At the airport, a driver will be waiting to transfer you to your accommodation.

Guests will check-in at a central reception area before being transferred to the Duna Park Hotel, approximately 5 minutes away. Check-in starts from 4 pm but you can opt for early check-in at an extra cost (subject to availability). If your flight means you arrive later than 8 pm, you will check-in at the H.S Milfontes Hotel before you’re transferred to your apartment at Duna Parque.

Breakfast is served each morning at the H.S Milfontes Hotel, a short 10-minute walk away. For your morning activities, you can decide as a group whether you would like to be picked up from the H.S Milfontes Hotel following breakfast, or whether you would like to walk back to Duna Parque Hotel to be picked up from there. 

This small coastal town enjoys easy access to the beautiful white sandy beaches and is also home to some excellent local restaurants, making it an ideal base for a family break. If you have an earlier flight, the children will likely be keen to head straight to the beach and enjoy the sun!

Tonight you will be given details of what you will need for your first activity tomorrow and an overview of the week’s activities before having time to relax into your holiday.

Included Meals:  None

Today’s activity has been designed to help you explore your local surroundings and to allow the children to make friends as you begin your first adventure together. The exploration starts with an exciting way to get out onto the water – canoeing!

You will be equipped with all you need before setting off at a paddle enjoying the lovely scenery as you head along the Mira River in two-person canoes. This is said to be one of the beautiful rivers in Europe.

Following your canoe trip, there will be a picnic lunch (the spot for the lunch will be decided on the day), following which there will be the opportunity for some archery before paddling back to the harbour in your canoes.

The whole group will enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant this evening.

Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This region is famed for its surf and whilst there are larger breaks for the more advanced, the beaches we use are ideal for families with varied abilities as well as being perfect for beginners too.

Today’s start time will be dictated by the tides to give you the best waves possible. Your lesson will last around 2 – 3 hours and our expert instructors will make sure that everyone will have tried to stand on the surfboard by the end of the session and the whole group has a great time learning to try and ride the waves. When taking a break from surfing you can enjoy the beautiful views from a relaxing spot on the clear sandy beaches (perfect too for watching others in the group trying to tackle the waves!).

Included Meals:  Breakfast

Now you’ve mastered the art of surfing, you will try a slightly different technique today as you head out onto the Mira River for some stand-up paddle boarding. 

Stand-up paddling originated in Hawaii and Polynesia and it has been practiced for many thousands of years. Ancient cultures from Africa to South America used to stand on their canoes and glide through the water.

‘Supping’ has become really popular in coastal areas around the world in the last 5 years and it is becoming exceedingly popular with our families too. SUP boards are larger than surfboards and more stable, but you should still be prepared for a wobbly start and a lesson in how to engage your core from your guide.

Kids tend to pick this up much more quickly than parents and you’ll all hopefully progress from kneeling on the board to standing and propelling yourselves forward with your long paddles. For added fun, you will have the option to use large versions of the boards which can fit up to 10 people, meaning that this activity can be a hilarious team exercise too. 

The lesson will last for around two hours in total, and there will be some individual boards available should anyone wish to try this alone as well. The afternoon is free for you to stroll around Milfontes or relax on the beach – the choice is yours.

Included Meals:  Breakfast

Many families choose to simply relax on the beach or around the pool today. Alternatively, surfing and canoeing are also available for those feeling a little more active (bookable and payable locally).

Included Meals:  Breakfast

Spending time on the water and at the beach is always a highlight of our families time in Milfontes.

Today, you will enjoy a second session of surfing to practice your newfound skills earlier in the week (the starting time today will depend on local conditions). Your expert local guides will be on hand to offer further guidance and tuition helping everyone to complete their activity week feeling proud of their gnarly new hobby! You will be out for around 2 hours in total.

Included Meals:  Breakfast

Some families may want to consider extending their time here for another week. If this is something you are interested in please speak to our Travel Experts for further details.

Included Meals:  Breakfast