Alternative Andalusia
Get beyond the Costa del Sol and discover a more authentic side to Andalusia with a river cruise along the Guadalquivir. Relaxed French line CroisiEurope offers Family Club sailings during the summer holidays, with free places for children under 16 (two per fare-paying adult, making it excellent value for solo parents). There’s a small pool on the sun deck and family-friendly excursions, including a visit to Seville Aquarium, a horse show in Jerez and a trip to the Isla Magica theme park, where the rides and slides nod towards historic explorers such as Columbus and Cortes. The seven-night Andalusia: Traditions, Gastronomy and Flamenco on La Belle de Cadix (above) departing Seville (top) on August 18, starts from £1,311 for an adult and two children sharing a cabin (croisieurope.co.uk).