AIBU to think that this Salou itinerary is doable with 5yo and 79yo?

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MiTu · 09/05/2026 11:07

Hi! We've never been to Salou before and haven't even really travelled abroad much, I want to feel super prepared because I am a bit of a worrier, can you tell me if this looks ok for a 5yo and 79yo, and 2x 40yo's:

Day 1 (arrival day before) - chill and relax, walkabout, house of illusion in the evening
Day 2 - port aventura (79yo going to get concession ticket so no rides, fine with the walking about - hotel 20 mins walk from port aventura)
Day 3 - bus plana to Barcelona (it says 1.5hr drive to Barcelona but bus plana says almost 3hr journey? Has anyone done this before? Wanted bus for guaranteed seats for 79yo also understand there are works on train lines at the mo which is causing delays to trains)
Day 4 - hotel chill and relax
Day 5 - boat trip from Salou
Day 6 - Salou town walkabout, chill, market

I will take any and all advice and tips!

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budgiegirl · 09/05/2026 11:24

It depends very much on your children, the 79yo, and the weather.
My MIL is 79 and would very much struggle to walk all day in very hot weather, so if it's the height of the summer, it would be too much for her. Your 79yo might be fine with it though. Ditto with the children. If you are going to do all day at Port Adventure, make sure you plan plenty of rest time - perhaps go early and late, getting a taxi or bus back to the hotel in the height of the day.

The Barcelona day again sounds like it would be a long day with small children and an older relative. I've done the bus plana, and yes, it takes approx 2.5 - 3 hours, depending where you get on or off, as it makes stops on the way. I'd be more inclined to book a hotel for one night in Barcelona at the beginning or end of the holiday to make the most of the time there.

The rest sounds fine though, and only you know how well your family will cope with long days in possibly very hot weather.

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