Where in Portugal is best to rest with a young child (1, 8 years)? The ocean is not interesting, because we want to go in early March, and it will be still cold. Interest in parks, zoos nature, vegetation, animals.

Answers Anna Larionova, Insight Travel company
I recommend the islands of Madeira and the neighboring Porto Santo. There, the swimming season lasts from March to November. On Porto Santo there are sandy beaches, but more beautiful still on the island of Madeira. There are fewer sandy beaches, but there are also.

There are also parks, and a tropical park, and a botanical garden with a beautiful collection of birds. Even there is an oceanarium. In addition, Madeira has natural lava pools right by the shore, adapted for comfortable bathing. The territory is fully equipped with: shower, cloakroom, toilets; give towels, sun beds and umbrellas. You can have a snack in restaurants. Water in the basins comes directly from the ocean, cleanliness and order are observed. With a baby, this option is the safest, as no waves will prevent the splashing in the ocean.

February 17, 2015

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