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17 days Spain first time with kids

We are visiting Spain for the first time this July. Have about 17 days including international travel. Flying to and from Barcelona. I’m having a hard time planning this trip. I have already booked a hotel for 3 nights in Barcelona for first 3 nights. I’m thinking of Andulusia for one week ( I struggle the most with a reasonable summer itenerary for this area) and 5-6 days in Costa Brava region, maybe renting an apartment in Girona before heading back home.
1) is this reasonable or I should just focus on 1 area of Spain
2) what would you fit in Andulusia in one week without burning out? My family is adventurous but kids get tired easily. We like cultural experiences but they won’t hold well for too many run arounds.
Thank you so much in advance!

Thank you so much in advance.

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How old are the kids? What are their special interests? Can you and spouse trade off kids-in-hotel time every now and then, if the kids are nap aged?

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Jane kids are 5 and 8.
Nick, is Girona is a good spot for getting a rental and day trips or you have any other recommendations?

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From my perspective as a childless adult, Girona makes a great base. It has a walkable wall and a medieval district that's made for wandering, and it's close enough to day-trip to Figueres (Dali Theatre and Museum), the lovely (though tiuristy) former fishing village of Cadaques, and Besalu with its fortified bridge. There are other possibilities as well, presumably including some beach towns. But we need input from folks who have kids.