8 days in Algarve, Lisbon & Porto Itinerary

Kids will appreciate attractions like Aquashow Park and Praia da Falesia. Step out of Albufeira with an excursion to Praia Da Rocha in Praia da Rocha--about 40 minutes away. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 8th (Mon) at Slide & Splash - Parque Aquatico - Water Slide Park. There's more to do: get in on the family fun at Zoomarine Algarve and get a dose of the wild on Aurora Boat Trips.

To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Albufeira attractions site.

Barcelona, Spain to Albufeira is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or drive. Traveling from Barcelona to Albufeira, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In August, daily temperatures in Albufeira can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to drive to Lisbon.

Kids will enjoy Lisbon Oceanarium and Castelo de S. Jorge. Change things up with these side-trips from Lisbon: Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira, Castelo dos Mouros, &more) and Sado Emotion (in Troia). And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, pause for some photo ops at Padrao dos Descobrimentos, take a stroll through Alfama, and snap pictures at Ponte 25 de Abril.

To find ratings, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Lisbon day trip planning website.

Drive from Albufeira to Lisbon in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Albufeira in August, plan for a bit cooler nights in Lisbon, with lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can fly to Porto.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): take in the local highlights with Walking tours, take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral).

To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Porto tour planning app.

Fly from Lisbon to Porto in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lisbon in August, things will get little chillier in Porto: highs are around 28°C and lows about 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.