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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.

An afternoon at Dino Parque, the largest open-air museum in the country
We went to visit Portugal's famous dinosaur park, Dino Parque, in Lourinhã. It was the perfect time for us, with Patrick, who is 3 years old and super excited about these animals!

Discovering Buddha Eden, the largest oriental garden in Europe
We tried to visit Buddha Eden on our way back from Figueira da Foz, but as we arrived late afternoon on a busy Sunday, we thought it best to leave it for

3 days in Figueira da Foz, Obidos, Buddha Eden and Lourinhã
We drove around central Portugal in August and got to know a little about Figueira da Foz, Óbidos and two unmissable attractions in the country.

A weekend at Herdade Lago Real
Our first trip with Ju was to a very complete hotel for children in the Mira region, in central Portugal. We visited Praia de Mira and then enjoyed everything the hotel had to offer!

Mata Pequena Village, a rustic village 1 hour from Cascais
We took a super quick trip from Cascais to the Saloia village Aldeia da Mata Pequena and we were able to stop in time with the tranquility of the place…

An afternoon in Tapada de Mafra
During the pandemic, we managed to take a quick trip to Tapada de Mafra and saw incredible animals up close in the open air in this enclosed forest. It was a delightful experience with my curious little one!

5 days in Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Vilamoura and Loulé
We spent New Year's Eve 2020 to 2021 in the Algarve and even with the cold, we really enjoyed Quinta do Lago and the surrounding area. The place is great!