What We Ate in Madeira — and Why the Food Surprised Us Most

There is a moment on most family trips where someone — usually the smallest person at the table — says something that stops you completely. In Madeira, that moment happened over a plate of espada com banana at a rooftop table with the Atlantic spread out below us, when our seven-year-old announced that fish with …

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Is Madeira Good for Families? Our Honest Experience Travelling with Kids

Thinking about taking the kids to Madeira? Here's everything we wish we'd known before our family trip to Portugal's beautiful island paradise—from weather and beaches to what to pack, how to get around, and the best things to do with children. When people think of family holidays in Portugal, the Algarve usually steals the spotlight. …

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Family Travel in the Azores: Hot Springs, Nature & Kid-Friendly Adventures

Discover volcanic landscapes, natural hot springs, and family-friendly outdoor adventures in one of Europe's most spectacular island destinations. The Azores Islands, an autonomous region of Portugal located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, are quickly becoming one of the best family travel destinations in Europe. With breathtaking nature, safe outdoor adventures, warm hospitality, and …

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Our road trip from Lisbon to the Algarve- 4 weeks in Portugal

This is the itinerary of our trip to South Portugal in 2021. We have detailed posts and vlogs from each location so do check them out. Portugal is a great destination in the European Summer and with an amazing quality price ratio. It is also one of the most uncrowded places in the South of …

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

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GlKA0aOl9_k 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 …

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

https://youtu.be/_nFXQnzDCrk 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 …

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

https://youtu.be/HI3Iq8mVsko 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 …

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

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f424Qas4-FI 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 …

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

https://youtu.be/ZHcFtD_Ll5I 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. Our …

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

https://youtu.be/9wI6g7uxPW4 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. …

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