What to do in the Algarve with children

Going to the Algarve with children is one of the best options for a family vacation. There are many places to visit in the Algarve as a family and a great variety of things to do in this beautiful region in south Portugal.

Tirza Fagundes

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This is an impressive amusement park with many classic attractions such as water attractions as well as exhibitions and animal shows. It’s the perfect place to go with children, and both children and adults can enjoy a different kind of day here. It’s one of the best places in the Algarve to see dolphins, and you can also enjoy rides or even relax by sunbathing in a hammock.

The best beaches

You can’t go on vacation to the Algarve and not visit its stunning beaches. Here are the best ones to go to with children: 


- Praia da Luz: perfect if you also want to walk along a promenade among traditional craft stands and bars. 

- Praia da Amoreira: this beach has a river along which the tide rises creating small lakes where children can swim safely and enjoyably because they are shallow and the water heats up more quickly. 

- Praia do Barril: to get to this beach you’ll hop on a little train that will take you to the sand. Kids will be love this little trip! The beach is long and the sand is fine, so there is no fear of the little ones getting hurt by stones or rocks.

FIESA: International Sand Sculpture Festival

If you go to the Algarve in July, you can admire an endless array of wonderful sand sculptures. It really is a wonderful artistic show that’s worth checking out and that kids will love. It’s one of the largest sand sculpture festivals in the world and every year it receives more than 50 artists from all over the world. What’s more, a total of 30,000 tons of sand are moved. Incredible, right?

Lagos Zoo

If you visit the Algarve as a family, we recommend you visit this zoo, where children can meet many species of animals and see how they live and behave inside the park. Also, it’s a good time to talk to them about the importance of caring for and respecting animals.

A boat ride

There are many ports from which small boats set sail on excursions and tours to some of the most beautiful places, from rock formations to idyllic hidden beaches. It’s one of the best family activities in the Algarve, since both adults and children will enjoy the ride and the experience.

In short, visiting the Algarve with children is a win-win. It’s a travel destination with tons of options and activities for youngsters. It’s a chance for them to discover different places and be closer to nature.

Author: Tirza Fagundes

Hospitality Supervisor at Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort

Hello! My name is Tirza Fagundes and I am honoured and proud to be the Hospitality Supervisor at Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort. My first contact with the hospitality industry was in 2017 with Minor Hotel Group, when I first started at as part of the Front Office Team. With time, my passion for providing exceptional customer service bloomed, allowing me to grow professionally and, in 2022, enter Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort as Supervisor of Hospitality. Nowadays, surrounded by my amazing team, we are exceptionally proud and dedicated to curating unique experiences suited for each guest and thereby creating timeless and unforgettable memories to exceed our guests’ expectations that transcend the vicinity of our resort and region. Me and my team will be more than happy to provide you with a warm welcome here at Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort and provide you with the most unique experiences to embrace and showcase our region’s most precious gems, local culture, and hospitality.

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