Family Vacation Spot, When the topic is family and children, we always like to ask mothers and fathers for tips and suggestions. And that’s exactly what we did when we set out to find the best family vacation Spot destinations in Portugal. There were several suggestions – from the Center to the South, on the beach, and in the mountains, there are options for all tastes and budgets at more affordable and higher prices. They have in common the guarantee that kids will have a great time (and adults too!).

From the voice of five moms and dads, read on to discover five destinations with five hotels perfect for a vacation with the little ones.

Family Vacation Spot, Serra da Estrela: Staying overnight under the stars (and closer to them!)

In our eternal search for Family Vacation Spot new places with the family, we chose the landscape of Serra da Estrela for bringing together nature, snow, tranquility, fresh air, and stunning landscapes. This area is ideal for holidays all year round, as it has several outdoor activities. There are, among others, skiing, paragliding, and a wide range of routes, such as the Glacier Valley Route or nature trails.

In this scenery of unique beauty, we stayed at the Posada Serra da Estrela, at 1200 meters of altitude. This hotel was born in an old sanatorium and its restoration was designed by Souto Moura. The immaculate white, the high ceilings, the original tiles, the old elevators, in iron and wood, as well as the terraces used at the time, were maintained, thus giving an incredible beauty to the building, to which pure air is added. and stunning scenery.

Family Vacation Spot, The rooms are simple but very cozy and comfortable. We stayed in a junior suite with a double bed, two single beds, and a breathtaking view over Cova da Beira. For the little ones, the hotel has a Kid’s area – a well-equipped room with toys, games, books, television – and a large exterior with a pretty garden and swimming pool. For adults, it offers a large games room, reading spaces, spa, and gym.

In addition, Family Vacation Spot the gastronomic experience of this space should be highlighted: with high-quality regional cuisine, true pleasures can be tasted at the Pousada’s restaurant. Breakfast is also very good and complete. There are natural juices, bread and cakes, fruit, yogurts, homemade jams and marmalade, tea, milk, coffee, cereal, scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon, Serra da Estrela cheese, and even champagne (for parents, of course)!

Family Vacation Spot Things to do near Pousada da Serra da Estrela

Roadtrip!

We recommend a visit to Penhas Douradas, Penhas da Saúde, Poço do Inferno, Rossim Dam, Zêzere Glacier Valley, Loriga and Unhais da Serra, Covão da Ametade, Nave de Santo António, Torre, Lagoas. Manteigas, Seia, Loriga, Covilhã, Gouveia, Guarda, Folgosinho and Linhares da Beira are also worth a visit.

Eat, eat and… eat

Don’t leave Serra da Estrela without tasting the delicacies of this area. Buttery and cured sheep’s cheese, sausages, kid, Cerqueira rice, wild boar loaf, trout, sweet rice with goat’s milk, Beira bowl, chestnut cake or feijoa pastries, washed down with Kosher wine, Dão wines or juniper brandy (the latter only for adults) delight the palate. To taste these delicious dishes, we recommend a visit to some restaurants in the area: Vallecula, Cova da Loba, Lá em Casa, Colmeia, Camelo, or Varanda da Estrela.

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Carla Ferreira, the author of the blog  Continuando à Busca, is passionate about the world, nature and travel, and everything they provide: knowledge of places, landscapes, people, cultures, traditions, etc. She is restless, always eager to explore more and more, to be constantly on the lookout. She is accompanied by her family on this trip: her husband Leonel and her daughters Francisca and Sofia, who also contribute with their experiences and adventures.

Vimeiro: Rest and leisure by the sea

Family Vacation Spot, When we think of vacations, the first ideas that come to mind are rest or fun. They may seem opposites, but it is possible to combine them at the Hotel Golf Mar , in Vimeiro, perfect for the whole family. Located on the WestCoast, close to Torres Vedras, Lourinhã and Óbidos, this hotel stands between beaches and the Serra de Montejunto.

The four of us stayed in a spacious and well-equipped junior suite. The light and the view from the balcony over the cliffs are two points to highlight in the accommodation. We also highlight the meals at the Bombordo Restaurant. The buffet offers many options between starters, side dishes, main courses, fruits, and desserts. Family Vacation Spot,The children enjoyed watching and choosing what they were going to eat.

Here, Family Vacation Spot there is no shortage of activities for kids and adults, even without having to leave the hotel’s space. There are two outdoor pools (one for adults and one for children), an indoor heated pool, and a spa and gym area. The Kids Club and Vimeiro Clube Aventura offer lots of fun for the little ones, every weekend and during the summer months (in the latter it is possible, for example, to slide, climb, paintball).

Things to do near the Hotel Golf Mar

surf and nature

For those who like surfing (or are interested in trying it out), the Good Surf Good Love Academy offers equipment rental, lessons (individual and group, with transport included), and s, urf baptism. In an area with such natural beauty, walking routes are also a good choice.

Vimeiro hot springs

If you don’t want to stay just at the hotel and are looking for the therapeutic properties of the waters of Vimeiro, the spas are very close and it is possible to visit them, taking into account the calendar of the thermal season.

For a journey back in time, thousands of years old, we suggest Dino Parque da Lourinhã. Located about 17 km from the hotel, it is a very large space, with about 10 hectares in size and 3 km of routes through the different periods, and more than 120 models of dinosaur species in full scale.

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A place to live is a blog written by Catarina Gonçalves, married to Nuno, and mother of Alice and Afonso. A place to live shares the experiences, joys, dreams, doubts, and fears of this family’s everyday life.

Tróia: Family Vacation Spot ,Vacations with a dream view and activities for the whole family

One hour from Lisbon we found the perfect destination for a getaway or a family vacation: the Aqualuz Troia Resort. Tróia has a fabulous natural landscape, between the Sado estuary and the sea overlooking the Serra da Arrábida. For those coming from the north, the best way to get there is by crossing the river Sado on the ferry: we have views of the estuary and Serra da Arrábida and we can appreciate the unique nature of that area. Precious tip: before boarding, take the opportunity to buy fried cuttlefish sandwiches, next to the pier, to eat during the trip.

Aqualuz Troia is a wonderful hotel for families at any time of the year, with comfortable apartments and organized activities for the little ones. The development has two units – one by the sea (where we stayed) and another closer to the river. Family Vacation Spot There is also an outdoor pool, very desirable in the summer season, but also an indoor pool, where we tried out the activities for parents and children organized by the animation team.

When we go on vacation with the kids, we like to stay in spaces that allow us to cook, but we also love hotel breakfasts. Aquarius is the ideal solution: it has apartments equipped with a small kitchen, but it also allows us to have a hotel breakfast as we like. The bacon and avocado sandwiches that the zucchinis invented were a hit!

The time has not come for us to play tennis or golf, go horseback riding along the beach, or take a boat in search of dolphin friends… That’s for another time! He did, however, get to know the kids club (approved!), participate in science workshops, jump on inflatables, and parade like monsters and witches (don’t be scared, it was Halloween). We all ended up dancing, parents, and children having fun, in a disco organized by the hotel’s tireless entertainment team.

gs to do near Aqualuz Troia Resort

explore trails

Around the hotel, there are several trails and paths along the beach, where children can pick up shells and pebbles, and along the estuary, where we saw many different species of birds. The trails are very well signposted, with explanations about the fauna and flora, and are well worth the trip.

Roman Ruins of Troy

We enjoyed visiting the Roman ruins: just a few minutes from the central area of ​​Troia, we can travel back in time to the ruins of what was the largest industrial center for fish salting in the Roman Empire. We took a guided tour and found dwellings, temples, hot and cold baths – and we even tasted the fish sauce so popular in the 6th century (horrible, in the words of our zucchinis).