A summer break Portugal - babymooning back to my roots
By Dani Maia
With Brazil being a former Portuguese colony, I've been longing to tick off Portugal from my holiday destination bucket list for some time now. Plus, now that Liam is getting to an age where he's talking more and learning how to speak Portuguese, this trip couldn't have come at a better time!
We arrived in the capital of Lisbon and spent two nights exploring the city and trying some of the traditional delicacies. I felt at home right away, chatting with the locals in my native language, and there were lots of Brazilians around. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast at @zenitcafe, then head out on a tour via tuk-tuk for an hour, visiting the tallest points of the city to get amazing bird's-eye views. For those who are considering a visit to Lisbon with little ones, be warned - it is not flat! The city has a lot of hills and cobble stone streets, so it's not the easiest place to get around with a toddler (and stroller).
After a short time in Lisbon, we ventured to the south, which we were really looking forward to; some chill time in a beautiful resort by the Algarve Region. We chose @vilalarathalassaresort and what a stunning place it was, located at Praia das Gaivotas.
We spent most of our days at the beach, which was just perfect for our 'baby moon'. The weather was lovely with most of the days reaching around 25 degrees celsius, however the water was freezing cold - too cold for me to go swimming!
We really enjoyed spending quality time here as a family and Liam enjoyed collecting seashells. Martin and I was very pleased with the authentic local cuisine, especially the garlic prawns 'gambas' style, bacalhau and leite de nata. We both have a soft spot for fresh seafood and yummy desserts, haha!
If you're considering a trip like this with small kids, we recommend taking the bus from Lisbon to the Algarve region. This was a much easier way to travel with Liam and only took about 3 hours, so it's actually also faster than the train and is super affordable. If you have any questions or want more tips, let me know!
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