Portugal caters for all levels of surfers, with beach breaks for beginners and intermediates, and reef breaks for experts. Ericeira is Europe’s first designated surfing reserve, and many of the waves in this area are more suited to competent surfers. The Algarve, however, with its sandy beaches and warmer waters, is an idyllic destination for the whole family to hit the waves. Book your family surfing holiday to Portugal and we’ll compile a personalised surfing guide to the region.

Being a destination where the sun shines year-round and the temperatures don’t dip much below 17C, even in mid-winter, much of Portugal’s playtime is based on outdoor life. When it’s scorching the kids will love splashing around at a water park or a boat trip to dolphins and marine life. Or, if you fancy a bit of culture hop on a tram and explore Lisbon. Book your family surfing holiday to Portugal and we’ll send you a regional guide to family fun.

Portuguese cuisine is fresh and unfussy. Fish, grilled meats and wood-fired pizzas are staple dishes, making it easy to find food that the kids will love. We like to start the day with a galão (milky coffee) and a pastel de nata (custard tart), and end the day with an ice-cold Sagres lager or Vinho Verde served with a traditional dish of bacalhau (salted cod) or grilled sardines. When you book a holiday with Family Surf Co. we’ll send you a personalised family eating out guide to the region where you’re staying.

With easy and quick access from the rest of Europe, it’s little wonder that Portugal is a popular family holiday destination. It’s 2.5-3 hours’ flight to Faro (The Algarve) or Lisbon (West Coast) from London, Bristol, Exeter or Cornwall (Faro only), with a short 1-1.5 hours transfer to the main surf areas of Sagres, Ericeira and Peniche. Book a surfing holiday with Family Surf Co. and we can help you organise flights, car hire and transfers to your destination.