Trips and Adventures
Activities for kids: Autumn invites you to play
Trees are changing color, the temperature is mild, and the rain is letting up. Is there a better time for kids to do some outdoor activities? Our answer is no. Autumn is the season best suited to playing outside, largely due to its versatility. Whether in the garden or the nearest park, nature appeals to the little ones' creativity and stimulates everyone's senses. Take advantage of our long-term car rental portugal and take the little ones for a drive.
Suggested activities for kids
Town or country: a change of scenery is on the horizon as soon as autumn sets in. Do we want to keep the children at home? To encourage families to make the most of this season, we've compiled a series of irresistible activities for kids.
Animals: between zoos and parks
There are at least 10 places in Portugal that offer the chance to discover a wide variety of exotic and less exotic animals. Little explorers will be able to experience first-hand the sensations of the jungle, the swamps, or the great African plains.
Prepare your family trip with Xtracars hire a car in Portugal and enjoy some of the activities for kids that have the word "unmissable” as their middle name.
What to visit
- Lisbon Zoo
- Lagos Zoological Park
- Santo Inácio Zoo (V. N. de Gaia)
- Badoca Safari Park (Santiago do Cacém)
- Maia Zoo
- Monte Selvagem (Lavre)
- Serra da Lousã Biological Park
- Lourosa Zoo
- Europaradise (Montemor-o-Velho)
- Gouveia Ecological Park
- Fundão Pedagogical Farm
Nature Parks: where nature reveals itself
There are 14 natural parks in mainland Portugal. Observing their transformation during autumn is one of the best activities for kids.
But there's so much more. There are beds of colorful leaves, streams, the sound of the wind in the trees, and endless trails for all ages. Prepare your trips by adding an extra touch of safety for the little ones. We have appropriate child seats that you can add to your subscription.
What to visit
- Peneda-Gêres National Park
- Alvão Natural Park
- Montesinho Natural Park
- Douro International Natural Park
- North Coast Nature Park
- Arrábida Natural Park
- Serra da Estrela Natural Park
- Serra de São Mamede Natural Park
- Serras de Aires e Candeeiros Natural Park
- Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
- International Tagus Natural Park
- Guadiana Valley Nature Park
- Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Nature Park
- Ria Formosa Natural Park
Destinations that (almost) change color
Children and colors: is there a better combination? Big cities have accustomed us to living Autumn to the bare minimum. However, there are other places that endeavor to preserve nature, even in an urban environment. Ideas for family trips, with all the amenities nearby and the best of autumn right at hand.
What to visit
- Chaves
- Lousã
- Sintra
- Albergaria Forest (Gerês)
- Douro Valley
- Arrábida
- Covão d'Ametade (Serra da Estrela)
Other activities for kids in Autumn
There are lots of ways to get the kids outside to celebrate Autumn. We've put together some complementary activities that don't require much in the way of organization and are easy to make happen.
What to do in Autumn
- Change the plants in the garden
- Explore urban or countryside trails
- Themed picnics
- Watching migratory birds
- Going camping in a forest
- Teaching photography in nature
- Leaf hunts and crafts
- Helping with autumn garden clearance
- Bicycle rides
- Decorating pumpkins for Halloween
- Outdoor cinema
- Reading club with an outdoor bonfire
Shall we start our journey through Autumn?
Now that you have a complete list of activities for kids during the Autumn, shall we get ready for the trip? Get the family together, let the little ones decide what to do. You already know that with Xtracars you get the car you need, for the time you need it. From 1 to 12 months, we give you all the flexibility you need to change your vehicle according to your adventure.
