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Holidays to Portugal
  
Information About the family holiday destination of Portugal
There is a hundred miles of sun-kissed coast line ranging from sweeping bays of golden sands to beaches dotted with dramatic rocks. Portugal is an ideal family summer holiday destination with holiday resorts to suit everyone stretching the length of the Algarve's stunning coastine.
Portugal's southern coastline is ideal for people looking to relax and unwind on the beautiful sandy beaches, beautiful cobbled streets, gypsy markets and cosy seafood restaurants. There are also numerous lively bars if you feel the need to spice your holiday up a little.
Portugal's Algarve is famous for it's golf courses which line the coast and once in resort it's easy to arrange a round of golf at one of the nearby golf clubs.
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Portugal Destinations
- Vilamoura >>
- Albufeira >>
- Praia da Rocha >>
- Alvor >>
- Praia da Luz >>
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Portugal Facts
Capital City: Lisbon
Population: 10,642,836
Summer Weather:
Average 22º Sunny
Time Diff: +1 - 2 hours
Currency: € Euro
Flight Time: 2hrs,45m |
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Algarve Excursions
Once on holiday in the Algarve you must take yourself out of the resort and discover the real Portugal. Here are a few ideas of places to visit and things to do whilst on your holidays in Portugal.
Seville
One of Europe's most beautiful cities. Tour the Alcazar Palace and the 15th Century cathedral
Quateira Market
Visit one of the Algarve's largest and liveliest gypsy markets.
Zoomarine
Definitely one for the kids! Take your family off for a day at the Zoo with a difference. Zoomarine has dolphins, sea lions, parrots and a theme park. You can also go for a swim if you wish so make sure you pack your swimming costumes. It is also possible to book a swim with the dolphins, be sure to book in advance as places are limited!
Jeep Safari
Fancy doing something a little more energetic after all that lazing in the sun? Well a Jeep Safari could be just what you are looking for. Discover rurqal Algarve with an "off the beaten track" 4 wheel drive jeep with driver. Your safari will take you through peaceful hills and valleys, across small rivers, experiencing local products along the way. There are a number of options to choose from on your Jeep safari so make sure you have a quick look at the web site.
Water Parks
There are some of the best water parks in Europe on the Algarve, make sure you visit at least one of them during your holiday.
The Algarve boasts five waterparks where children can spend the entire day enjoying huge waterslides, rapids, surf-pools and many other waterbased amusements. All the parks have restaurants, snack bars and are open daily from 10:00 to 19:00.
Slide & Splash - Estombar, 7km east of Portimao
Aqualand water park - Alcantarilha, 10km west of Albufeira
Wild Waters - Montechoro Park, near Albufeira
Atlantico - near Vilamoura
Aqualine - near Monte Gordo
Theme Parks
Go Karting at Almancil - A 760m race track that is designed to replicate the Brazilian Circuit of Jacarepagua. There are also various other rides and attractions at the karting track including a mechanical bull, trampolines and electric boats.
Lagos Zoo on the Algarve - A zoo that has over 250 animals that belong to more than 50 different species from all over the world. An educational farm, exotic plants and a whole host of activities on offer.
Krazyworld - Krazyworld is a real mixture of things to do, in a way there's something for everyone, a large swimming pool with sun beds set within nice gardens, two crazy golf courses, a reptile area, an animal petting area and even a large elephant and some great horses. There is even a fun fair area.
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