Family Holidays in Portugal

This family-friendly resort overlooks Martinhal Beach and is set within a protected natural park, with a five-star hotel and a selection of luxury family villas; the resort has a luxurious village-style feel to it and offers exceptional facilities.

The whole family can enjoy activities from football, table tennis and archery to films, spa pampering and exploring the surrounding parkland, or go to Club 98 to enjoy sports facilities on offer.

The Village Square is the heart of the resort, where you can enjoy pizza or pasta while keeping an eye on the kids in the adjacent playground. 

Each of the rooms has partial or complete sea views. Beach Rooms are in groups of four close to the golden beach; Terrace Rooms are in the main building surrounded by gardens and have a lawn area and sea views. The fantastic Suites have airy living spaces and can interconnect with Beach Rooms – perfect for families with older children. The One Bedroom Garden Houses are semi-detached villas with a fully equipped kitchen and open-plan living area.

Best for: Beaches, families, activities, Spa and Wellness

A Luxury Collection Resort, Pine Cliffs, is one of the leading and award-winning Luxury and Family Resorts in Europe, enjoying a spectacular, prime seafront location on the amazing coastline of the Algarve.

With extensive leisure facilities from golf, tennis, and water sports to culinary diversity, is reflected in the range of international and local cuisines, or Porto Pirata, the children's village for younger guests, to the beauty salon, health club, shops and boutiques for holidaying adults. There is something for everyone in this award-winning destination.

Best for: Beaches, families, activities, Weddings, Spa and Wellness

The resort, built in a Moorish style, is set in landscaped gardens and bordered by two white sandy coves. There are several pools, lakes and gardens to relax, and you can walk down to a secluded golden-sand beach where you have access to sun loungers or catch the shuttle to nearby Armação Beach Club to enjoy the watersports.

Children have three pools which they can play in; adults can relax on the Residences’ dedicated clifftop sun terrace, by the adults-only infinity pool or in two other wonderful pools.

There is a choice of ten restaurants with locally sourced food, including a two-Michelin-starred restaurant with a sea view. The restaurant Bela Vita has a lovely garden terrace, while Adega is a typical Portuguese restaurant that serves amazing dishes. For fine dining, go to Aladin Grill, Atlântico and Japanese restaurant Mizu-Teppanyaki. If you’re with children then Whale is ideal. 

Rooms are either in the main building, family-friendly Oasis Parc, or adults-only Residence area. Oasis Family Garden View Suites are on the ground and first floors with an open-plan living and sleeping area plus a separate bedroom and terrace. Oasis Rooftop Suites have a rooftop terrace with day beds and a rain shower – perfect for couples wanting extra privacy. Deluxe Garden View Rooms are in the main building, while the spacious Oasis Premium Garden View Suites have an open living/sleeping area.

Best for: Beaches, families, activities, Spa and Wellness

This sophisticated west-coast hotel is an excellent option if you’re looking to explore more of Madeira than just its capital, Funchal. After a scenic airport transfer with views over the Atlantic Ocean, you’ll reach the small port town of Calheta, where the hotel sits against a rocky mountain backdrop. 

The hotel has an amazing range of facilities and dining options; indulge in a detoxifying scrub or hot stone massage at the beautiful Saccharum Spa before choosing from one of its three restaurants and four bars. The eighth floor has the airy Fly Lounge Bar as well as a rooftop infinity pool.

Best for: Families, Honeymoon, Spa and Wellness