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The Algarve with kids
Golden coves, easy flights and no time difference.
BeachesPools and resortsNature
Which ages it suits
What children love
- Zoomarine
- Slide and Splash water park
- Boat trip to the Benagil caves
- Rock pools at low tide
Worth knowing
- The Atlantic is chilly and some beaches have big waves, so pick sheltered coves for little ones.
What a week in the Algarve costs a family
For two adults and two children aged 4 and 8, expect roughly £760 for return flights, £1,176 for a family room or apartment and £945 to spend in May, one of the best months to go. That's about £2,881 in all. The cheapest month is January, at about £1,969.
| Month | Season | Family of four, 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| January | Cheap | £1,969 |
| February | Cheap | £1,969 |
| March | Normal | £2,425 |
| April | Busy | £2,881 |
| MayBest | Busy | £2,881 |
| JuneBest | Peak | £3,486 |
| July | Peak | £3,486 |
| August | Peakschool hols | £3,706 |
| SeptemberBest | Busy | £2,881 |
| OctoberBest | Busy | £2,881 |
| November | Cheap | £1,969 |
| December | Normal | £2,425 |
Return flights from London. Short-haul airlines usually charge children the adult fare. A mid-range family room or apartment, plus food, local transport and days out. Prices go up in UK school holidays; August is counted as school holidays here. These are rough guides, not quotes. Plan your own holiday to see costs for your party, dates and holiday style, and add real prices as you find them.
When to go
The best months for the Algarve are May, June, September and October. It's cheapest in January, February and November. June, July and August are peak season, when prices are highest.
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