FamiliasenRuta is, since its conception in 2010, the leading e-magazine for alternative tourism in the Spanish blogging world. Its an unbiased and independent reference for parents on the internet.

From FamiliasenRuta we would like to announce the launch of the "Spanish accomodation guide for eco-friendly families / Hbergements dans nature a l'Espagne avec des enfants, an e-book containing a selection of 161 different types of rural accommodation. As author of the guide, I am a great fan of eco-tourism, having travelled over the world. As the father of a nature-loving Spanish family I am only too aware of how important it is for families travelling with children to have the most reliable information available when planning a trip.
This book is as special as it is necessary: it is the first thematic guide in which readers can find a selection of 161 different accommodation options where they will receive a "family welcome". All the centres are set in natural surroundings, and are especially recommended for families travelling with children in any of the 17 autonomous communities which make up Spain.

One common denominator of all the centres is that they have been chosen according to a strict criterion. One can find country houses with rooms to rent and / or for full rental, hotels, campsites and hostels. We have tried to provide a variety of options to suit different tastes, styles and also budgets. All the centres included in the 2012 edition of this guide have received our "Familias bienvenidas  Family Welcome 2012" seal.

Spain is a holiday destination with much more to offer than just beaches or high rise tourist hotels. With this guide you can discover a wide range of possibilities, as lovely as they are authentic, from the mountains to the sea. With the beauty of her landscape, her natural biodiversity and the richness of her languages and cultures, Spain is the perfect place for a family holiday. In addition, the Spanish people, as all Latin cultures, adore children.


 This book, which includes the collaboration of the Spanish eco-tourism portal Ecotur.es, is based on the belief that contact with nature and open green spaces are fundamental for the growth of our children, as well as being a right for all. This guide is part of the call for a closer relationship between our children and nature, as well as a more mutually respectful relationship between families and our natural and cultural heritage and the immense biodiversity that Spain offers.

FamiliasenRuta want to react against the lethargy and depression so common nowadays. Today, more than ever, we need optimism, something to reaffirm and celebrate life. In this way, this guide is a tribute to our Mother Earth, as well as being a practical manual for parents and educators to enjoy nature with our children, from whom we have so much to learn.


Cover and illustrations by the illustrator Pilar Pillet www.pillet.es