Portugal is a fantastic family-friendly destination and full of beautiful hotels that offer everything you and your little ones could need. Not only does it offer a warm Mediterranean climate with bags of sunshine throughout the year, it’s also rich with golden beaches, charming villages and cultural heritage. The Portugese cuisine is delicious and it’s only a short hop on a flight to get there, making it the ideal family friendly destination.

See five of our favourite below:

Anantara Vilamoura Algarve, Portugal

Anantara Vilamoura Algarve was the brand’s debut property in Europe, having opened in 2017, bringing authentic luxury to southern Portugal’s Algarve coast. Excellent for families and golf enthusiasts, the tranquil resort sits amongst orange trees and undulating wetlands and incorporates four beautiful swimming pools (both children and adults-only), an Adventurers Kids Club, Teens’ club, tennis courts, and an array of local experiences including horse riding in the beautiful Formosa Natural Park, or along stretches of coastline. All of the resort’s 280 recently upgraded guest rooms are designed using the natural woods and fibres of the region creating a chic space to relax and unwind in, overlooking views of the gardens, swimming pools and prestigious fairways of the golf course. Just a 15-minute drive from Faro International Airport, Anantara Vilamoura Algarve is close to the ocean, marinas and beaches of the Algarve and offersone of Europe’s finest golf courses, the prestigious Victoria Golf Course where the Portugal Masters is held every year.

Wyndham Grand Algarve

This 5* resort is located in the heart of Quinta Do Lago, the Algarve’s southernmost point, which is just 20 minutes from Faro airport and welcomes more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Wyndham is home to a myriad of activities for the whole family to enjoy throughout the year, from picturesque cycling in the Ria Formosa National Park to thrilling water-sports on the golden sand beaches. In-resort, children are welcomed to fun-filled experiences at the Resort Kids Club, which is run by trained child-care experts. The club has a jam-packed schedule of thrilling daily activities to get children moving and to explore their interests, from gardening workshops to cinema trips. Quinta do Lago is home to seven world-glass golf courses and The Campus, an elite hub of sporting activities (including tennis, padel and swimming!) located just a short drive from Wyndham. Junior golfers may hone their skills at the renowned Paul McGinley Academy with private lessons or as part of a golf camp. After a day of excitement, guests can splash in both the outdoor and indoor pools of relax at the Grand Spa which also offers a My First Spa experience tailored for children ages 9 to 14. The luxurious suites at Wyndham are the largest in Quinta do Lago and include private outdoor terraces and exceptional five-star service, each suite is a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Belmond Reid’s Palace

Belmond Reid’s Palace is a renowned luxury hotel located in Funchal, the capital city of Madeira. Perched on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the hotel offers breathtaking panoramic views of the sea, Funchal Bay, and the lush surrounding landscapes. The hotel features a range of luxurious accommodations, including rooms, suites, and villas, each elegantly decorated and equipped with modern amenities. Many rooms offer private balconies or terraces with ocean views. Belmond Reid’s Palace is renowned for its extensive gardens, which cover over 10 acres of landscaped grounds. Guests can stroll through lush subtropical gardens, relax by the two swimming pools (including a heated seawater pool), or enjoy direct access to the sea via a private sunbathing deck and pebble beach. Belmond Reid’s Palace offers a supervised Children’s Club where younger guests can participate in activities and games and professional babysitting services.

Four Seasons Fairways, Quinta do Lago

Four Seasons Fairways is a luxury resort located in Quinta do Lago that’s been on the scene for more than thirty years, and is set in a residential estate in the Algarve region of Portugal. Offering a home away from home with it’s spacious and well-appointed villas with two or three bedrooms, living areas, fully equipped kitchens, and private outdoor spaces, including terraces and gardens. Four Seasons Fairways has multiple outdoor swimming pools, including separate pools for adults and children. The resort provides a supervised Kids Club where children can get involved in a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, sports and games. The perfect place to book if you don’t need hotel service but quite fancy ordering a coffee by the pool on occasion.

Pine Cliffs, Albufeira

The one where there’s something for everyone. Just half an hour from Faro International Airport and sitting atop the cliffs of the gloriously sandy Praia da Falésia in the Algarve, Pine Cliffs (a Luxury Collection Resort) boasts ample space for all the family to enjoy it’s luxury facilities, terracotta tiled two- and three-bedroom garden-level ‘Residence’ rooms, boast spacious interiors that extend out onto a neatly landscaped lawn area, within easy reaching distance of one of the eight pools. For the youngest, there is the Porto Pirata Kids Club, while up-to-teens can take part in a range of activities at Junior Club.

Octant Évora

Set in a UNESCO World Heritage, Octant Évora hotel sits on 11-hectares of pristine Portuguese landscape. With contemporary architecture, natural surroundings and unique interiors, the Octant Évora hotel is the artisan inspired escape your nature loving little ones will adore. Stargazing, hot air balloon rides, nature walks, food and wine tastings, breakfast on the hotel’s meadows at dawn, and learning more about farm life are just a handful of the experiences on offer at Évora. There are 56 rooms, including three family rooms with bunk beds and private outdoor areas housing swimming pools/ gardens, and five larger, exclusive use villas. Facilities include an outdoor area that comprises of five pools (two for families and three adults only); gym; spa with an indoor pool, sauna, two treatment rooms and Turkish bath; À TERRA restaurant; and an educational farm, vegetable garden, olive grove and orchard. There is also a dedicated kid’s area and educational farm tours and horse-riding for children and parents to enjoy together.