Family-Friendly Attractions In Portugal

Belém Tower

Landmark medieval fortified tower on tiny river island with rooftop terrace offering estuary views.

Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal

Oceanário de Lisboa

Modern, waterside aquarium with ocean habitats for sharks, rays, penguins & tropical fish.

Esplanada Dom Carlos I s/nº, 1990-005 Lisboa, Portugal

Castelo de São Jorge

11th-century, hilltop Moorish castle & royal residence with palace ruins & archaeological museum.

R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisboa, Portugal

Luís I Bridge

Arched bridge carrying low-level road & a high-level metro line between Porto & Vila Nove de Gaia.

Ponte Luís I, Porto, Portugal

Cape Roca

Viewpoint looking out to sea, part of a national park, with a lighthouse housing a tourism office.

Estrada do Cabo da Roca s/n, 2705-001 Colares, Portugal

Quinta da Regaleira

Early 20th century-built palace & gardens with underground passages, a chapel & museum, plus events.

R. Barbosa du Bocage 5, 2710-567 Sintra, Portugal

Santa Justa Lift

Cast-iron elevator with filigree details, built in 1902 to connect lower streets with Carmo Square.

R. de Santa Justa, 1150-060 Lisboa, Portugal

Parque Natural da Arrábida

Coastal natural park with chalk cliffs, caves with bats, a mountain range, forts & a 1500s convent. · Dogs allowed

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Parque Nacional Peneda-Gerês

Mountainous nature reserve with wolves & prehistoric remains, plus campsites & walking trails. · Dogs allowed

Terras de Bouro, Portugal

Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

Dramatic coastal scenery with cliffs, beaches & abundant fauna including raptors & sea otters. · Dogs allowed

Rua Serpa Pinto, 32, 7630-174 Odemira, Portugal

Portugal dos Pequenitos

Theme park with miniature global village & costume museum, plus exhibition of Barbie dolls.

Largo Rossio de Santa Clara, 3040-256 Coimbra, Portugal

Convent of Christ

Ornately sculpted, Manueline style, hilltop Roman Catholic convent with medieval cloisters.

JH3J+99 Igreja do Castelo Templário, Estr. do Convento 8, 2300-000 Tomar, Portugal

Mira de Aire Cave

Limestone caves with stalactites, stalagmites, waterfall & underground lake, plus summer water park.

Av. Dr. Luciano Justo Ramos 470, 2485-050 Mira de Aire, Portugal

Almourol Castle

Tours of the island-bound remains of a Medieval castle on the site of an ancient fortress.

Praia do Ribatejo, Portugal

Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiros

Large geologically rich protected area open to the public, with caves, signed trails & waterfalls. · Dogs allowed

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Barquinha Parque

· Dogs allowed

2260-445 Vila Nova da Barquinha, Portugal

Perlim

Alameda Roberto Vaz de Oliveira, 4520-141 Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal

Castle of Ourem

Medieval hilltop castle in a small village known for its panoramic views of Ourém.

2490-481 Ourém, Portugal

Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Offering a range of landscapes, this park features boat & kayak tours, birdwatching & beach combing. · Dogs allowed

8700-225 Faro, Portugal

Park "Mouchão"

· Dogs allowed

Rua Parque, 2300-586 Tomar, Portugal

Sensory Ecopark of Pia do Urso

· Dogs allowed

R. da Pia do Urso 19, 2495-031, Portugal

National Railway Museum

R. Ferreira de Mesquita 1-A, 2330-152 Entroncamento, Portugal

Frigate Dom Fernando II e Glória

Av. Aliança Povo M.F.A, 2800-253 Almada, Portugal

Castle Torres Novas

2350-758 Torres Novas, Portugal

Borboletário tropical

Estrada Municipal 592, 2250-382, Portugal

Environmental Park of Santa Margarida

Estr. do Depósito 1, 2250-382, Portugal

Passadiço de Alamal / Ponte de Belver

Gavião, Portugal

Castle of Amieira do Tejo

Amieira do Tejo, Portugal

Monumento Natural das Pegadas de Dinossáurios - Ourém / Torres Novas

Estr. de Fátima, 2490-216 Ourém, Portugal

Água Formosa (Aldeias do Xisto)

Vila de Rei, Portugal

Jardim Horto de Camões

R. Grande 1, 2250-020 Constância, Portugal

Boquilobo Bog Natural Reserve

R. do Carrapital 12, 2150-159 Golegã, Portugal

Oliveira do Mouchão

Mouriscas, Portugal

Miradouro Montargil

R. Luís de Camões 1B 7425, Montargil, Portugal

Levada de Tomar

Nabão River, Portogallo, Portugal

Fluvial beach of Zaboeira

Albufeira da Barragem do de Bode, Castelo, Portugal

Jardim do Castelo

R. São Pedro 30, 2200-242 Abrantes, Portugal

Lugar dos Afetos

R. da Harmonia, 3800-800 Eixo, Portugal

Trilho dos Olhos de Água do Alviela

Louriceira, Portugal

Aquapolis - Parque Ribeirinho - Margem Norte

· Dogs allowed

Esplanada das Docas, Abrantes, Portugal

Praia Fluvial do Sobreirinho

Caminho do Rio, 2305-020 Pedreira, Portugal

Miradouro do Cristo Rei - Matagosa

Carvalhal, Portugal

Miradouro da Serra de Sicó

Unnamed Road, Portugal

Flor da Rosa

7430-211 Flor da Rosa, Portugal

ParTee Family Park - Vale do Lobo

Av. do Mar 23, 8135-864, Portugal

Tower of San Roque

R. de São Roque, Avis, Portugal

Casa da Água

Carregueiros, Portugal

Porto de Portimão / E Mole Head

Ferragudo, Portugal

Fonte de Dom João

R. Dom João I 2300, Portugal

Monumento ao sagrado coração de Jesus

J8JG+GQ, 2495-401 Fátima, Portugal