We know how tricky these end-of-year school breaks can be. All the kids at home at once, eating more than usual and bursting with energy. That’s why we have the perfect solution for calmer parents and entertained children. Cascais Routes is reopening its Kids Nature Sports Centre with a programme packed with outdoor adventures. Trust us, they’ll come home so tired it’ll be “dinner, brush teeth, bed”.
From December 15 to January 4 (with a strategic break on December 25 and January 1), the programme is designed to turn the school holidays into a daily adventure – free from screens, shopping queues, or toys scattered around the living room. Everything takes place in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, with a simple idea: get kids closer to nature and help them discover what their bodies can do once they leave the sofa. Activities include surfing, kayaking, climbing, mountain biking, hiking, orienteering, natural gym, skateboarding, team games, and even lessons about the local environment – always supervised by qualified instructors and always outdoors.
The format is flexible to fit the usual family chaos at this time of year. You can opt for the full week (five days) from 9.00 to 17.00, including lunch. If you don’t want to commit to so many days, you can choose individual days with the same schedule and lunch included. There are also half-day options, in the morning or afternoon, without lunch. Sibling discounts are available (just contact Cascais Routes).
It’s the perfect programme for kids who need to move, gain independence, and explore nature—and for parents who need… peace.
Discover more about these programmes here.