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Portugal

Portugal gives us 10 places spread evenly: 3 amusement parks, 3 historic sites, 2 zoos and aquariums, and 1 each of nature and museums.

3Destinations
6Family attractions
3Types of day out
Quick facts about Portugal
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
LanguagePortuguese
Time zoneWET (UTC)
PaymentCards almost everywhere
English spokenVery High (EF EPI #6)

1Top family destinations in Portugal

2Things to do in Portugal

Tours & tickets in Portugal

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Travel essentials for Portugal

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3Practical essentials

Dish to tryBacalhau a Gomes de Sá
CapitalLisbon
Plug typesEuroplug, Schuko
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number112
Calling code+351
Daylight9–15 hours of daylight
Population10,347,892

Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.

4Plan your trip to Portugal

Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetCards almost everywhere
Packing listPlugs: Europlug, Schuko
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 112
Useful infoCalling code +351

5Portugal with kids – highlights

Why families love Portugal

Outside Lisbon every place we cover has 1 entry, so the capital is the obvious base. We have no climate reading for the country yet, so we will not say which months work.

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Easy to travelCards almost everywhere · English: very
Food to tryBacalhau a Gomes de Sá
So much to see6 family attractions in 3 destinations
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget

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