Activities for Children
Here are some popular places in Castellón for kids across each of these categories (Swimming, Music, Dance, Cooking Classes, Rock Climbing, Aquariums, Golf, Museums, Libraries, Art Studios, Horse Riding, Laser Tag, Movie theaters):
SWIMMING POOLS
Near La Salera, it features a 50x25m pool, a 6x25m pool, sauna, jacuzzi, gym, multi-purpose room, and accessibility equipment. The facility also includes seating for 603 spectators and a bar-cafeteria.
An indoor/outdoor facility run by the provincial council. Offers general swimming, fitness area, sauna.
This facility offers a 25x14m pool with depths from 1 to 2.1 meters, sauna, jacuzzi, gym for federated sports clubs, and accessibility equipment. It also includes seating for 240 spectators and a multi-sport court.
Piscina Municipal Emilio Fabregat (Grao)
This facility includes a 25×12.5m pool with depths from 1.2 to 1.8 meters, a sauna, accessibility equipment, seating for 426 spectators, and a 40x20m multi-sport court.
A swimming school dedicated to using water activities to promote physical, mental, educational, and social well-being. It has specific pools for babies and young children.
A private, family-run aquatic center. Offers swimming lessons for babies, children, adults, plus hydrotherapy and aquafitness.
MUSIC SCHOOLS/ACADEMIES
Conservatorio Profesional de Música Mestre Tàrrega
A well-known music conservatory in Castellón with comprehensive programs for children and young musicians.
Conservatorio Superior de Música “Salvador Seguí”
Higher-level public conservatory with classical and early music studies, workshops, and performance opportunities.
La Caixeta/Centro de Canto y Música Müller
Founded by Yasmin Müller in 2012, it offers personalized voice and music education in a nurturing environment.
Calasancio Castelló – Centro Profesional de Música y Danza
Provides comprehensive music and dance training from early childhood through professional levels.
So i Soroll Academia de Música
Offers individual and group lessons in instruments (piano, guitar, violin, drums…), choir, harmony, and prep for conservatory exams.
A music school with classes in various musical disciplines, catering to kids and beginners.
Private music school offering a range of instrumental and theory lessons in a centrally located studio.
DANCE SCHOOLS
A well-known academy offering ballet, contemporary, flamenco, urban dance, with RAD-certified training.
Specialist in classical (RAD), contemporary, Spanish and urban styles, plus pilates/yoga; accessible and quality-focused.
Offers flamenco classes, classical dance, African dance, urban dance, yoga, meditation, stretching, tribal dance, oriental dance, book presentations, art exhibitions, lectures and more disciplines that allow physical, mental and artistic development.
Offers high-quality dance classes for children and adults of all levels in a friendly and welcoming environment, with free trial classes available.
Zergyo y Eva Latin Dance Studio
A dance school in Castellón that promotes Latin rhythms in a fun, professional environment, focused on connecting people through dance.
Escuela de Baile y Club Deportivo Eva Quintana
Founded in 2017 in Castellón, offers a wide range of dance classes (including wedding dances), a competitive dance sports club, and professional training in a motivating environment.
OTHER ACTIVITIES TO KEEP EVERYONE BUSY
A modern bouldering and climbing gym featuring climbing routes for all levels, a healthy food bar, yoga classes, and a friendly social atmosphere.
A pony club where children can enjoy riding lessons and pony-themed parties in a countryside setting.
Children from age 5 and up can learn horseback riding in a friendly and professional environment with experienced, certified instructors and excellent facilities close to the city.
PLAY AREAS
Ilusiona Castellon in La Salera
A colorful indoor playground inside La Salera mall offering climbing, slides, and party rooms for young children.
A trampoline park where children can jump, flip, and play games in a fun and safe environment.
Laser Combat (Almazora)
An outdoor laser tag center offering action-packed events for kids who love adventure and team games.
A futuristic laser tag arena spanning about 1,600 m², complete with mazes, escape‑room style challenges, and VR options.
El Pelotero/Loca como mi madre
A vibrant indoor playground and café where children can play freely while parents relax nearby.
A small educational farm where kids can celebrate with animals, nature activities, and outdoor games.
Marlon Kart (Oropesa)
An outdoor karting track where children and families can celebrate with fast-paced fun and friendly races.
A family-friendly escape room with age-appropriate challenges, perfect for older kids and teens.
A modern bowling alley where kids can celebrate with bowling games, music, and snacks.
Club de Campo del Mediterráneo (Borriol)
An 18-hole golf course which offers golf lessons and has facilities suitable for kids.
Club de Golf Costa d’Azahar (Grao)
A 9-hole golf course which offers private and group golf lessons as well as tennis lessons through Tenis Drive.
Club de Tenis Castellón (Tenis Drive)
Offers weekday/weekend junior tennis and padel classes in a friendly club setting.
Stage-based, fun tennis lessons for ages 4+, focused on physical, mental & social development.
Club de Tenis Mas dels Frares (Benicasim)
Offers youth tennis training and competition in a professional beachside location.
Club de Tenis Torremar (Benicasim)
Structured coaching from beginner to advanced on varied surface courts, including clinics.
Padel Club 79 (Benicasim)
Year-round padel school for ages 3–17, with 6 glass courts, lessons, social leagues & beachside setting.
Pádel school for ages 5–16 with a proven initiation method and indoor/outdoor youth programming
CPS Padel Academy at La Plana Sport
Elite academy for amateurs, federated youth players, and professionals, across all ages.
Art & Cooking Classes
Academy of Art Castellón – Taller Artístico Infantil
Group art classes for kids aged 5–12 using drawing, watercolor, pastel, and acrylic techniques in a safe, creative space.
Offers drawing, painting, digital art, and pottery classes for children (from age 5) and teens in a relaxing art studio.
Hands-on cooking school with fun, educational classes and accessible facilities; great user rating.
Fun cooking workshops in various locations throughout the city. They offer after-school programs as well as individual workshops.
Movie Theaters & Museums
A modern 14‑screen multiplex in the Salera shopping centre featuring high-tech projection (2K, Dolby sound), a large XL auditorium, VOSE sessions, and a bar. Original Version movies are sometimes available.
Offers 8 premium-format screens with reclinable seats, ATMOS sound, and regular family-friendly screenings at the Estepark leisure complex. Original Version movies are sometimes available.
Teatre Municipal Francesc Tàrrega (Benicasim)
Hosts regular film screenings—ranging from mainstream movies to independent and thematic series—often including free outdoor summer showings on the beaches. Prices are inexpensive.
Museo de Bellas Artes de Castellón
Inaugurated in 2001, it’s a landmark building with over 18,500 m² dedicated to its permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, library, auditorium, restoration workshops, and research archives.
El Museo de la Ciudad de Castelló
The Castelló City Museum (Mucc), founded in 2018, preserves and showcases the city’s heritage through historical sites and exhibitions, offering visitors an engaging journey through Castelló’s history from ancient times to today.
Espai d’art contemporani de Castelló
It promotes contemporary artistic practices through exhibitions, activities, and dedicated spaces for education, music, and film, while also reflecting on the evolving social and cultural role of museums today.
Planetari de Castelló (Planetarium)
The first of its kind in the Valencian Community, is a key center for science education located by the Mediterranean in El Grau, featuring a striking 25-meter white dome, exhibition spaces, a Foucault pendulum, and a hybrid projection system for immersive astronomy shows.
Oceanogràfic València (Aquarium in Valencia)
Europe’s largest aquarium, housing over 45,000 marine animals across 500 species in ten immersive ecosystems (from Mediterranean to Arctic), featuring Europe’s longest underwater tunnel, a dolphinarium, belugas, penguins, and interactive exhibits promoting conservation and education