This phenomenon, rare in Portugal, is found in the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park. In this depression, nicknamed Lagoa de Minde, the lake is larger in winter, thanks to underground galleries that overflow with water. It measures approximately four kilometers by 1,800 meters and is about 195 meters deep.

This is one of the busiest river beaches in the region. Located near two typical schist villages, Oliveiras and Pedreira, this beach benefits from the clear waters of the Ribeira de Froia, numerous shady spots, and small waterfalls. It has a park and a children's beach. A visit to the restored windmills is a must.

A busy beach surrounded by granite jetties and massive dunes. On the northern stretch of sand are the huts where fishermen store their fishing gear from Xávega, a true attraction on Vagueira Beach. Near this beach, you'll also find a water park, several traditional restaurants, and charming terraces.

At the bottom of a very steep valley is this fishing beach, as you can see by the number of boats parked on the sand and others anchored in the sea. Many are there to take tourists to discover the tunnels and caves that abound in this part of the coast. The beach is short and small and the sea waters are clear and calm, good for swimming.

A space with a commercial area of 18934 m2, located in the new buildings of Vila Nova de Gaia, just by the highway and the Arrábida Bridge. It has only one floor and a double parking lot (surface/subterranean) for 1311 vehicles. On the commercial flor there are 30 shops, a hypermarket and a few restaurants.

Shopping Center with 2 floors, parking with 100 seats and has a commercial area with 2440m2. Building built from scratch, with commercial function. It has 122 stores and is located in the city centre. Is open between the 9:0 and 12:0 am. No hypermarket, supermarket. With restaurants and cinemas.

Cozy space, located behind the Park of Santa Marta, where the primacy of the menu goes to the grilled fish. Emphasis on the panoramic view that its pleasant terrace offers. Decorated with nautical elements and with a glass structure, has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. On the menu, the specialty is fish or shellfish Caster.

The Garden Restaurant d'inverno is inserted into the hotel HF Ipanema Park, a five-star hotel known for its elegance and sobriety. Large and luxurious room overlooking an interior garden. Impeccable service and a menu offering dishes from the national and foreign cuisine. Very good wine list.

This is one of the most beautiful city parks in Coimbra, with flowerbeds and leafy trees, dedicated to leisure. The Mondego River forms the backdrop. It features some statuary and a beautiful bandstand by the architect Silva Pinto. On sunny days, there are plenty of activities for all tastes and ages. Electric cars and scooters, inflatable boats, canoes or pedal boats, pedal karts, or a ride on the Barca Serrana (a traditional boat) are some suggestions. If you prefer, go for a run or a bike ride on the four-kilometer path and, to relax, choose one of the terraces overlooking …

The serra integrates the Forestall park of Monsanto, with an area of 50 ha. It stretches from the Monsanto Serra, from the Alto da Serafina to the Mata de São Domingos de Benfica, going through the Marqueses de Fronteira farm and the Campo de Tiro a Chumbo. The park has varied trees with species introduced here as a necessity to reforest the serra and that gave origin to interesting ecosystems. It offers the playground of Alvito, Parque Recreativo do Alto da Serafina e Parque Ecológico with a centre of interpretation, an auditorium, exhibition area, resources centre, multimedia, shop and bar. …