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.
![Walk on a west Algarve beach
Place: Sotavento
Photo: Turismo do Algarve Walk on a west Algarve beach
Place: Sotavento
Photo: Turismo do Algarve](https://cdn.visitportugal.com/sites/default/files/styles/pois_search_thumbnail/public/mediateca/N2511p.jpg?itok=tzyyVfgs)
![Parque Natural de São Mamede
Photo: Rui Cunha Parque Natural de São Mamede
Photo: Rui Cunha](https://cdn.visitportugal.com/sites/default/files/styles/pois_search_thumbnail/public/mediateca/N2403p_0.jpg?itok=CGrpGd09)
![Praia do Amado
Place: Aljezur
Photo: Turismo do Algarve Praia do Amado
Place: Aljezur
Photo: Turismo do Algarve](https://cdn.visitportugal.com/sites/default/files/styles/pois_search_thumbnail/public/mediateca/N2508p.jpg?itok=3yI81_mZ)
![Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
Place: Gerês
Photo: Associação de Turismo do Porto e Norte Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
Place: Gerês
Photo: Associação de Turismo do Porto e Norte](https://cdn.visitportugal.com/sites/default/files/styles/pois_search_thumbnail/public/mediateca/N2115p.jpg?itok=6qag7jTv)