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1 day in Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal
Our 1-day itinerary for a trip to Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal, in August 2022 with the family. We visited the Castle, the Palace of the Dukes, the Chapel of São Miguel, the church, and had lunch in the square…it was great…
Our 1-day itinerary in Braga
We spent a day exploring Braga and the famous Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, which is located nearby, and we loved the third largest Portuguese city. We ate really well, were treated very well wherever we went and I even met a friend I hadn't seen in a long time. It was great!
An afternoon in Leiria
We stopped in Leiria for a quick tour of its famous castle and quiet streets and then continued on to the North of Portugal. What views!
9 days through the Center and North of Portugal
9-day road trip from Cascais to explore the North and Center of Portugal with 2 children aged 1 and 4 in August 2022.
Stopping in Nazaré on the way to Cascais
We left Águeda and on the way to Cascais, we stopped for lunch in Nazaré to celebrate my husband's birthday. We enjoyed the beach and the view of the city for a while and then got back on the road to end another family trip.
Getting to know Águeda and the famous Bairrada style suckling pig
On the way between the Douro and our home in Cascais, we stopped in Águeda to see the famous colorful umbrellas on its streets and tried Leitão da Bairrada, a delicacy recognized nationally and internationally.
Getting to know Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo in 1 day
Our 1-day itinerary in Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo in the middle of summer with the kids and mother-in-law.
1 day between Aveiro and Barcelos
Our itinerary between Aveiro and Barcelos, passing by 2 famous Portuguese attractions, the Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria de Válega and the Capela do Senhor da Pedra. Afterwards we visited Barcelos at a leisurely pace and continued on to our farm.
1 day in Costa Nova and Aveiro
Our 1-day itinerary exploring Aveiro and Costa Nova, in the North of Portugal, in August 2022 with the family,
4 days in Stockholm with kids
Our 4-day itinerary in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, with our 1 and 4-year-old children. We went in June 2022, had some really nice days there and that's why we came back enchanted with the city!
6 days in Madeira Island with children
We visited the main attractions of Madeira Island with the kids and also enjoyed the all-inclusive hotel. What a special place!
50+ attractions for children in Portugal and Spain
In this post I have put together a summary of all the interesting attractions for children that I have seen advertised on websites and magazines in Portugal and Spain. We want to know them all and tell you all about them here on the blog.
4 days in Porto, Douro and Aveiro
In October 2021, we visited the second most important city in Portugal, Porto, and we loved everything, despite the weather not being very cooperative. We also included Aveiro and a stop in the Douro to rest, ending this itinerary with my husband, children and brother on a high note.
Day trip to Vila Nova de Barquinha and Tancos
We took a super quick trip to Vila Nova de Barquinha to apply for Júlia's Portuguese passport and we loved the region.
Getting to know the Burros do Magoito educational farm
We booked a last-minute trip to the Burros do Magoito educational farm in Sintra and had fun feeding the animals and riding on the donkeys and ponies.
Visiting the Oceanarium in Lisbon
We spent a wonderful afternoon in August 2021 at the Lisbon Oceanarium with my father and some friends. I told you all about the trip and included many beautiful photos too. Come and see!
A day at the Lisbon Zoo
We spent a day with friends at Lisbon Zoo in August 2021, and although it was a sad place with animals trapped inside, Paddy loved having some contact with them. Things we don't do for our children...
4 days in Ferragudo, Carvoeiro, Alvor and Portimão
We spent 9 days in the Algarve in August 2021 and 4 of them were in the region of Ferragudo, Carvoeiro, Alvor and Portimão. We rented an apartment and from there we set off by car to see the different beaches and cities with the kids.
4 days at Vale do Lobo Resort, a luxury condominium in the Algarve
We spent 4 days in Vale do Lobo and despite it being summer and being busy, we were able to have peace and enjoy the beach and pool with the little ones.
9 days in the Vale do Lobo and Ferragudo regions, in the Algarve
We spent 9 days in August 2021 in the Algarve, half of the time in Vale do Lobo and the other half in Ferragudo and surroundings.
