Algarve is one of Europes family favourites, and is an adventure playground for all ages. The pace of life and culture makes the Algarve a wonderfully relaxed setting for a family holiday. The young ones will enjoy playing on the fabulous blue flag beaches, whilst the teenagers enjoy the many water sports on offer. Many of the beaches are accessed via steps, when travelling with younger children, it is advisable to stay somewhere with easy access to the beach.

Popular resorts are: Albuferia, Vilamoura, Praia de Rocha, Carvoeiro, and Lagos.

Things to do with children in the Algarve

The Almancil Karting is an ideal place for a time well spent with your family. Open all year, the circuit inaugurated by Ayrton Senna, is a 760m in length replica of the former Formula 1 circuit in Brazil Jacarepaguá, the Park has several educational activities for all ages, besides the main track, there is a Junior track, Baby track and Remote control track, Mini Boats, Bungee trampolines, and Mechanical Bull. More details...

Sail along the Algarve coast past stunning rock formations and spot dolphins. Truly a great way to experience the beauty of Portugal’s Algarvian coast! More details...

Children would love Sailing the pirate-way on a Leãozinho, a brilliant replica of a pirate cruise ship with sails, on the Atlantic. You can discover some beautiful spots along the Algarvian coast take a refreshing dip whilst the kids get to explore the caves. More details...

Zoomarine is open all year round and makes a wonderful day out for families. Zoomarine has been running for more than ten years and every year attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world.
Enter into Zoomarine and dive into a fantastic reality made up of unique shows and emotions, observe the special relationship between animals and humans. Amazing shows and experiences and the pleasure to find yourself in a stimulating reality are guaranteed. The 4D cinema show also aims to teach children about the effects of global warming. More details...

Try to surf on your board after descending a vertical drop of 23 meters while gaining a dizzy speed at Aqualand. This is certainly one ride that you will be telling all your friends about. Aqualand is located 15 minutes from Albufeira.There are rides for everyone such as Kamikaze, Anaconda, Congo River and not forgetting the 23m high Banzai. Let the children make the most of the Mini Park while safely enjoying adult attractions adapted to their needs. This will be a water adventure you will never forget! More details...

Hire a car and take a drive inland through the tranquil countryside full of almond, pine, and orange trees viewing the sleepy towns and villages.

Recommended family friendly places to stay in Algarve:

Although it is not cheap the Pine Cliffs Residence gets top marks for a child friendly hotel, particularly for its child care program. Porto Pirata is a special place for younger children, aged between six months and 12 years. Developing over an enclosed area of 7000 square metres, this children’s activity centre contains two wooden boats, a swimming pool and another pool for remote control boats, a recreational terrace, an 18-hole mini golf course, a bouncy castle, a bike track and a basketball and volleyball court. Porto Pirata’s trained assistants offer a daily entertainment programme to ensure unforgettable holidays for your children, packed with moments of joy and fun. More details...

Club Med
The Club Med experience offers you the ultimate escape with activities for the entire family. Club Med in Albuferia, has day long activities for Kids and Teens, tailor-made for each age group and run by professionals, and a Children's club from 4 months to 4 years old.Click here for more details...

Suites Alba Resort & Spa
A quiet beachside resort away from the hustle and bustle of the main towns. More details...