Explore the best places
Leisure in Portugal
Quinta das Minas da Recheira
- leisure
Rua das Minas da Recheira
6215-097, Barco
Resulting from the restoration of an old tin and tungsten mining complex, Quinta das Minas da Recheira offers tourists visits and events inside the mine galleries, surrounded by mysteries and surprises, the opportunity to observe its mineralized quartz veins and the grandeur of the mine shafts.
Piscina Praia da Covilhã
- leisure
Rua Irmãos Bonina, 16
6200-565, Covilhã
Opened in 2008, it delights visitors during the summer months. Located in the northern part of Jardim do Lago, it has 1,800 square meters of water surface with artificial waves and a capacity to accommodate 2,800 people. It also features a sunbathing and recreation area, changing rooms, indoor and outdoor showers, a bar/terrace, a mini-library, water aerobics activities, and a parking area. The view of the Serra da Estrela mountain range is truly worth seeing.
DreamFly - Indoor Skydiving
- leisure
EN14 - Auchan Maia
4475-045, Maia
Indoor skydiving is a sport practiced in a vertical wind tunnel 3 meters wide and 6 meters high, simulating the experience of freefall. Indoor skydiving is the perfect way to experience skydiving in a safe and controlled environment. One minute of flight is equivalent to a descent from an altitude of 4 kilometers. Flights can be done individually or in groups, for birthday parties or team-building events.
Quinta da Gruta
- leisure
Rua João Maia, 540
4475-643, Maia
Quinta da Gruta is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and well-utilized spaces in the municipality of Maia, covering 22,000 square meters. Located in the center of Castelo da Maia, this romantic early 20th-century mansion has quickly become an important hub for sports and leisure. This space houses the Environmental Education Complex, a Documentation Center, tennis courts, swimming pools, nurseries, green areas, an amphitheater, and a radio-controlled model railway track. Guided tours are available for schools and other institutions.
Zoo da Maia
- leisure
Rua da Estação
4470-184, Maia
The Maia Zoo was created in 1985 and aims to be a center for research, preservation, and dissemination of information about species, especially among schools. This space has its own clinic and qualified staff, housing more than 300 animals. Within this area are the Picnic Park, the Maia Seal Pavilion, the Mysterious Nature exhibit, the Reptile Garden, and the Children's Playground.
Plantação de Ananases A. Arruda
- leisure
Rua Doutor Augusto Arruda
9500-454, Ponta Delgada
One of São Miguel's main attractions is the pineapple. At the A. Arruda pineapple plantation, you can observe the fruit in the grand greenhouses, stroll through the estate, and visit the shop selling typical products. Besides pineapple, you can also sample pineapple liqueur and pineapple jam.
Visionarium
- leisure
Centro de Ciência do Europarque
4520-153, Santa Maria da Feira
The Visionarium aims to introduce the world of science to laypeople, especially young people, in a simple and educational way. The areas of knowledge (earth, matter, universe, and life) have dedicated rooms. The space also includes an experimental area, a temporary exhibition hall, and a surrounding landscaped area where you can participate in numerous recreational activities, including a planetarium.
Zoo de Lourosa - Parque Ornitológico
- leisure
Rua do Parque
4535-071, Lourosa
Created in 1990 and acquired by the Santa Maria da Feira City Council in 2000, the Lourosa Zoo is the only park exclusively dedicated to birds in Portugal. Education, preservation of endangered species, and research are the park's three main functions. Macaws, ostriches, swans, owls, flamingos, vultures, and other birds populate the park, while lush vegetation adorns the space, making it pleasant even on the hottest days.
Panorâmico Aquaparque
- leisure
Rua Eiras de Belém, 20
3100-319, Pombal
The Panorâmico Aquaparque is a complex comprised of a semi-Olympic swimming pool, a youth pool (Aqualândia), 3 water slides, 5 gentle slides, a lazy river, and, to complete the experience, a lawn area, playground, and other amenities. It also features a restaurant, café, terrace, a pub with live music, and a disco bar.
Teatro-Cine de Torres Vedras
- leisure
Avenida Tenente Valadim, 19
2560-275, Torres Vedras
A theatre that welcomes many events in Torres Vedras.