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Travel + Fun

26th Jul 2019

This European destination has been revealed as top family-friendly spot

Melissa Carton

Looking for somewhere to bring the whole family?

It can be difficult sometimes to find the right balance of sun and sand but that’s also family-friendly all in one place but one European destination has been found to have just that.

Even better it’s not too far away which means no crank kids on a long haul flight.

So where is it?

The Algarve, Portugal, has been found to be the top destination in Europe for families.

The area holds an impressive 2,529 child-friendly restaurants, 275 hotels and is located just a short 7km from the airport. In the index, the Algarve scored 77 out of 100.

The coastal spot beat out Cornwall, Majorca, Corsica and Tenerife.

Known for its golden beaches, picturesque fishing towns and soaring caves, the Algarve attracts around four million visitors each year, from families to young couples.

Of all the destinations analysed, the Algarve also shows off the second-highest number of activities deemed child-friendly, with various waterparks, zoos, and boat trips to see wild dolphins.

Of the top 20 best locations for a family-friendly holiday, Greece and Spain feature the most destinations.

So if you’re planning a little family break away I don’t think you can do any better than this perfect Portuguese paradise.