Teen Summers

Adrenaline & Adventure

If your teen lights up at the phrase “Go, go, go,” choose an adventure-forward teen travel program that strings together canyoning in Porto’s nearby national park, sea-kayaking through Lagos’ sea caves, mountain biking in Sintra’s hills, and dawn surf sessions along the Atlantic coast. Some longer itineraries even tack on SCUBA certification in the Azorean archipelago or Greece, packing 18–21 days with nonstop thrills.

Culture, Cities & Cuisine

For teens who’d rather deep-dive into neighborhoods than off of cliffs, culture-focused routes spend more time on guided city walks, food workshops, and museum scavenger hunts. Expect 8–14 days hopping between Lisbon’s fado clubs, Porto’s tile studios, and Sintra’s storybook palaces—plus the occasional sunset Douro River cruise or bike tour along the Tagus. Think hands-on history class with way better snacks.

Service & Sustainability

Want travel with a purpose? Opt for programs that blend surfing lessons with coastal conservation or volunteer days supporting local youth organizations. Your teen might monitor sea-turtle nests in the Algarve, remove invasive plants near Sintra, or swap language practice with Portuguese peers. Sessions range from one intense week to multi-country circuits that continue service work in Italy, Spain, or Greece.

Multi-Country Combos

Can’t decide? Multi-nation adventures pair Portugal with Spain, Germany, Morocco, or Italy. Picture starting in Barcelona, crossing Iberia for canyoning in Porto, ferrying to Morocco’s markets, then flying home from Marrakech—all in 2–3 weeks. The format keeps teens engaged with fresh settings while reinforcing travel skills like border crossings, currency swaps, and—yes—laundry in a sink.