Spring Archive - Exploring Portugal with Kids

The most beautiful board games from and about Portugal

JensDec 13, 20204. May 20210

We have tested some board games from and about Portugal for you that are particularly suitable for families with children.

The Porta do Mezio: gateway to the beautiful Peneda-Gerês National Park

JensAug 24, 202023. November 20220

Jump into refreshing rock pools, walk alongside wild ponies and free-range cows, swing into the clouds, and visit a small adventure park.

The wonderful river hiking trail Ecovia do Vez near Arcos de Valdevez in the far north of Portugal

JensAug 23, 202023. November 20220

Walk over wooden footbridges, balance over stepping stone bridges and jump again and again into the wonderfully clean water.

The impressive Hospital Ship Museum Gil Eannes in Viana do Castelo

JensAug 17, 202023. November 20220

Explore the cosy crew cabins, the bridge, the ship's galley, the workshops and storerooms, the surgery room and the barber's cabin, and climb down into

A family day at the Marinha da Noeirinha in Aveiro

JensAug 10, 202023. November 20220

The Marinha da Noerinha in Aveiro offers hands-on salt extraction with a spa, city beach, playground and cosy restaurant – and for real enthusiasts, a

The idyllic Fonte da Benémola near Loulé in the Algarve

JensAug 1, 202023. November 20220

Walk into a tropical-looking river valley full of pretty trees, bushes and orchids and watch frogs, newts, turtles and otters.

The enchanting Palace of Marqueses de Fronteira in Lisbon

JensJun 25, 202023. November 20220

A fairytale walk through an enchanted palace garden, vivid insights into the past thanks to an extensive tile picture gallery and a defensive black swan.

Rail biking with the whole family through the Serra de São Mamede to Castelo de Vide

JensFeb 28, 202023. November 20220

Cycle with rail bikes over old tracks past dilapidated railway stations and over high bridges through an overwhelmingly beautiful landscape, have a picnic and look

An excursion to Parque da Serafina and Hellopark near Lisbon

JensJan 18, 202023. November 20220

A nice outdoor playground with a bouncy castle, car racing and climbing course for the little ones and a Galão or Vinho Verde for the

The adventure playground Penhas do Marmeleiro near Cascais

JensNov 17, 201923. November 20220

Picnics, climbing on a wooden castle playground and a small walkway with beautiful views in Cascais.

The volcanic cave Algar do Carvão and Furnas do Enxofre on Terceira (Azores)

JensNov 2, 201923. November 20220

Climb 90 metres deep into an old volcano vent and then hike around sulphur fumaroles in the fantastic landscape of central Terceiras.

The Restaurant Garden House in the Jardim Duque da Terceira in Angra do Heroísmo (Azores)

JensNov 1, 201923. November 20220

The vegetarian restaurant Casa do Jardim in the park Jardim Duque da Terceira in Angra do Heroísmo (Azores) is perfect for a cosy Saturday brunch

Adventurous hike along the Levada on Faial (Azores)

JensOct 31, 201923. November 20220

Over small bridges, through tunnels and under trees and into almost-tropical valleys, while walking along the water around a huge volcano.

The picturesque pond Pego da Rainha in the Ocreza Valley

JensAug 17, 201923. November 20220

Swimming where the queen is said to have bathed, building dams, picnicking in nature and watching griffon vultures.

The diverse river bank at Praia Fluvial do Penedo Furado

JensAug 15, 201923. November 20220

Swim, picnic, hike along a wooden walkway to magnificent waterfalls and admire a mysterious fossil.

The River Bank at Fragas de São Simão

JensAug 12, 201923. November 20220

Bathing in the cool algae, building dams, picnicking comfortably and sunbathing on rocks: a wonderful summer day on the river bank swimming area in central

The silent island Ilha da Culatra near Olhão

JensAug 8, 201923. November 20220

A day on the quiet island Ilha da Culatra in the Ria Formosa with a boat trip, hike and beach visit for those seeking peace

Over 8.5 km long, Passadiços do Paiva takes you through Serra da Freita

JensJun 25, 201923. November 20220

Walk over stairs and walkways through the beautiful Paiva valley, observe animals, swim in the river and walk over swinging suspension bridges.

The Magikland amusement park in Penafiel near Porto

JensJun 15, 201923. November 20220

Carousel, Ferris wheel, bumper cars, boat, train, roller coasters, flying small planes or elephants, picnicking and jumping into a beautiful swimming pool – a perfect

Rock engravings and wild animals at Vale do Coa

JensJun 2, 201923. November 20220

In the Coa Valley you can admire ancient rock engravings of animals, observe otters, wild horses and cattle, also hundreds of bird species, including griffon