Algarve? Make Your Family Vacation a Perfect One

Are you planning to take your entire family for a vacation? Have you ever considered going on family holidays to Algarve 2013? Algarve is a beautiful region at the southernmost part of mainland Portugal. It boasts of its warm sunny weather, golden shores, turquoise waters and its amazing landscapes as it is part of the Mediterranean. It is a very popular travel destinations due to these factors in addition to a high level of safety, various cuisine, world-class tourist facilities, and somewhat low costs. Tourism is what makes Algarve thrive. Year after year, about seven million guests tour Algarve. And that number is still increasing.

Algarve is a family-friendly tourist destination. That's because there are a lot of places and activities that families can definitely enjoy.

1. Pego de Inferno is a magnificent natural waterfall that feeds an olive green lake. In the past, it is a secret hideaway, but today, it has become a popular haunt for visitors thanks to the efforts of the locals to advertise their treasure. But why exactly was it kept a secret for so long? Well, it is situated at the bottom of a small valley, which means it can only be seen if one walks to it. Accessing the rolling trail may not be such an easy feat for children, but most kids are overly excited walking to it.

2. Ria Formosa Natural Park is a protected area that is surrounded by seven islands. In this park, you can walk around pine forests and tropical islands in very short distances. Pink flamingoes are even in abundance in the area. Beaches nestled inside the protected area are gems your children will surely love. Best of all, they can learn and appreciate the gift and beauty of nature in the park's environmental education center.

3. My family's favorite in Algarve is the Zoomarine. It is a large activity park that focuses on aquatic animals. A dolphin show is something that you definitely don't want to miss out on. The park also has other facilities such as education centers that feature ecological themes, a 4D cinema that features ecological issues, and a rehabilitation center for marine species. During hot days, kids can take a dip at a pool area or, for more fun, ride on an old-style carousel.

4. Waterparks are "native" to Algarve. That is not surprising at all, as Algarve is fronting the ocean. There are four waterparks that I recommend: Splash and Slide, Aqualand, Atlantic Park, and Aquashow. All are child-friendly, and they offer a plethora of rides, fun, and activities that will keep kids amused. Quad bikes are being offered at the parks, or your children can have a field day at the water slides or bounce their day away on the trampolines or beat the summer heat in the mini jacuzzis. The waterparks bring out the child in everyone who are there.

5. Algarve is well known for its beautiful beaches with fine, clean, pristine sand. You must not miss the beaches. Your family will surely love swimming in the cool water, make sand castles, or observe sea creatures scurry around. If you are more adventurous of if you want a beach for yourself, head out to more remote areas. There you can see magnificent cliffs and hidden coves, and you'll have the beach for yourself.

Book online now and bring your family to nirvana this summer.