Surprising family with 10-day trip to Portugal in Sept. I do this every year which coincides with our wedding anniversary. We are husband, wife, and three adventurous boys in early 20s. Wife and I enjoy day hiking, exploring towns on foot, wineries, beach life, good food and the occasional museum, and boys like eating, more eating, beaches, museums, architecture, did I mention eating, and a lot of dancing/nightlife.
1) Looking for suggestions where to base ourselves, say like, Lisbon and somewhere in the Algarve, and maybe a night in Sintra?
2) Should we do 2 or 3 bases?
3) Neighborhoods in Lisbon to stay in?
4) Is it possible to do 1 base in the Algarve or are 2 recommended? Renting a car but unsure of drive times.
5) any suggestions for adventurous activities kids might enjoy?
I have been researching and thought I could wing it but find myself needing the recommendations from the Portugal traveling experts here. So much to see and do and just needing a shove in the right direction!
Thank you 🙏🏾