Line 4 · Beach

Lisbon & the Algarve with kids

Portugal

Best timeMay–Jun, Sep–Oct
Getting thereFly
Good forHistory & culture, Beach
DocumentsPassport needed

Tram 28 through Lisbon's hills, the Sintra palaces, pastéis de nata, then the sea caves and beaches of the Algarve.

One of the best-value trips in Western Europe, with short flights from the East Coast.

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What it costs

Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.

Where you stayEstimated total*
Budget (1★)$1,880
Mid-range (3★)$2,520
Luxury (5★)$4,470

*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.

Best time to go

  1. JanOff
  2. FebOff
  3. MarOff
  4. AprGood
  5. MayBest
  6. JunBest
  7. JulGood
  8. AugGood
  9. SepBest
  10. OctBest
  11. NovGood
  12. DecOff

Top attractions in Portugal

  1. Belém TowerRiverside fortress
  2. Jerónimos MonasteryManueline masterpiece
  3. São Jorge CastleHilltop views
  4. AlfamaOldest neighborhood
  5. Oceanário de LisboaOne of Europe's best aquariums
  6. Pena PalaceSintra
  7. Quinta da RegaleiraInitiation well
  8. Benagil CaveSea cave
  9. Ponta da PiedadeSea arches
  10. Praia da MarinhaCliff beach

Where to eat in Portugal

  1. Pastéis de Belém$Original custard tarts
  2. Time Out Market$Food hall
  3. Cervejaria Ramiro$$Seafood
  4. Manteigaria$Custard tarts
  5. Taberna da Rua das Flores$$Petiscos
  6. Casa Piriquita$Sintra pastries
  7. Ponto Final$$River views, Almada
  8. Bonjardim$Piri-piri chicken

Things to do

  1. Ride Tram 28Through the hills
  2. Boat to Benagil CaveFrom Portimão or Benagil
  3. Kayak the grottoesAlgarve coast
  4. Surf lessonSagres
  5. Elevador de Santa JustaIron lift
  6. Tuk-tuk tourLisbon hills
  7. Dolphin watchingLagos
  8. ZoomarineAlgarve marine park
  9. Day trip to CascaisBeach town
  10. Fado showAlfama

Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.

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