Sand castles the size of houses, and dolphins in the afternoon.
A whole day planned around the children: sand castles the size of houses in the morning and dolphins in the afternoon. The car takes you from one to the other and waits, so there are no bags to carry or parking spaces to hunt for. Entry fees are extra, and FIESA opens only in season. For families with children.
The day, stop by stop
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FIESA, festival de esculturas de areia
In Pêra, FIESA puts on a yearly exhibition of giant sculptures made only from sand and water by artists from several countries, around a theme that changes each edition. You stroll among castles, figures and scenes with remarkable detail, and the site is lit up after dark. It is seasonal, so check it is open on your travel dates. Admission is paid separately; late afternoon is the coolest and most pleasant time to visit.
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Photo: Zoomarine Zoomarine
In Guia, near Albufeira, Zoomarine is a marine park built for families, with dolphin, sea lion and bird presentations, aquariums, pools and water rides. It is easy to spend a whole day moving between shows and swims, and children usually leave tired and happy. Admission is paid separately. Check the presentation times as soon as you arrive to plan the day, and bring swimwear, a towel and sun cream.
The essentials
- Duration
- 5–6 h · Day (sand festival in season)
- Pick-up
- At your hotel. The final price depends on where you are staying; we confirm it when you tell us.
- Included
- The car and the driver, only for your group, tolls and water.
- Not included
- Entrance tickets and meals.
- Who it is for
- Families with children.