze and that unmistakable scent of salt in the air.
Despite the heat, the proximity to the beach made everything feel lighter. Muchavista has this calming atmosphere, less touristy than other spots like Postiguet Beach in central Alicante and it immediately felt like a perfect place for families.
A viagem at茅 Muchavista foi r谩pida, apenas cerca de 5 min, e ao longo do caminho, pudemos avistar a linha de costa atrav茅s das janelas do el茅trico. Assim que cheg谩mos ao nosso ponto e descemos, fomos recebidos por uma ligeira brisa marinha e aquele inconfund铆vel cheiro a sal no ar.
Apesar do calor, a proximidade da praia tornou tudo mais leve. Muchavista tem um ambiente tranquilo, menos tur铆stico do que outros locais como a Praia de Postiguet, no centro de Alicante, e pareceu-nos imediatamente um local perfeito para fam铆lias.
We started walking toward the beach, enjoying the palm trees that lined the promenade and the sound of the waves in the distance. But just before we reached the sand, our son stopped in his tracks.
There, right in front of us, was a colorful and inviting playground. His eyes lit up and before we could even say anything, he was running toward it, full of excitement. Any plans we had of heading straight to the beach were instantly postponed. When you're traveling with kids, sometimes you just have to follow their lead.
The playground, officially called Parque Infantil de Muchavista, turned out to be a gem. We stayed there for about 40 min, watching our son climb and laugh, interacting with a couple of local kids, while we took a break on a nearby bench. It felt like such a simple joy but also one of those perfect parenting momentseeing your child truly happy and engaged.
O parque infantil, oficialmente chamado Parque Infantil de Muchavista, revelou-se uma j贸ia. Fic谩mos ali cerca de 40 min, a observar o nosso filho a escalar e a rir, interagindo com algumas crian莽as locais, enquanto faz铆amos uma pausa num banco pr贸ximo. Parecia uma alegria t茫o simples, mas tamb茅m um daqueles momentos perfeitos para os pais: ver o seu filho verdadeiramente feliz e empenhado.
If you're visiting the Alicante area and want to experience a peaceful and family-friendly beach day, I highly recommend Muchavista Beach and the playground nearby. It's easy to reach by tram, not as crowded as some of the central beaches, and offers a perfect combination of play and relaxation. Whether you have kids or not, the atmosphere is welcoming and calm, making it a great destination for anyone who wants to enjoy the sea without stress.
Spain has a special way of turning ordinary days into cherished memories and this little trip to El Campello and Muchavista is one we will talk about for a long time.
Travel doesn't always have to be about ticking off major landmarks or filling the day with activities. Sometimes, the best days are the ones that unfold naturally, with just a bit of curiosity and an open heart.
Se estiver a visitar a regi茫o de Alicante e quiser passar um dia de praia tranquilo e em fam铆lia, recomendo vivamente a Praia de Muchavista e o parque infantil nas proximidades. 脡 f谩cil de chegar de el茅trico, n茫o 茅 t茫o movimentada como algumas das praias centrais e oferece uma combina莽茫o perfeita de divers茫o e relaxamento. Com ou sem filhos, o ambiente 茅 acolhedor e tranquilo, sendo um 贸timo destino para quem quer desfrutar do mar sem stress.
Espanha tem uma forma especial de transformar dias comuns em mem贸rias queridas, e esta pequena viagem a El Campello e Muchavista 茅 uma das que falaremos durante muito tempo.
Viajar n茫o tem de ser sempre apenas visitar os principais pontos tur铆sticos ou preencher o dia com atividades. Por vezes, os melhores dias s茫o aqueles que se desenrolam naturalmente, com apenas um pouco de curiosidade e um cora莽茫o aberto.
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