The Algarve is a perfect destination for families with children of all ages! Long sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, lots of nature and family-friendly hotels and accommodations invite families from all over the world to spend a great time here!
We know that kids are already happy if they can play at the beach all day long and make new friends. However, to make sure your holidays in the Algarve really become unforgettable, we have found the best activities to do with children in the Algarve! From surfing to fishing to fun boat tours, the Algarve has a lot to offer for families with young children!
Sure, there are water parks like the Slide and Splash that are quite a lot of fun. But if your kids love being out at sea, there are many boat tours in the Algarve that are specially designed for your children to have a great time onboard! For those of you staying looking for a special experience, here are some great family activities s where your kids can really have a super fun time.
There are private and shared options for boat tours with children in Lagos. If you prefer to spend some real quality time during your family holidays, we have a unique private family cruise in Lagos. Onboard of the stylish yacht, the parents can relax in the sun while the kids have a lot of fun playing on deck and diving in the crystal-clear waters. You even have the option to add some fun watersports like wakeboard, banana or SUP.
For the families who prefer a shared tour where the kids can make new friends, we have a fun family boat trip in Lagos. The big and stable catamaran is perfect for kids of all ages, as they can play on the deck and meet other kids to play with. Parents can enjoy a drink at the bar and relax in the sun. During this cruise in Lagos, you can enjoy the view over the rock formations while the children have the best time onboard!
Now, while boat tours are always fun, we also have some more exciting great activities to do with children in the Algarve! One of them is an unforgettable kids surf lesson in the Algarve! This surf school is specialised in taking kids out to ride some fun and easy waves around the beaches of Lagos. This surf lesson is one of the best activities with children in the Algarve because they can learn a fun new sport in a safe and fun environment!
Around the area of Albufeira, we have another fun boat trip on a real pirate ship! The Captain hook cruise in Albufeira is tailored for families with kids, and a whole lot of kids entertainment is included. As the name already gives away, the theme of this boat trip is Pirates! The children can play on the deck and feel like real explorers, while your parents can enjoy the cruise along the Algarve coastline!
Another one of the best activities to do with children in the Algarve is our family fishing trip from Alvor. This fishing trip is specially made for families so that even the youngest can catch some fish! The safe and stable fishing boat is suitable for all ages, and all the equipment for the entire family is included. If someone from your family doesn’t want to fish, they can join anyway and support the rest of the family!
For those of you staying around either Armação de Pera or Vilamoura, there is the option to ride on a banana! This fun experience is always great to do with kids! You can even make a competition to see who can stay on the banana the longest! Riding a banana is one of the best ways to spice up your beach day in the Algarve!
There are also some other fun watersports to do in the Algarve, like the Aquatwister in Vilamoura, as well as the Crazy Sofa, Crazy Cookie or even the Aqua twister in Armação de Pêra! Lots to choose from, or maybe you can even do all of these activities during your holidays? Your kids sure will love it!
If you have kids who love animals, you should also think about joining one of the dolphin watching tours in the Algarve. There are many options, and most of them are done on board of fast and stable RIB Boats. These boats are not suitable for very young children, but if your kids are 4 years or older, this will be the highlight of their time in the Algarve! There are dolphin watching tours from all destinations in the Algarve.
For those families with younger kids, there are some great alternatives to the dolphin watching tours on RIB Boats. For example, we have a dolphin tour on board of a glass-bottom boat from Albufeira. This is a great experience for kids, as they can even admire the underwater world from board additionally to observing wild dolphins! The dolphin watching tour on the Dreamer, a bigger and more stable boat, is also a great alternative for families with younger children!
There are many great things to do in the Algarve, but these were the best activities to do with children in the Algarve! You see, there are lots to choose from to make sure your holidays will be unforgettable for the entire family, no matter what age your kids are! And we’re sure they will love it so much, you will be coming back very soon to try some more fun activities in the Algarve!
