From Mountains to Coast

Where We Go - Portugal’s Best Destinations for Families

Explore Portugal and Select Activities the Whole Family will Enjoy!

Why Portugal Belongs on Your Family Map

Portugal is easy to love and easy to navigate, which is why it works so well for multigenerational trips. Distances are short, trains and buses are simple, and drivers find calm highways and clear signage. You get centuries of history, Atlantic air, parks and promenades for gentle walks, and a food culture that welcomes kids, parents, and grandparents at the same table.

Start in Lisbon, a lively capital that still feels local. Families in Lisbon can mix elevator aided city walks with riverfront time in Parque das Nações, museum highlights in Belém, market tastings, and an evening pastel de nata class. Day trips to Sintra and Cascais add palaces, gardens, sandy beach, and food for every palate.

Follow the central coast for small town charm. Ericeira, Peniche, and Cascais offer surf lessons for families and wide sandy beaches. Óbidos invites slow strolls through whitewashed lanes filled with medieval charm. Nazaré delivers ocean views and big waves. Coimbra brings university courtyards, history, and quiet parks along the Mondego River. Aveiro adds canals, striped beach houses, and boat rides that keep little travelers engaged.

End in Porto and the Douro Valley. Porto’s tiled streets, riverside cruises, and gardens balance well with a port cellar visit in Gaia. A Douro day offers terrace viewpoints, a calm boat ride, and tastings with lunch at a family friendly quinta.

Food is part of every memory here. Share grilled sardines, clams Bulhão Pato, seafood rice, roast meats, queijo da Serra, ovos moles, and gelato by the square. Many restaurants offer early seatings, outdoor tables, and child friendly options. Wine lovers can add gentle tasting stops in Colares, Bairrada, Dão, and the Douro while the rest of the family enjoys shaded patios, outdoor picnics and simple desserts.

Lodging fits real life. Choose family suites or connecting rooms, hotels with lift access, quiet streets near parks, and breakfast included options. Beach hotels, canal side boutiques, city apartments, and vineyard stays give you the mix you want without complexity.

Land & See Portugal curates tours, restaurants, and stays that keep the pace relaxed and the planning simple. We help families find easy routes and authentic experiences from Lisbon to Porto so you can focus on unhurried days and shared moments.