Stella Jonker da Rocha

Biography

"I moved to Portugal with my parents as a child, and it has been my home for close to 50 years. The biggest part of these years I’ve lived in the south of Portugal, the Algarve. My husband is Portuguese, from the north of Portugal and we have two sons and a granddaughter."

Things to do in the Algarve with kids
- By Stella Jonker da Rocha
- 09 Mar 2026
- Family travel
For the best water parks for children, toddler-friendly activities on the Algarve and top boat trips for families wanting to explore the fabulous caves and cliffs of the Algarve coastline, long term resident and mum of two Stella Jonker da Rocha has written this helpful guide. Read more >

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