For many families, Easter is the first chance of the year to enjoy a relaxed break in the sunshine, with the school holidays providing plenty of time to get away for more than just a rushed few days. In 2025, some 2.2 million Britons headed overseas for the Easter bank holiday, with many seeking sand, sea and sunshine in southern Europe.
In Portugal, the Algarve’s legendary Vale do Lobo resort delivers everything that Easter holidaymakers could wish for, with a host of family-friendly events and experiences lined up for the coming season.
For those able to get away before the school holidays, the resort will host a lively St Patrick’s Day celebration on 17th March, including a special competition for Golf Club Members that’s sure to deliver a memorable day on the fairways.
Meanwhile, on 31st March, the emphasis will be on wellness and balance, with a sunrise yoga session providing visitors with the chance to reconnect with themselves in a beautiful poolside setting surrounded by gently swaying palm trees.
Once the Easter holidays begin, families are spoiled for choice at Vale do Lobo. There’s an exciting egg hunt on 5thApril, with face painting for children to make the event extra special. Family-focused restaurant Smash will be hosting an Easter brunch on the same day, with a menu of crowd-pleasing favourites designed to appeal to diners of all ages.
Easter is also the perfect time for young golfers to hone their skills at Vale do Lobo. The resort is running two of its ever-popular Junior Golf Academies, one commencing on 30th March and the other on 6th April. Always in hot demand, the Junior Golf Academy provides five consecutive days of two-hour golf sessions for young players, covering key aspects of the game such as swing, putting, chipping, bunkers, rules, competitions and on-course play. With a limit of ten children per class, the professional tuition is both supportive and personalised, providing youngsters with a superb opportunity to accelerate their skills over the Easter break.
Vale do Lobo’s extensive and diverse sporting activities, competitions, classes and more will also run over the Easter period. The resort is home to one of the largest tennis and padel facilities in Portugal, with 12 tennis courts and eight padel courts. Its Tennis and Padel Academy is also home to a heated swimming pool, a gym, a pro shop and the Smash restaurant and sports bar.
Elsewhere in the resort, the Beach Club in the main square (the Praça) boasts adults’ and children’s pools, Jacuzzis, Balinese beds, an atmospheric beach bar restaurant and a poolside bar – all just a few steps from Vale do Lobo’s 2 km stretch of idyllic sandy beach.
Family-focused entertainment is also provided at the exciting ParTee Family Park. Designed to delight visitors of all ages, ParTee hosts family yoga classes, dance sessions, sports activities, creative workshops, movies, and more. Its 18-hole mini golf course is also a family favourite, while its snack bar provides the perfect spot to rest and relax while enjoying a refreshing lunch.
Holidaymakers looking to experience local flavours have a range of exceptional dining experiences available to them. Tinto is famed for its celebration of Portuguese culinary heritage from land and sea, while Doce provides fresh, seasonal and sweet indulgences to delight the whole family.
Families keen to book their Easter breaks at Vale do Lobo have a wide choice of accommodation packages and offers available to them. The Easter holiday package, available to those booking a stay of three nights or more over the 2-5 April period, includes a family-focused Easter brunch at Vale do Lobo’s Smash restaurant and an Easter Egg hunt surrounded by nature at the Tennis Academy. Easter packages include comfortable accommodation, such as this three-bedroom townhouse with private pool, along with continental breakfast, free use of the resort shuttle and access to the Tennis Academy’s heated swimming pool.
Vale do Lobo is also offering a Tennis or Padel Package at present, designed for those who want to stay active in the sunshine. The offer includes discounted access to the Tennis Academy and Fitness Centre, along with access to the Well Beach Club pool complex, 10% off Royal Spa treatments and 5% off in select restaurants, bars and shops. Accommodation options include this outstanding one-bedroom townhouse with private balcony overlooking one of Vale do Lobo’s golf courses.
Access to Vale do Lobo from the UK is quick and easy. Direct flights run between the Algarve’s Faro Airport and airports in London, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds and other regional locations. Flight times are around 2 hours 45 minutes. Upon arrival at Faro, Vale do Lobo is just a 25-minute drive. Car hire at Faro is quick and easy, while a range of services also provide transfers from the airport to Vale do Lobo at reasonable rates.
Hernâni Estêvão, Managing Director at Vale do Lobo, comments: “Easter at Vale do Lobo balances the energy of the first major holiday season of the year with opportunities for quiet serenity and the enjoyment of the resort’s stunning natural landscape. It’s always a special time of year for families to come together in the sunshine and reconnect over shared moments of joy, and we’re delighted to offer a range of events and experiences to support the creation of magical memories.”
For more information visit https://www.valedolobo.com.
