14-day "Family Friendly" Itinerary: Lisbon, Valencia, Calabria

1. Day 1: Lisbon Oceanarium
   20 minutes (5 miles) from Lisbon Airport

   Aquatic wildlife wonder

2. Day 2: Torre de Belem
   30 minutes (4 miles) from Lisbon Oceanarium

   Historic fortification sight

3. Day 3: Valencia City of Arts and Sciences
   2.5 hours flight (580 miles) from Lisbon to Valencia

   Futuristic complex entertainment

4. Day 4: Bioparc Valencia
   30 minutes (5 miles) from Valencia City of Arts and Sciences

   Immersive animal encounters

5. Day 5: Valencia Cathedral
   10 minutes (2 miles) from Bioparc Valencia

   Gothic landmark tour

6. Day 6: Pizzomunno Beach
   3 hours flight (860 miles) from Valencia to Bari, Calabria

   Sandy Mediterranean paradise

7. Day 7: Matera Sassi
   2 hours (57 miles) from Pizzomunno Beach

   Cave-dwelling city view

8. Day 8: Le Castella
   1.5 hours (42 miles) from Matera Sassi

   Castle beach escape

9. Day 9: Blue Grotto
   1 hour (16 miles) from Le Castella

   Sea cavern wonder

10. Day 10: Serra San Bruno
    1.5 hours (43 miles) from Blue Grotto

    Lush nature retreat

11. Day 11: Reggio Calabria Waterfront
    1 hour (31 miles) from Serra San Bruno

    Relaxing seaside stroll

12. Day 12: Aspromonte National Park
    45 minutes (15 miles) from Reggio Calabria Waterfront

    Wildlife adventure fun

13. Day 13: Scilla Beach Town
    1 hour (22 miles) from Aspromonte National Park

    Charming seaside town

14. Day 14: Tropea Beach
    2 hours (62 miles) from Scilla Beach Town

    Endless coastline beauty

Time and Costs Estimates

• Lisbon Oceanarium (2-3 hours, €19)
• Torre de Belem (1-2 hours, €6)
• Valencia City of Arts and Sciences (3-4 hours, €38.80)
• Bioparc Valencia (3-4 hours, €24.80)
• Valencia Cathedral (1-2 hours, €8)
• Pizzomunno Beach (full day, free)
• Matera Sassi (2-3 hours, €25)
• Le Castella (full day, free)
• Blue Grotto (1 hour, boat tour €15)
• Serra San Bruno (half day, free)
• Reggio Calabria Waterfront (2-3 hours, free)
• Aspromonte National Park (half day, free)
• Scilla Beach Town (full day, free)
• Tropea Beach (full day, free)
Total Estimated Costs: €137.40

Useful tips

If you have more time in Lisbon, head to Sintra to visit the famous castles. In Valencia, visit Mercado Central or enjoy a paella cooking class. If you have less time in Calabria skip Matera Sassi and Aspromonte National Park.