Activities and things to do as a family with children in Tavira

Planning is the secret to guaranteeing a fun holiday for the whole family in Tavira, ensuring each day is designed to keep the kids entertained. With that in mind, Golden Club Cabanas has put together a list of various activities available in the area, ensuring you work diversity into your plan of action.

Parque Aventura (Adventure Park)

Adventure parks have sprung up with a basis on cultivating important habits such as environmental preservation and sustainability, mixing in radical adventures surrounded by nature. The most popular activities are paintballing and high ropes – platforms placed strategically in the treetops – and there are several parks that provide these sorts of activities throughout the Algarve.

Learning at the Tavira Living Science Centre

For fun exploring new knowledge, the Living Science Centre provides activities aplenty. From the permanent exhibition “Do, Learn!” based on experimenting, moving, observing, finishing up and starting all over again, this exhibition provides learning from a whole new perspective. Here, kids get access to a laboratory for workshops and even tours, field trips and activities geared towards exploring astronomy.

Adventures in the Castle

Both Castro Marim and Tavira castles are ideal places to take children on a beautiful walk, thanks to their well-preserved structures. Your imagination is guaranteed to run wild between adventures and stories of battles, knights, and princesses.

Sailing on a Pirate Ship

If adventure runs in the blood of your little ones, this is the activity for you: a sailing trip on a boat with billowing sails, just like those navigated by pirates on the high seas. Several companies provide options of these kinds of trips in the area, so it’s only a question of finding the right one!

Exploring Tavira’s Salt Evaporation Pools

Because knowledge gathered doesn’t take up any space at all in your luggage, why not a visit Tavira’s salt evaporation pools? In addition to taking your little ones on a voyage of discovery of the entire salt-extraction process, the pools also provide breathtaking opportunities to observe local landscapes, fauna and flora.

See Dolphins in the wild

There’s no place like the Algarve to watch dolphins in their natural habitat, on a boat trip that is sure to stick in the memories of every family member. You’ll find information about all our partners that run dolphin-spotting trips upon your arrival at Golden Club Cabanas.

Mini Golf for All

If your goal is working on your kids’ focus and testing their ability to stay engaged in an activity, mini golf is where you’ll want to head. The Family Golf Park in Vilamoura features two 18-hole courses: Via Lusitana – a traditional course – and Via Appia – inspired by ancient Rome and filled with miniature references to the historical period. It is sure to be a fun family day for kids and adults alike.

The euphoria of Water Parks

Our list simply wouldn’t be complete without the Algarve’s wonderful water parks, which promise to provide endless fun! Head to the slides and various amusements on the hottest days to help you cool down, keeping little ones – and adults! – entertained. Dotted with green areas, shady spots, and cafés, choose between Aquashow, Slide & Splash, or Aqualand for a memorable day out. Looking to add animals to the mix? Zoomarine has all the water attractions plus animal displays and even the option to swim with dolphins.

You’ll find information about all these family activities in Tavira and more at the Golden Club Cabanas reception desk.