Martinhal Resort stay in Sagres, Portugal 🇵🇹 – our favourite moments

On November 28, 2021November 28, 2021 By CGKIn Europe, Portugal1 Comment

Hi families near and far,

We wanted to share our experience at Martinhal Resort in Sagres, often named as one of the most children friendly resort in the World. The Resort is located in the South of Portugal, in the Algarve region and enjoys warm Summers and mild Winters. We visited in September and the weather was perfect!

The video shows a few of the features that make Martinhal such a favourite with families. The most outstanding experience for me was the staff, especially the Kids Clubs qualified minders that my son enjoyed playing with so much. Each day they were organising new activities around a different theme. On top of the sport academy ( which we did not try) there was also a football hour for kids and parents teams that added to the long list of family activities.

And the family amenities that you might need, from prams to high chairs and baby food that you could order in the restaurant. The menu even had a separate section with baby food from 6 month on.

Would love to know what is the most family friendly resort you visited so far. If you have any questions regarding Martinhal Resort in Sagres, drop us a line below.

Hope you find the video and information useful. Safe travels!

CGK

What to do in Lagos, Portugal – our favourite places to explore with the kids in Algarve

On November 1, 2021January 28, 2022 By CGKIn Europe, Portugal, Roadtrips1 Comment

After exploring the Alentejo region for about 2 weeks, we were looking for the perfect base to discover the South of Portugal. Lagos was our pick for the first stop in the Algarve. The town has an old part that retains the charm of a traditional Portuguese village, some great beaches within a short walking distance and Algarve’s most iconic rock formations a short drive away.

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Portugal off the beaten path – 🇵🇹 What to see, do and eat in Villa Nova de Milfontes, Portugal

On October 18, 2021January 28, 2022 By CGKIn Europe, Portugal, Roadtrips1 Comment

There are still hidden gems in Portugal, even at the height of the tourist season. Villa Nova de Milfontes is one of them. Do not get me wrong, it is not empty. Just that it is not well known to foreign tourists. There were many Portuguese families visiting in August and popular restaurants needed a reservation, especially at the week-end.

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🇵🇹 Road trip in Alentejo, Portugal – what to do in Beja and Badoca Safari Park

On October 10, 2021January 28, 2022 By CGKIn Europe, Portugal, Roadtrips1 Comment

After a few days in Evora, we headed deeper into Alentejo region, a part of Portugal that is relatively unknown to international tourists that flock to the Algarve. Beja is a medieval city and a great base to explore further afield. It is also very hot in Summer, with temperatures above 30 for large parts of August and even September.

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10 things to do and see in Evora, Portugal 🇵🇹 – Perfect day trip from Lisbon

On October 2, 2021January 28, 2022 By CGKIn Europe, Portugal, Roadtrips1 Comment

Evora is located about 1h 30 min by car from Lisbon, in the heart of the Alentejo region. It is a popular destination for day trips from Lisbon. But if you can give it a couple of days, you will find lots of things to explore and some great Alentejo food to try.

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Lisbon Oceanarium with the kids | The largest indoor aquarium in Europe!

On September 26, 2021October 2, 2021 By CGKIn Europe, Portugal1 Comment

It is a pleasure to walk around Lisbon downtown. There are great things to discover any every turn and some really wonderful family activities like the ones we described here. Its most visited musem lies however in the East of the city, in the Parque das Nacoes, the former grounds of the Expo 98. It is the largest indoor aquarium in Europe!

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What to see, do and eat in Lisbon with kids

On September 11, 2021October 2, 2021 By CGKIn Europe, Portugal2 Comments

Lisbon is one of our favourite destinations in South Europe, especially in Summer. Every time we visit Lisbon, we keep discovering new lovely spots and restaurants. Our latest trip from August took us to three sweeping viewpoints, some very relaxed squares and a Remodelado tram in our first 24 hours. If you are following the blog, you probably know that we also found some great food to fuel our Lisbon tour with the kids.

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Romanian traditional food – our favorite dishes from the trip in Romania

On September 5, 2021October 2, 2021 By CGKIn Europe, RomaniaLeave a comment

We do not have much content about Romania on the site. Truth is that, until about half a decade ago, it was not too much of a tourist destination, certainly not for the Western Europeans. It was more of a hidden secret in Eastern Europe and few travellers would put it on their list. Things have started changing slightly as people look for more affordable European destinations, particularly in Summer, when the European South is full to the brim. This year in particular, after having weathered the pandemic with a reasonably good track record, Romania seems to have found some appeal to the international tourist. Which is great, as there are lots of great sports to uncover and food to try out.

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A day in Bucharest with the kids – what to see in Romania’s capital

On August 1, 2021January 27, 2022 By CGKIn Europe, Romania1 Comment

I spend part of my university years in Bucharest and was sure I knew everything about the city. But after taking a tour with the help of a kind and knowledgeable guide and with two kinds in tow, it seems that I did not know all that much really.

During our 3h tour we found out many interesting things about Romania’s capital. We selected the best bits to share them with you and hopefully provide some inspiration should you decide to visit Romania one day. It is a bit rough around the edges but with a bit of time to explore, it will always hold a special place your heart.

Safe travels!

CGK

Visit Dubrovnik with the kids – a few tips to get you well on your way

On July 18, 2021September 5, 2021 By CGKIn Croatia, EuropeLeave a comment

When you hear Dubrovnik, the first thing that comes to mind are the red rooftops of the old city center and, if you are a Game of Thrones fan, the backdrop of King’s Landing. And while this is one of the iconic sights of the city and a must see, there a re a few side trips that you should definitely consider to make the best of your time in the Pearl of the Adriatic. You will find more details in this longer article here.

Have you visited Dubrovnik? Do leave us a comment if you have any questions on the visit.

Safe travels!