Jul 3 – Jul 10 · 2026

The Dillon Family Northern Adventure

Eight days · Portugal → Galicia

Mountains, river beaches, coastal rides and one geodesic dome.

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Part 1 · Arouca Mountains

  • Morning

    Leave Cascais and drive ~2 hours north on the A1.

  • Lunch

    Pit stop in Coimbra at Restaurante Sete. Perfect halfway point to get the kids out of the car.

  • Afternoon

    Drive the final 1.5 to 2 hours up into the Arouca mountains. Check-in at Syntony Hotels (Paradinha Village) to unpack.

  • Dinner

    Head down to Casa do Areinho — right on the sand at the river beach. Super relaxing start.

  • Night

    Back to the cabin. Kids to bed, adults open the wine!

Part 2 · Viana do Castelo & The Rivers

Part 3 · Caminha & The Minho

Part 4 · Crossing to Spain & The Journey Back