Your interactive family guide to Spain as recommended by local mums | Last updated 13 hours, 35 minutes ago
Click here to read some indepth interviews with Maresme Mums and share their experiences of childbirth, schooling and Maresme living.
(There are currently 4 interviews in this section)
"The main advantages of being a parent here, are that the children have much more of an outdoor life with opportunities to do extra activities on the beach and also the school hours cater better for working parents,. The disadvantages are maybe the initial language barrier which made being part of the local community social life difficult" (AJ, Jan 2012)
"The first time we saw our sons was the best moment of our lives...it is a moment so difficult to describe...when you hold them in your arms for the first time...there are no words to describe it.You think that it was worth being born just to see them and hold them. Even though it isn´t your flesh and blood, it is the same feeling. The bond you have is very special" (Javier & Mercedes, Nov 2008)
Click here for a full interview with Javier & Mercedes on adopting their 2 children
"I think the education where I live is fantastic - we are really happy. The kids are coming along well and both speak Catalan and Spanish. The school, Betlem, is semi-private and they are taught in both languages from primary level." (LS Dec 2008).
"Vilassar de Mar is generally speaking a very safe, clean, friendly place to raise a child with good schools and the beach on your doorstep and BCN just 30 mins away by train" (RL, Nov 2008)
"Living in Alella is like stepping back in time. There is a warmth and welcoming spirit here that I can honestly say that I’ve never felt in any other country – and this is my fifth country. The little old ladies sit on benches and smile at Alex and take the time to talk to him. And the other mothers at the guaderia have really been kind to me, so patient with my ever-so-slowly improving Spanish. We go to restaurants in Alella and instead of throwing nasty looks when I bring my son with me, people come up and talk to him (and much to his delight, often give him treats)" (TM, an 2009)
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