Even though Portugal has brilliant golf courses, they might not be that interesting for every family member, which is why fishing is now available for family members not on the course and want to stay close to the apartment or villa for the day. Portugal now has fishing on offer to give family members something different to do for the day and vary their time spent on shore.

With the available golf fishing holidays now available, family members not on the golf course can enjoy the shore fishing along the coast near Vilamoura as well as Lagos which takes only an afternoon to try your luck at catching carp and even bream or bass off the rocks or from the harbour walls. There is no need to bring your own fishing tackle as you can grab some from the local tackle fishing shop near the shore fishing point.

If you preferred a bit more of an instruction, many charter boats offering half-day and full-day trips are accessible. A lack of experience is not an issue at all. All of the larger marinas from the coast will have trip runs. All of the equipment will be ready for you, and the crew will explain how to do everything. This is an easy setup for children who want to try it. Depending on the season, you can expect to catch larger fish such as tuna, amberjack, and groupers. This is a different pace than golf – sometimes you are just waiting, but once you get a bite, it’s full of excitement.

The best part of this holiday is how you get to combine golf and fishing, both of which are outdoors and at a reasonable pace. If you are renting an apartment with a sizeable kitchen, you can ask the boat crew to cut your catch, which you can grill that evening. This is not activity you’d get to do on a daily basis, but it gives the holiday a more exciting feature.

Getting a fishing trip is simple with a marina or bookable online. There is a price difference if you are sharing a boat or have a boat for yourself, but you will have to pay around €50-€80 for a half-day shared trip including your fishing kit and bite alarms. If you are travelling with a group or family, a private charter might work out with value.

For Portugal, the weather and the coastline are able to host, both for golf and fishing, so if you’re after a holiday where people can do different things without being miles apart, Portugal is worth considering.