The best original gift ideas for children this Christmas!
This Christmas and Epiphany or during family meals, surprise the little ones with gifts that go beyond traditional toys. Shared experiences with the family become unforgettable memories that strengthen emotional bonds and encourage children's personal development.
In Catalonia, we are fortunate to have a wide variety of activities and spaces that offer unique experiences for the whole family. From visits to interactive museums to craft workshops, nature excursions and animal encounters, the options are endless and adapt to all ages and interests. These proposals not only entertain, but also educate and promote values such as curiosity, respect for the environment and solidarity.
In addition, giving experiences helps reduce consumerism and the accumulation of material objects, promoting a more sustainable and conscious lifestyle. So, this Christmas, consider offering your children special moments that will become treasures that will last in the memories of the entire family.
1. The Great Museum of Magic in Santa Cristina d'Aro: a Christmas full of illusion
Enter a magical world at the Gran Museo de la Magia, located in an 18th-century Catalan farmhouse. Here, children will discover automata, posters and magic devices from different periods, all thanks to the collection of the illusionist Xevi. The visit includes a magic demonstration that will leave the little ones speechless.
Why is it an original Christmas gift? It encourages children's imagination and curiosity, offering a different and educational experience.
Discover the magic this Christmas!
2. Big Fun Museum in Barcelona: guaranteed fun at Christmas
Located in the heart of Barcelona, the Big Fun Museum offers eight themed rooms, such as the Upside-Down House, the Sweet Museum and the Giant's House. It is an interactive space where children can explore fantastic worlds and enjoy optical illusions.
Why is it an original Christmas gift? It provides a day full of laughter and surprises, ideal for sharing with the family during the holidays.
3. Abellaires Empordanese in Peralada: a sweet and educational Christmas
This beekeeping centre offers guided tours to discover the fascinating world of bees. Children will learn about honey production and the importance of bees in the ecosystem, tasting different types of honey.
Why is it an original Christmas gift? It combines education and gastronomy, teaching children the value of nature and artisanal products.
4. Mona Foundation in Riudellots de la Selva: a Christmas with our primate cousins
The Mona Foundation is a primate rehabilitation center where children can learn about rescued chimpanzees and macaques. Educational tours provide insight into their history and the importance of conservation.
Why is it an original Christmas gift? It raises children's awareness about animal welfare and the protection of endangered species.
5. Experience APROP Llet Nostra: a Christmas on the farm
Llet Nostra offers the Aprop Experience, a visit to their farms to learn about the milk production process. Children can see the cows, learn about the elements behind a good glass of milk, and taste fresh products.
Why is it an original Christmas gift? It brings children closer to the rural world and teaches them where a basic food like milk comes from.
6. Corral de Neri Farm School in Castellterçol: a Christmas among animals and nature
This farm school offers workshops and activities for children to learn about rural life, farm animals and organic farming.
Why is it an original Christmas gift? It provides a practical and educational experience in a natural environment, encouraging respect for the environment.
7. Mas Casablanca in Taradell: a PAYÉS Christmas
Mas Casablanca is a farmhouse where children can meet farm animals, participate in daily chores and discover Catalan rural traditions.
Why is it an original Christmas gift? It offers an immersion in Catalan culture and traditions, while enjoying nature.
8. eQuillet horse and pony farm in La Vall d'en Bas: a Christmas on horseback
At the eQuillet Farm, children can enjoy pony rides adapted to their size and level, while exploring the beauty of the Vall d'En Bas. Horseback riding excursions are also available for adults, allowing the whole family to enjoy an equestrian experience in the heart of nature.
Why is it an original Christmas gift? It provides a unique opportunity to connect with animals and nature, encouraging physical activity and confidence in children.
Published by Youssef Haouriqui on 23 of november of 2026
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Granja Escola Corral de Neri
El CatllarThe Corral de Neri del Catllar Farm-School is an old sheep pen from the 18th century and a small family business where we lovingly care for all the animals and every detail to make your visit an unforgettable experience. Since 1996, the main objective of our farm is to favor children's direct contact with domestic animals and nature. We would really like it if they came to meet our dogs (Roy, Chiva, Blas, Marú), the cats (Charlie and Zebra), the ponies (Luna, Klauss and Spirit), the goats (Lola, Joaneta, Escarcha, Saltarina), the bunnies, the sheep (Oreo, Neri, Fosca, Xao, Copo, Negrita, Arcillaga), Porky, chickens, ducks, the donkey Nuk, the horses and the mare (the Pegaso, Uruk, the Trueno, the Cream), the water turtles and land turtles … and Bruna the cow! For us, respect for nature and all living beings that coexist in this space is very important. The visits offer the possibility of interacting with the animals with the 5 senses and enjoying all the spaces and games that we have prepared for you. We are a small rural theme park, we would love to have you visit us and we are sure that both adults and children will enjoy the different proposals!
Granja de cavalls i ponis, eQuillet
La Vall d'en BasAt the eQuillet Riding Club, located in the picturesque setting of the Bas Valley, we offer a wide variety of activities designed for the whole family. Our activities are designed to satisfy both horse riding enthusiasts and those seeking a unique experience in contact with nature. Equestrian activities for all ages. One of our star activities is horseback riding, which allows you to explore the beauty of the Bas Valley from a unique perspective. For adults, we offer horseback riding tours, while for children, we have ponies adapted to their size and level. We have several options to choose from: a one-hour excursion along the tranquil Fluvià River, a two-hour route that includes a visit to the picturesque village of Mallol and the church of Puigpardines, or a more extensive three-hour experience, which allows you to discover three of the seven villages that make up the valley. These routes are suitable for all riding levels, from beginners to the most experienced riders. Riding school. The eQuillet Riding Club has a riding school with classes for all levels, from beginners to advanced. They also organize summer camps and camps during the school holidays, where participants can learn equestrian techniques, care for the animals, and participate in fun and educational activities. For the little ones, we organize 30-minute pony rides, during which they can enjoy the natural surroundings while strolling along the Fluvià River and into the eQuillet Forest. For those who prefer to explore the valley on two wheels, we offer electric bike rentals, a fantastic way to explore the various villages that make up the Bas Valley. These bikes are ideal for effortlessly exploring the paths and roads that crisscross this stunning landscape. Facilities and services eQuillet's facilities include riding arenas, paddocks, stalls, a shower area, and a children's playground with a zip line. In addition to outdoor activities, the eQuillet Riding Club also offers dining options so you can enjoy a hearty meal after a day of adventure. We offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a wide selection of dishes, including pans, fideuás, grilled meat, various dishes, and pizzas, all prepared with quality ingredients and served in a welcoming atmosphere. For more information about our activities and prices, please don't hesitate to call us. We're here to help you plan an unforgettable experience for the whole family at the eQuillet Riding Club.
Museo de las Ilusiones Big Fun Museum
BarcelonaBig Creative Company is an international network of the world's most extraordinary museums. There are 108 interactive museums located in the United States (Los Angeles), Holland (Amsterdam), Spain ( Barcelona ) and Russia (Moscow, Saint Petersburg and 7 cities with millions of inhabitants). More than 50,000 people visit our museums every day in various parts of the world. The Big Creative Company Museum of Illusions in Barcelona has become a favorite place for both residents and tourists of the capital of Catalonia. Visitors love the stunning 3D installations painted by top painters. We have renovated the Museum of Illusions and with it, many new surprising scenarios await you to discover. And in Big Fun you can see the tallest man in the world in the " Incredible Wonders and Memories " room, huge slippers in the Giant 's house, walk in the Alice through the looking glass room, discover the collection of works made with all kinds of food, relax in the upside down house, be very brave in the maze of fear, and at the end immerse yourself in our new Magic Room. Groups We make special offers for school groups, associations, houses, business outings and private groups! Events Do you want an unforgettable party at Big Fun Museum? We do birthdays and events of all kinds! A space for your business Do you need an original space for photo sessions, filming, generating content for your business or project, Instagram, YouTube channel, Tik Tok...? This is the ideal place! We will wait for you!
El Gran Museu de la Màgia
Santa Cristina d'AroThe Great Museum of Magic "The Magic House" Catalan house from the end of 1700, with a chapel, where automatons, posters, magic devices from different periods, paintings, decks of cards, tarot cards, books, curious objects and photographs are exhibited. Important magical collection compiled by the International Illusionist Xevi during his long artistic career around the world. Among the many recognitions and awards granted to Xevi, it is worth highlighting the award from the FISM (International Federation of Magical Societies), international recognition for his work in favor of magic and the importance of the Great Museum of Magic " La Casa Mágica ", considered the most important museum of this theme worldwide. At the end of the tour of the museum, there will be a magic show by the illusionist Xevi where the little ones can participate in the show. It is recommended to arrive ten minutes before starting the guided tour. For the general public, the museum will be closed outside visiting hours. Schools, houses and groups can arrange day and time any day of the week (special prices for groups).
Fundació Mona
Riudellots de la SelvaThe MONA Foundation is a non-profit organization created to put an end to illegal trafficking and mistreatment of primates in captivity and denounce their current situation of risk of extinction. It has established one of the few rescue centers in Europe that provides a lifelong home for rescued primates. The animals that come to the MONA Foundation were circus artists, television artists, advertising models or even pets. The isolation, loneliness and mistreatment they receive in these environments generate physical and psychological problems. MONA offers these primates a second chance to live as a family with their peers and in an environment that encourages their natural behavior and recovery. At MONA they work to make everyone who visits their center aware of the importance of conserving and protecting nature and biodiversity. To help society become aware of the impact of our daily actions and how we can contribute to reversing the situation in which primates find themselves. GUIDED VISITS On weekends and holidays, visits are made for the GENERAL PUBLIC, adapted to the different age ranges, with the aim of educating and raising awareness. It is essential to make a reservation in advance on the Fundación Mona website. MONAEDUCA. ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTES FACE-TO-FACE MONAEDUCATION With more than 20 years of experience in the world of education, the guided tours are adapted to the age of the students, for infants, primary, secondary and high school. The face-to-face educational experience focuses on a talk , a visit to the center's facilities and different workshops appropriate to each of the educational cycles. VIRTUAL MONAEDUCA Innovative project designed to bring environmental education to all primary, ESO and high school classrooms, live from the rescue center. The virtual educational experience focuses on the "Hour of the Expert" , interactive connections with educators where the contents of the activity will be developed. Using live images of the animals rescued by MONA and other audiovisual materials, a unique approach to issues such as the conservation of the planet or evolution is achieved. More information and reservations on the web: [##WEB##]
Mas Casablanca
TaradellMas Casablanca is a traditional Catalan farmhouse with an educational and informative purpose, showcasing the life of a farmer so that children and adults alike can understand and appreciate the relationship that unites us with the land and animals, learning to love and respect it. During the visits, there's direct contact with the animals; you can touch them, which is what children love most, and feel the textures of fur, wool, or feathers with your fingers. You'll feed them and enjoy being surrounded by nature. Mas Casablanca still maintains a balance between farming, raising livestock, and people. It's also the setting for the stories of Fermí and Valentina, two mice who live on the farm and whose adventures will help you discover the farmer's life throughout the year, with a story dedicated to him each month. We offer two different options for visiting Mas Casablanca; taking a self-guided tour or a guided tour. Free visit: This tour is perfect for families, but not for groups. We'll give you a map, and you can explore the farm at your own pace. You'll find descriptions of each animal, you can touch them, and you'll also have to find Fermí and Valentina, two very mischievous mice hiding around the farm! Visiting hours are from Tuesday to Sunday. Guided tour: The visit lasts approximately two hours, and we will accompany you throughout the entire tour. This visit is designed for both families and groups and is suitable for all ages. We will see all the farm animals, you can feed them, we will ride the tractors, we will show you the Casablanca vegetable garden, and we will explain how a traditional farmhouse works. If you would like to be a farmer for a day and enjoy a unique experience learning all the details, this is the tour for you! Visiting hours are Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. If you are a group of more than 30 people, we can arrange a guided tour for you with a meal included. It has a whole meadow with a parking area and a picnic area with tables and chairs so you can bring your own food and make it the perfect day! There's also the option of coming in a campervan or motorhome and staying overnight. For over 30 years we've offered visits for families, schools, summer camps, vocational training programs, and senior living facilities. Oh! And we have the Refuge space, a venue for celebrations, children's parties, or workshops. You can find more information, schedules and buy tickets directly on the website www.mascasablanca.com We're waiting for you!
Abellaires Empordanesos
GarriguellaWe are a beekeeping company located in Garriguella, in Alt Empordà ( Girona ), dedicated to the production, packaging and marketing of honey and pollen, both from our own harvest and from other producer partners and beekeepers. In addition, for a few years, we have been producers of certified organic honey. We started this activity in 1983, some partners alternated it with other agricultural work. In 2005 we made an investment to generate photovoltaic solar energy, contributing to respect for the environment with clean, non-polluting energy. With the experience of a lifetime dedicated to the rural world, we firmly believe that only by respecting nature and living in harmony with the environment will we be able to offer a quality handmade product. We also help the environment with the silent, constant and efficient work that bees do with the pollination of flowers and trees, thus contributing to the ecological balance, giving us an example of organization, teamwork and generosity. We propose that you share with us, apart from honey and pollen (products that nature gives us through bees) a more natural and leisurely lifestyle, enjoying the biodiversity that surrounds us and that contributes to a better quality of life. Visits "Beekeepers for a day" Meeting The whole group meets in Abellaires Empordaneses to put on our beekeeper's outfit. We go to the apiary with private cars (5 minutes). Small explanation of the environment and the honey flora. We open the hive and see the different tasks of each bee. We observe how the whole population works inside the hive and we combine everyone's participation with the use of the smoker (essential for the beekeeper's work) the temperator. Time for questions and doubts. return to the store Brief visit to the workshop and a sweet experience that includes a tasting of three honeys from our farm. We finish the visit in our store where you will find a great diversity of honey and products derived from the hive. Visit by schools Visit to our facilities, special explanatory video for schools, talk with a beekeeper where we teach them the different derivatives of honey and beehive products, question time, visit to the facilities, honey extraction room and packaging room, photo dressed in beekeeper and detail of a small pot of honey.
Experiència #APROP - Llet Nostra
Cruïlles, Monells i Sant Sadurní de l'HeuraLive the #APROP experience and discover everything that is hidden behind a glass of milk! We propose a guided walking tour through one of the farms in Llet Nostra; a traditional, family and sustainable farm, but with all the infrastructure and technology necessary for research. A discovery itinerary through the different outdoor spaces that make up the EVAM estate. During the course of the tour, you will be able to enjoy an immersive audiovisual that will allow you to meet a farmer, a veterinarian, and a researcher; and see the importance of their work in each case. And to complete the #APROP experience, we invite you to enjoy a unique milk tasting and a delicious dessert from Llet Nostra! Limited places. It is necessary to make a prior reservation. Near you Close means flavor, freshness and trust. Because every time you drink a glass of Llet Nostra you are drinking 100% milk from Catalan cooperatives, collected very close to you. From our farms it arrives at your home in a very short time, guaranteeing the best quality, all its properties and the unique flavor of natural milk. Close to our farmers Close means roots, effort and commitment, with people and with the territory. With the commitment of the 215 family livestock farms, which 13 years ago came together with a common objective, that of giving continuity to the Catalan dairy sector. Today, it is the young generations of these ranchers who are committed to continuing the philosophy and know-how of their parents. Close to our environment Close means a few kilometers, few smoke and commitment to the social, cultural and environmental environment. Because every time you buy Llet Nostra, you support a sustainable project. Milk travels fewer kilometers and, therefore, less fuel is used in its transportation, thus contributing to the maintenance of our environment.
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