Raise the bar for your next family holiday and visit Portugal and its white sandy beaches, colourful towns and endless family-friendly activities. Whether you and your family want to see traditional Portuguese sites and get taste of the real deal, or just relax beautiful beaches and enjoy a well deserved rest, you’ll be able to organise a trip that you’ll all love. Visit Lisbon to see culture, art and history or the West coast for action-packed adventures, or relax in the South as you sip freshly squeezed orange juice (or even some delicious local wine for the adults.)
Portugal is the perfect place to visit castles, monasteries, cities and towns as a family in a fun and exciting setting. On a trip to Lisbon, visit the Bairro Alto, a central district of the city, featuring shops, cafes, restaurants and the famous Lisbon trams. Nature-loving families should visit one of the country’s national parks, many of which are home to beautiful sites such as the Cabo Da Roca, a lighthouse and incredible coastal area. Arrabida is another must-see for those looking to see the natural beauty of Portugal, with an ancient monastery, beautiful cliffs, mountain ranges, impressive forts, and mysterious caves. Step back in time together on a family day tour to any one of Portugal’s incredible old forts, monasteries, castles and historical sites. With so much choice, you won’t know how to choose between Jerónimos Monastery, Sao Jorge Castle, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and many more. In any of Portugal’s towns and cities you’ll find a range of family-friendly accommodation and places to stay, with local restaurants, bars and cafes all around, even an evening walk around you hotel is bound to turn up some hidden gems as you find small local shops and hunt for a bargain to bring back with you as a souvenir of you and your family’s time here.
Portugal may be famed for its long, scorching summers but it truly is a year-round destination. If it’s sun you want, then the best time to visit is during peak season (the beginning of May to the end of August) where the days are long and the weather is almost always perfect, with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees centigrade during August. If you’re looking to avoid these high temperatures then late April to mid-may or September is the best time to visit. You’ll also avoid the crowds that appear during peak season, meaning that beaches will be emptier, popular sites less crowded and prices slightly cheaper. Local school holidays are also a time to avoid, if you and your family want to avoid the crowds; if you can, try to visit slightly outside of peak times.
With a little research and knowledge you can ensure that you are as prepared as possible for your family trip to Portugal, here a few tips and tricks to ensure that everything runs smoothly on your tour: