{"id":47901,"date":"2026-03-26T11:13:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T11:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/?p=47901"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:13:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T11:13:13","slug":"best-areas-in-the-algarve-for-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/best-areas-in-the-algarve-for-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun in the sun: 6 stunning Algarve bases for your family trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"component text-block rich-text  padS padBottom\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying to plan your Portuguese getaway? Take a look at our list of the best areas in the Algarve for families.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019d like to set up camp in one key area or check out a few, we\u2019ve got your back. And if you\u2019re planning on exploring with the kids, don\u2019t forget to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/aerclub\/collecting-avios\/car-hire\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book car hire<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your flights to Faro. Or opt for public transport and get around the region by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cp.pt\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">train <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alsa.com\/en\/internacional\/portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"component text-block rich-text  padS padBottom\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tavira: nature lovers\u2019 retreat<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-48353 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tavira-Portugal-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1060\" height=\"707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tavira-Portugal-.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tavira-Portugal--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tavira-Portugal--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tavira-Portugal--768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px\" \/>Tavira, Portugal<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tavira is a hidden gem that straddles the Gil\u00e3o River and skims the Ria Formosa Natural Park, so of course it\u2019s one of the best areas in the Algarve for families who love nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ria Formosa Natural Park has been voted one of Portugal\u2019s seven natural wonders, with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/birdingplaces.eu\/en\/birdingplaces\/portugal\/tavira-saltpans-in-nature-reserve-ria-formosa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salt pans <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that attract incredible wildlife, including flamingos! Plus there\u2019s an easy walking trail from the city, making it ideal for kids too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond Ria Formosa, there are long sandy beaches. Getting there is half the fun, with beaches like Praia de Tavira accessible by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.silnido.com\/copia-tavira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ferry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and others like Paria do Barril accessible by a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/trenopedia.com\/tourist-train-to-praia-do-barril\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seasonal tourist train<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or on foot over a bridge. Side note: Paria do Barril is also home to hundreds of rusting anchors embedded in sandbanks, a striking memorial to the area\u2019s traditional fishing industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The medieval city itself is also ripe for exploring. Walk uphill to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taviraportugaltourism.com\/guide\/castle.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Castelo de Tavira<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fortress for commanding vistas of the city. For beautiful views from a different angle, stroll over the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/portugal\/the-algarve\/tavira\/attractions\/ponte-romana\/a\/poi-sig\/475196\/360376\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roman Bridge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and walk in the footsteps of the city\u2019s earlier inhabitants.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"component text-block rich-text  padS padBottom\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Albufeira: action-packed for all ages<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bustling Albufeira always has lots going on, making it one of the best areas in the Algarve for families. Heading out on a boat for a bit of exploration is always a good idea \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dreamwavealgarve.com\/activities\/dolphin-watching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dolphin watching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a particularly fun option!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if your kids would rather do some exploring on dry land, children between four and 10 will love doing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/albufeiraridingcentre.com\/rides\/30-minutes-trek\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pony trek<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Or simply hop on this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/turistrem.com\/index_en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cute road train<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and see the sights of the city as you whizz by.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its connections are another reason why it\u2019s such a great Algarve base for families. For example, if you fancy heading to a waterpark, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoomarine.pt\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoomarine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slidesplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Splash &amp; Slide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqualand.pt\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aqualand<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aquashowpark.com\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aquashow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are all close. Depending on where you go and if you travel by public transport, taxi or car, you\u2019ll be splashing away in 15 to 60 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"component text-block rich-text  padS padBottom\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lagos: beach days with young families<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45147 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gem1-e1736785239166-1024x531.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gem1-e1736785239166-1024x531.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gem1-e1736785239166-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gem1-e1736785239166-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gem1-e1736785239166-1536x797.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gem1-e1736785239166.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Albufeira Beach, Portugal<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though Lagos boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve, it\u2019s also a little quieter than some of the other areas. That makes it perfect for young families visiting the Algarve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Praia da Dona Ana is lauded as one of the most stunning beaches in the region and it\u2019s just a stone\u2019s throw away from Lagos. Sea stacks frame the views and there are plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas for hire here too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the longest beaches in the Algarve, Meia Praia stretches over 4km. Thanks to natural rock formations, the waters here are shallow and usually fairly calm so it\u2019s ideal for smaller swimmers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For something a little more self-containted, try Praia de Batata right next to the old town. Take a dip in the Atlantic Ocean in this gorgeous, sheltered spot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then have a mini adventure as you make your way through a tunnel carved in the rocks to Praia dos Estudantes, where a Roman-style bridge built between two rocks dominates the views.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"component text-block rich-text  padS padBottom\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sagres: soak up history and learn to surf<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering where to stay in the Algarve with a family of diverse interests? Sagres ticks a lot of boxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s got huge historical significance, linked with the Portuguese Age of Discovery where 15th century shipbuilding, navigation and cartography skills were honed. Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museusemonumentos.pt\/en\/museus-e-monumentos\/sagres-fortress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sagres Fortress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find out how this town left its mark on the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus if your kids have a thirst for watersports, head to the area\u2019s west-facing beaches for some of the best surfing in the region. You\u2019ll find plenty of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sagressunstay.com\/surf-school-type\/children-lessons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">schools <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offering lessons for children aged six and over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And there are also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.komoot.com\/guide\/3591993\/easy-hikes-around-sagres\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fabulous walks suitable for children<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in and around Sagres if you want to soak up some dramatic cliff views.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"component text-block rich-text  padS padBottom\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vilamoura: luxury resorts with epic kids clubs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only 30 minutes away from Faro airport, Vilamoura is in the heart of the Algarve. If you\u2019re looking for a little luxury, this is the place to go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are lots of big name five star resorts here with kids clubs, so you can check out the spa or simply relax poolside while your little ones play to their hearts content. Take a look at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/crowne-plaza-vilamoura.en-gb.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crowne Plaza Vilamoura<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/hilton-vilamoura.en-gb.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hilton Vilamoura<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also find plenty of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en-gb.html?label=web-book-hotels&amp;sid=903055aea7a57a3c62893afc39fe9848&amp;aid=1191850&amp;sb_lp=1&amp;src=index&amp;error_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Findex.en-gb.html%3Faid%3D1191850%26label%3Dweb-book-hotels%26sid%3D903055aea7a57a3c62893afc39fe9848%26sb_price_type%3Dtotal%26&amp;ss=Vilamoura%2C+Algarve%2C+Portugal&amp;is_ski_area=0&amp;checkin_year=&amp;checkin_month=&amp;checkout_year=&amp;checkout_month=&amp;flex_window=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;b_h4u_keep_filters=&amp;from_sf=1&amp;ss_raw=Vilamoura&amp;ac_position=0&amp;ac_langcode=en&amp;ac_click_type=b&amp;dest_id=900039091&amp;dest_type=city&amp;place_id_lat=37.0813&amp;place_id_lon=-8.11083&amp;search_pageview_id=8fa552d10d2f00ef&amp;search_selected=true&amp;sr_sfu=1&amp;nflt=ht_id%3D201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">great self-catering options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are a little more cost-effective than the luxury resorts, but mean you can still take advantage of the area\u2019s upscale restaurants after a day of exploring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-48356 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vilamoura-Portugal-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1060\" height=\"707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vilamoura-Portugal-.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vilamoura-Portugal--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vilamoura-Portugal--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vilamoura-Portugal--768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px\" \/>Vilamoura, Portugal<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"component text-block rich-text  padS padBottom\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara: fishing village with a local flair\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beachside town of Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara hugs the coast and is one of the best areas in the Algarve for families who totally want to switch off and enjoy authentic Portuguese experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s one of the last places in the area where fishermen still launch boats from the beach, making it an ideal place to sample the freshest seafood available. For more foodie treats, kids will love taking trips to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jf-armacaodepera.com\/index.php\/en\/services\/market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">town\u2019s market<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to stock up on supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This town is all about the beaches, with wide and sandy stretches just steps away from the town itself. If you want a holiday full of oceanfront dining and relaxed beach days, this is the place for you. And if you choose <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en-gb.html?label=gen173nr-10CAsouwFCEGhpbHRvbi12aWxhbW91cmFICVgEaGmIAQGYATO4ARnIAQzYAQPoAQH4AQGIAgGoAgG4AtWx7soGwAIB0gIkOTkyM2YwYWItMTcxOS00ZmIwLWExOWUtMTM5MDAzMzRlYjg32AIB4AIB&amp;aid=304142&amp;ss=Armacao+de+pera&amp;ssne=Vilamoura&amp;ssne_untouched=Vilamoura&amp;highlighted_hotels=39874&amp;lang=en-gb&amp;src=hotel&amp;dest_id=-2158624&amp;dest_type=city&amp;ac_position=0&amp;ac_click_type=b&amp;ac_langcode=xu&amp;ac_suggestion_list_length=5&amp;search_selected=true&amp;search_pageview_id=6fad4ceae83f04b9&amp;group_adults=2&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_children=0&amp;nflt=distance_to_poi%3DLANDMARK-16523-37.0997886657715--8.35592460632324-1000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accommodation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wisely and you could be in the sea in minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"component feature simple  padS padBottom  \">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-10 offset-lg-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/en-ie\/flights-from-dublin-to-faro\"  aria-label=\"Fly direct from Dublin and Cork\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1463456466.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"full\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Your family&#8217;s Algarve adventure starts today<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__content__link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Fly direct from Dublin and Cork<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"20\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M1.5 9.22581L18.5 9.22581M18.5 9.22581L9.17742 1M18.5 9.22581L9.17742 18\" stroke=\"#B4DE59\" stroke-width=\"1.32824\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Balance relaxation and fun with the perfect Portuguese escape for you and your little ones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":48352,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2274,1469,2271],"class_list":["post-47901","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beach","category-destinations","category-family"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>6 Best Areas In The Algarve For Families: Plan Your Trip - Aer Lingus Hub<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Plan the perfect Portuguese adventure for your little ones. 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