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Portugal Family Trips

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Portugal is a fantastic destination for a family holiday – however old your children are. There are historical cities to discover, surf waves to conquer, crystal clear rivers to kayak along and sandy beaches to play and relax on.

We have developed a selection of trips in Portugal especially for families, including family-friendly accommodation and fun experiences that immerse you and your family in the destination. Choose your favourite bite-sized trips below and our Portugal experts will piece them together to create a tailor-made holiday just for you and your family.

Check out our ready-made itineraries for inspiration or get in touch with our Portugal travel specialists for advice and help to plan your family holiday.

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“I love the welcoming hospitality that you get in Portugal. Everywhere you go, you’re greeted with friendly smiles and delicious food that’ll make your taste buds dance. And those beaches around Tavira? They’re like something out of a dream – perfect for family fun in the sun! Portugal is all about making memories together, and you’re in for an unforgettable experience!”

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Porto town by river

Pedal in Porto

Itinerary:
Porto
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £160 - per adult
From £130 - per child (up to 11 years)

Porto: Portugal’s second largest city is an ideal starting point for your Portugal family holiday. Explore the picturesque old town and winding river banks by bike, and stay in a family friendly apartment.

Porto: Portugal’s second largest city is an ideal starting point for your Portugal family holiday. Explore the picturesque old town and winding river banks by bike, and stay in a family friendly apartment.

Porto town by river

Portugal Alentejo glamping view from tent

Glamping in Alentejo

Itinerary:
Alentejo
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £ 359.- per adult (excluding flights)
from £290 - per child (up to 11 years)

Sleeping under the stars is a magical experience for most kids of all ages (and adults too!) Immerse yourself in nature in the heart of the Alentejo region on this bite-sized trip. Spend your days kayaking and canyoning, then bed down in a glamping tent on the banks of a river.

Sleeping under the stars is a magical experience for most kids of all ages (and adults too!) Immerse yourself in nature in the heart of the Alentejo region on this bite-sized trip. Spend your days kayaking and canyoning, then bed down in a glamping tent on the banks of a river.

Portugal Alentejo glamping view from tent

Portugal Peneda Geres National Park rockpool

Nature & Adventure in Peneda Gerês

Itinerary:
Peneda-Gerês National Park
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £ 169.- per adult (excluding flights)
from £140 - per child (up to 11 years)

Time to experience another side of Portugal, away from the coastline and cities. The Peneda-Gerês national park is a picturesque green region of mountains, waterfalls and hidden hamlets. It’s only 1.5 hours from Porto but is off the main tourist trail.

Time to experience another side of Portugal, away from the coastline and cities. The Peneda-Gerês national park is a picturesque green region of mountains, waterfalls and hidden hamlets. It’s only 1.5 hours from Porto but is off the main tourist trail.

Portugal Peneda Geres National Park rockpool

Portugal Peniche surfer

Surfing in Peniche

Itinerary:
Peniche
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £ 130.- per adult (excluding flights)
from £99 - per child (up to 11 years)

Peniche is a small fishing town, known for its long sandy beaches and ideal surfing conditions. Small bays with small waves for little surfers and challenging waves for older or more experienced surfers.

Peniche is a small fishing town, known for its long sandy beaches and ideal surfing conditions. Small bays with small waves for little surfers and challenging waves for older or more experienced surfers.

Portugal Peniche surfer

Portugal Lagos cave kayaking

Kayaking on the West Algarve

Itinerary:
Lagos
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
from £ 289.- per adult (excluding flights)
from £230 - per child (up to 11 years)

The west coast of the Algarve is known for its natural beauty. The rugged cliff coastline, the clear blue sea and the favourable temperature attract many tourists every year. This side of the Algarve also benefits from a cooling breeze from the Atlantic Ocean.

The west coast of the Algarve is known for its natural beauty. The rugged cliff coastline, the clear blue sea and the favourable temperature attract many tourists every year. This side of the Algarve also benefits from a cooling breeze from the Atlantic Ocean.

Portugal Lagos cave kayaking

Lisbon tram Portugal

Lisbon like a local

Itinerary:
Lisbon
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £ 475.- per adult (excluding flights)
from £389 - per child (up to 11 years)

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is known for its yellow trams and picturesque streets. You’ll explore the city on a walking tour with a local, who will take you to the less touristy areas, and stay in a centrally located, family friendly apartment.

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is known for its yellow trams and picturesque streets. You’ll explore the city on a walking tour with a local, who will take you to the less touristy areas, and stay in a centrally located, family friendly apartment.

Lisbon tram Portugal

costa-vicentina

Costa Vicentina: relax on sandy shores

Itinerary:
Costa Vicentina/Milfontes
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £ 395.- per adult (excluding flights)
from £290, - per child (up to 11 years)

The Costa Vicentina is located between Lisbon and the Algarve and is known for its rugged cliff coasts with wide sandy beaches. Mass tourism? You won’t find that here. Your base for the next few days is the small town of Vila Nova de Milfontes. It’s a picturesque, laid-back place with fantastic beaches nearby.

The Costa Vicentina is located between Lisbon and the Algarve and is known for its rugged cliff coasts with wide sandy beaches. Mass tourism? You won’t find that here. Your base for the next few days is the small town of Vila Nova de Milfontes. It’s a picturesque, laid-back place with fantastic beaches nearby.

costa-vicentina

Portugal Tavira harbour

Lazy days on the East Algarve

Itinerary:
Tavira (Eastern Algarve)
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £ 189.- per adult (excluding flights)
from £149 - per child (up to 11 years)

Tavira is the quietest part of the Algarve – the eastern region – towards the Spanish border. There are no rugged cliff coasts here, just wide sandy beaches, clear seas and a unique nature reserve: the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Time to relax and enjoy some family time.

Tavira is the quietest part of the Algarve – the eastern region – towards the Spanish border. There are no rugged cliff coasts here, just wide sandy beaches, clear seas and a unique nature reserve: the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Time to relax and enjoy some family time.

Portugal Tavira harbour

Portugal Silver Coast accommodation exterior

Family time on the Silver Coast

Itinerary:
Alvorninha
Duration:
6 days / 5 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £ 435.- per adult (excluding flights)
from £350 - per child (up to 11 years)

There is a lot to experience on the Silver Coast in central Portugal. Lisbon is only one hour drive away; you can easily visit the castles of Obidos and Sintra from here, and of course there is also the beach. Time for some family R&R.

There is a lot to experience on the Silver Coast in central Portugal. Lisbon is only one hour drive away; you can easily visit the castles of Obidos and Sintra from here, and of course there is also the beach. Time for some family R&R.

Portugal Silver Coast accommodation exterior