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Activities for children: suggestions for families
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When the weather gets colder, outdoor play gives way to indoor play. But do autumn and winter really force the little ones to stay indoors? Guerin has some suggestions for activities for children that will make the whole family enjoy exploring in any season.
Rain or shine: activities for children not to be missed
Doesn’t the curiosity of little explorers' wane in winter? Guerin likes to give wheels to the dreams of the little ones and their families. That's why we offer the most suitable rented cars for their adventures, rain or shine.
To help you, we've come up with some activities for children that will allow them to create unique memories all year round. After all, Portugal is one of the countries in Europe that makes the most of its sunshine: in winter we get an average of six hours of sunshine. Do we really want to stay indoors?
Holidays in the snow: cold hands, but lots of warm smiles
With a landscape that offers us almost infinite possibilities from north to south, mainland Portugal has its winter ex-libris in the Serra da Estrela. Could we leave a snow vacation out of our plans? No.
Activities for children in Serra da Estrela
- Beginners' ski and snowboard lessons at the ski resort.
- Visit the Cheese Museum and taste the local delicacies.
- Visit the Toy Museum in Seia, with 4,500 exhibits.
- Visit the Bread Museum in Seia and make a bread sculpture.
- Visit the Miniature Car Museum in Gouveia.
- Visit the Wool Festival's urban art paintings in the streets of Snow City. Find out what to visit in Covilhã.
Children's Trails in Serra da Estrela
- Covão dos Conchos Funel Trail (8 km round trip);
- Poço do Inferno trail (2.5 km);
- Nossa Senhora da Boa Estrela (5 minutes from the Tower).
- Visit Pedra do Urso, in Seia.
Escape to milder weather without missing out on the fun
Among the best winter getaways is the Algarve region, where there's no shortage of activities for children. For a memorable experience, you can travel to Faro by plane and at the airport you'll find one of the Guerin stations.
Take advantage of the fact that our rental service relies on a 100% digital process and in just 9 minutes you'll have the key to your hire car in your hand. If you have any doubts about how to rent a car, find out all about it with us.
Activities for children in the Algarve
- Spend the day with farm animals at the Portimão Pedagogical Farm, where there are various workshops.
- At the Silves Pedagogical Farm, you can bake bread, tend the vegetable garden and have a picnic, as well as seeing the animals, of course.
- Lagos Adventure Park: lots of sporting activities.
- Visit the Discoveries Wax Museum in Lagos.
- Visit Lagos Zoo.
- Krazy World, with lots of animals and other activities for children.
- Live Science Centre in Tavira, Faro and Lagos.
Activities for Children with Dinosaurs
Lourinhã is home to one of the most popular parks for kids and adults alike. Dino Parque teaches you everything you need to know about dinosaurs, at any time of the year. Here you can see more than 200 dinosaur models and others in real scale.
Things to do near Dino Parque
- Interpretation Centre for the Battle of Vimeiro, with battlefield, uniforms, guided tours, walking routes and Battle Tours.
- Óbidos: visit the Medieval Village and let the kids explore the walls.
Portugal dos Pequenitos: let’s visit Coimbra!
What if we went round Portugal without leaving Coimbra? Visiting Portugal dos Pequenitos will always be one of the perfect activities for children to do at any time of year. Discover places to visit in the Central Portugal and, above all, in the Coimbra region.
Activities for Children in the Centre of Portugal
- Visit the Exploratório - Centro de Ciência Viva de Coimbra.
- Water Museum: open to the creativity of youngsters.
- Stroll through the Quinta das Lágrimas Garden.
- Picnic in the Mondego Green Park.
- Visit the Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra.
- Visit the ruins of Conímbriga.
- Have fun at the Figueira da Foz Adventure Park.
- Visit the Museum of Play in Vagos.
- Take a ride on the Moliceiro in Aveiro.
Activities for Children in Porto and the Northern Region
Porto and the North of Portugal have some of the best winter destinations, whether you're travelling with children or on a short getaway. From aquariums to adventure parks and castles, there's no shortage of options here to let the little ones’ dream.
What to do with children in Northern Portugal
- Visit Sea Life Porto.
- Discover the Castle of Santa Maria da Feira.
- Take one of the many nature trails in Gerês.
- Have a picnic on Ermal Island.
- Have fun at the Ribeira de Pena Adventure Park.
- Delight in The Chocolate Story Museum in Gaia.
- Buggy tour of Arcos de Valdevez.
- Discover the Santo Inácio Zoo in Vila Nova de Gaia.
- Visit the Castle of Chaves and cross the Poldras.
- Visit the Diverlanhoso Adventure Park in Póvoa de Lanhoso.
- A ceramics workshop in Barcelos.
Activities for children in Portugal: discovering with Guerin
Between mountain, city and even countryside destinations, Portugal has the best activities for children abroad. It doesn't matter if it's winter or summer.
Why not visit some of Portugal's historic villages, enroll in pottery workshops or paint tiles instead of leaving them at home? If the excuse is the family car, know that Guerin offers a diverse fleet of rented cars that will match any adventure in sight.
What is the best car for travelling with children?
Ensuring the comfort of all passengers is essential so that a good mood reigns throughout the journey. So, choose a car with:
- Space to stretch your arms and legs.
- Entertainment accessories such as USB ports and tablet holders.
- Comfortable seats with room for child seats.
- An ample boot for everything you need to carry.
Tips for travelling with children by car
- Prepare some entertainment options for the journey: toys, a children's playlist and even some stories.
- Make regular stops: kids need to stretch their legs, go to the toilet more often and breathe fresh air along the way.
- Prepare some snacks for the journey: apart from toilet stops, we know that hunger will be one of the youngsters' favourite topics. Don't forget the water.
- Take comfortable clothes: travelling is uncomfortable for children. Always opt to add comfortable clothes to make them feel more at ease.
Shall we complement the trip in the best way?
Winter calls for extra care when travelling, but with Guerin as your family travel partner, you'll be able to focus 100% on the children's activities you've been planning.
You can now rent your car from your smartphone or computer, in a 100% digital rental process that goes with you in the palm of your hand, from booking to delivery. 9 minutes is all you must spare to get the car ready to go.
When you book your car, add a child seat with all the comforts and so that you never lose your destination, you can also opt for our GPS system. And since travelling isn't always easy when the weather isn't the most pleasant, you can always add a dose of peace of mind to your getaway with Premium Road Assistance! Happy travelling.
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