Our family (2 adults + 2 children under 5 yo) stayed at Frederico's apartment in the end of September. The wether was still nice and kids could swim at the beach. There's a couple of sandy beaches within the walking distance from the apartment (one you could see from the window, it takes about 10 min to walk with the pram to the other one).
The apartment is very conveniently located next to the train station (no noise from the train though!!!) and beaches. We used Frederico's tips on cafes and bakeries around for breakfast and restaurants to have dinner. We liked everything. People in the neighbourhood are very friendly and food is good (my choice is a risotto at Patio Antico).
It took us about 20 min by car to get to Cabo do Roca, which is definitely is worthwhile visiting.
For travellers with kids:
- all necessary amenities were provided: cot, highchair, dishes (plastic plates, cutlery, cup)
- fresh and beautiful linen for the cot (even with the consideration of baby sex)
- Frederico also provided lots of welcoming touches for kids: toys, chocolates, bibs, wet wipes
- easy to travel around with the pram (not only around Paço de Arcoç, but also to the neighbour cities: Lisbon, Estoril, Cascais etc. by public transport)
- there are two small playgrounds nearby accompanied by cafes (where parents can have a couple of drinks or a snack while kids are playing)
- one stop away by train there's a swimming pool (for adults and for kids); but keep in mind that it could be closed from the beginning of September even though nothing is mentioned on the official website)
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