Last-minute summer breaks at Martinhal Family Hotels & Resorts, Portugal

With the school summer holidays less than six weeks away, families looking for a sunny summer break should look no further than the Algarve and Lisbon, some of the most child-friendly destinations in Portugal.

The Algarve is sunnier and less windy than many other parts of Portugal, but with average July and August maximum temperatures of 30°C it’s not too hot for little ones – and they can always take a dip in the sea, which is on average a pleasant 20°C in summer.

Lisbon temperatures are similar at highs of 28°C in July and August, and you can either hop on a short train to Cascais for a city-beach break combination or enjoy the city sights and attractions with the kids (including the Lisbon Oceanarium, one of the largest indoor aquariums in Europe).

Families wanting to visit either Lisbon or the Algarve should take advantage of last-minute availability at Martinhal Family Hotels & Resorts before the last few rooms are snapped up. With four properties to choose from (Martinhal Lisbon Oriente,  Martinhal Quinta, Martinhal Sagres and Martinhal Chiado) in the Algarve, Lisbon and Quinta do Lago, Martinhal’s hotels are designed for luxury family getaways.

Martinhal Sagres

Located on the eastern tip of Portugal’s Algarve coast, Martinhal Family Hotels & Resorts’ flagship hotel Martinhal Sagres remains the leading light in luxury family holidays. With award-winning kids clubs, a large variety of activities ranging from mountain biking to surfing and sleek and stylish design, the hotel keeps even the most active of kids entertained and gives even the most stressed of parents a chance to breathe and unwind. Martinhal Sagres is incredibly spacious, with the facilities and green areas spread out over 220,000 square metres and with its own access to a 700m beach.

Holiday package with Thomas Cook:

• Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort
• £4,464.95
• Flying 8th August for 5 nights
• 2 adults, 2 children
• Flying Gatwick – Faro
• Self-catering
• 2-bedroom Grand De Luxe Garden House

Martinhal Quinta Family Resort

Located in the prestigious and well-loved Quinta do Lago area of Portugal, Martinhal Quinta offers the choice of two or three bedroom townhouses or three or four bedroom villas. These self-catering accommodation options provide families with the perfect way to relax and feel at home right away. The resort also offers award-winning kids clubs, beautiful pools and plenty of opportunities for exploration beyond Martinhal – which includes award-winning golf courses, a fantastic array of restaurants and plenty of excellent beaches.

Example holiday:

• £2,923.64 for a 2-bedroom townhouse with private swimming pool booked direct
• £850 for flights from London Gatwick to Faro with Wizz Air
• Flying 24th August for 5 nights
• 2 adults, 2 children
• Room only

Martinhal Lisbon Oriente

Martinhal Lisbon Oriente is the newest hotel from Martinhal, having opened in Lisbon’s trendy Park of Nations district in Summer 2023. Martinhal Lisbon Oriente provides a city experience for short and long-term stays in Lisbon, featuring a selection of 5-star fully-equipped studios and apartments with extensive facilities for business, leisure and family travellers, including a 24hr concierge, indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, well-equipped gym, kids’ club, all-day Terrace restaurant, and co-working spaces for digital nomads.

Example holiday:

• £2,985.71 for a Superior 2-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment booked direct
• £699 for flights from London Stansted to Faro with Ryanair
• Flying 26th July for 7 nights
• 2 adults, 2 children
• Self-catering

Martinhal Lisbon Chiado

Set in the heart of Lisbon old town, Martinhal Chiado is the perfect base from which to explore Portugal’s capital with the family. The modern, spacious apartments enjoy Martinhal’s five-star hotel services, including a supervised kids’ club and baby concierge to make city breaks with the kids simple and stress-free. It’s also home to chic cocktail and gin bar, Bar 1855 Gin Garden, which offers delicious drinks and light bites.

Example holiday:

• £2,765.16 for Two-bedroom Deluxe Apartment booked direct
• £588 for flights from Luton to Lisbon with Wizz Air
• Flying 12th August for 5 nights
• 2 adults, 2 children
• Self-catering