Compare family holidays to Portugal 2025 from £340pp

Family holiday deals to Portugal

Sun-drenched beaches with plenty of watersports? Check. Lively cities with top attractions and experiences? Check. Fascinating historical sites and natural wonders? Check. Portugal has a little bit of everything for your family holidays.

What’s more, Portugal boasts some of the warmest weather in Europe, and its all-inclusive beachfront resorts are jam-packed with activities for kids. Flights from the UK are short, frequent and — when you compare deals and book in advance — cheap.

Top family-friendly destinations in Portugal

Algarve

For family holidays that are all about sun, sea and sand, head to the Algarve on Portugal’s southern coast. On beaches like Praia da Rocha and Praia da Marinha, you and your kids can sunbathe, swim and explore at your leisure. Mix it up with days out to the Zoomarine Algarve theme park and Ria Formosa Natural Park.

Lisbon

There are plenty of fun activities for kids in Portugal’s vibrant capital city, known for its architecture, history and food. Meet sea creatures at Oceanário de Lisboa aquarium, hop on tram No. 28 for a fun, scenic tour of the city and sample Portugal’s famous custard tarts. There are a number of great day trips from Lisbon too, including beach-lined Cascais and the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park with its colourful Pena Palace.

Madeira

Easily one of Portugal’s best family-friendly destinations, the island of Madeira serves up sizzling weather thanks to its location off the coast of Africa. Don't miss the Monte Sledge ride — a 2km (1.2 miles) hair-raising toboggan ride through the streets — and the otherworldly São Vicente Caves. For more fun, throw in a dolphin-watching boat trip and a cable car ride from Funchal to Monte.