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Blog: family life in Cascais, Lisbon and the Ericeira area
The practical side of life with children here: school holidays, clubs after school and camps in the summer.
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School is only part of the week. These articles cover the rest: when the holidays fall, who looks after the children when school is closed, and where they can play sport, make music or learn to surf.
We write for families who live here, not for visitors. Every date, price and programme comes from the organiser's own website or an official source, with the date we checked it. We're an independent guide, not linked to any school.
School year & holidaysSchool holidays 2026/27 and childcare
When the 2026/27 school holidays fall, why your child's school may have different dates, and who can look after the children while school is closed.
See the holiday dates
Activities & clubsKids' activities in Cascais
Tennis, rugby, music, sailing and surfing for children who live in Cascais, plus family days at the museums. Every club checked on its own website.
Find an activity
Activities & clubsSummer camps 2027
School, sports, surf and council-run camps for the long summer break. We give 2027 dates only where the organiser has published them.
Plan the summer
Looking for something else?
- Where to live with children: best areas to live in Cascais for families
- Extra help with schoolwork or Portuguese: tutoring and learning support
- How the school year and grades work: school year and age-to-grade guide
- Holiday camps, clubs and party places: our Family Life directories
- Everything else: all our guides