Family
![Algarve
Place: Vale do lobo
Photo: Vale do lobo Algarve
Place: Vale do lobo
Photo: Vale do lobo](https://cdn.visitportugal.com/sites/default/files/styles/experiencias_detalhe/public/mediateca/N1019d.jpg?itok=A_Xbt_Cz)
Portugal is a friendly, safe country, with a mild climate and an excellent cuisine, ideal to tour with the family.
There are numerous activities designed for the little ones, both outdoors and indoors, in castles, museums, zoos, theme parks and aqua parks. Following the footprints of dinosaurs, watching dolphins and whales at sea or learning about the stars are just some ideas of what you can do.
Family in Monte Selvagem Park ©Turismo do Alentejo
Bicycle or donkey rides in natural parks and reserves are also much appreciated and a relaxed way to learn about and discover nature.
Praia Fluvial_Aldeias do Xisto ©ARPR Centro de Portugal
On the fine sandy beaches, with their calm waters and pleasant temperatures, children can run and play at will, swim and make sandcastles. But the greatest fun of all is to take advantage of the waves and introduce the whole family to surfing.
Azores Wave Week_São Miguel Island_Azores ©Companhia da Fotografia_Turismo dos Açores
As for rest, it’s easy to find a quiet hotel where parents and children will feel comfortable and recharge their batteries for the following day.
![Vale do Douro
Place: Douro
Photo: António Sá Vale do Douro
Place: Douro
Photo: António Sá](https://cdn.visitportugal.com/sites/default/files/styles/pois_search_thumbnail/public/mediateca/N2114p.jpg?itok=nvGiRxgZ)
![Castelo
Place: Sortelha
Photo: Turismo de Portugal Castelo
Place: Sortelha
Photo: Turismo de Portugal](https://cdn.visitportugal.com/sites/default/files/styles/pois_search_thumbnail/public/mediateca/N22003.jpg?itok=7Ub0MT1c)
![Açores
Place: Açores
Photo: Pedro Madruga Açores
Place: Açores
Photo: Pedro Madruga](https://cdn.visitportugal.com/sites/default/files/styles/pois_search_thumbnail/public/mediateca/N2617p.jpg?itok=1X6yPUY5)
![Limpid water
Place: Barlavento
Photo: Turismo do Algarve Limpid water
Place: Barlavento
Photo: Turismo do Algarve](https://cdn.visitportugal.com/sites/default/files/styles/pois_search_thumbnail/public/mediateca/N2516p.jpg?itok=yM4Dg1Sx)