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Parque da Cidade do Porto
- country
- leisure
Estrada da Circunvalação
4100-183, Porto
It is the largest urban park in the country, with an area of 83 hectares that extends to the sea. Designed by the architect Sidónio Pardal, it is an open space with water mirrors, lawns, small woods and about 10 km of paths. It has excellent conditions for the practice of sports or, simply, for walking in contact with Nature. In the park, you can also visit the Water Pavilion and the Sea Life aquarium.
Quinta do Covelo
- country
- leisure
Rua de Faria Guimarães
4200-049, Porto
This is a large garden, with leafy trees, a great spot to take a walk or practice sports such as football, jogging or riding a bicycle. This former rural farm has benches and tables, which are ideal for a picnic, as well as running tracks where you can go across 90 hectares of vegetation.
Parque da Lavandeira
- country
- leisure
Rua de Almeida Garrett
4430, Vila Nova de Gaia
Parque da Lavandeira is a large space with several themed gardens, including an aquatic garden, a grass garden, a neo-Gothic greenhouse, a garden with a labyrinth and an oriental garden. A popular place to practice sports, it often organizes outdoor activities, such as yoga or tai-chi classes. It has a children's playground, bar, picnic area and parking.
Parque da Quinta das Freiras
- country
- leisure
Rua da Quinta das Freiras, 15
4435-466, Rio Tinto
Green space with an area of 4.5 hectares and the ideal conditions for sports and leisure time. Those who visit can enjoy the shade of leafy trees, playground, picnic tables, tennis court and ping-pong table, street basket tables, ring and fitness circuit. It also has parking and an area for bicycles.
Busteliberne
- country
- heritage
Busteliberne
4860, Cabeceiras de Basto
A typical, small mountain village, faithful to its origins, with regional houses, some with culm rooftops, and the traditional mills.
Rio de Onor
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- heritage
Rio de Onor
5300, Rio de Onor
Portuguese-Spanish village inserted in the protected area of the Montesinho Natural Park. It stands out for preserving ancestral customs, such as the community regime of property and land use, and for the unique dialect of its inhabitants. The houses, built in schist and with porch balconies, are beautiful examples of regional architecture. The village is "divided" into Rio de Onor de Baixo and Rio de Onor de Cima, which coexist between Portugal and Spain.
Montesinho
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- heritage
Montesinho
5300, Montesinho
A village located at an altitude of about one thousand metres, part of the so-called "Terra Fria" (Cold Land). It gave its name to the Natural Park of Montesinho, of which it is a part. A special note to the beautiful surrounding landscapes, with the green of the morasses in contrast with golden and reddish of the woods and to the popular buildings in schist and granite. Its inhabitants still maintain some ancient communal uses. Do visit the "casa abrigo" (shelter house) and the dam. The area is also good for mountainering.
Paradinha
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- heritage
Paradinha
4540, Alvarenga
This village has a beach by the Paiva river. It has schist houses and, even though it has no inhabitants, it is crowded in the summer.
Meitriz
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- heritage
Meitriz
4540, Meitriz
A typical village where the houses are covered by slate.
Urjal
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- heritage
Urjal
4720, Urjal
Less than 30 people live in this small village of the Seremil parish, Amares council. It stands out for its old houses built with stone blocks, the cobblestone streets and the staircases between the houses. A special note to the surrounding espigueiros (small cereal warehouses) as well.