Explore the best places
Leisure in Portugal
Parque Municipal da Alta Vila
- country
- leisure
Rua Dona Maria Aguiar Seabra Cruz
3750-161, Águeda
This park is the city's most important leisure space, covering an area of approximately 31,400 m2. It is a densely wooded and landscaped area, featuring a hunting lodge, dovecote, chapel, greenhouse, mini-zoo, tennis court, and an artificial lake.
Parque Municipal de Arouca
- country
- leisure
Avenida 25 de Abril, 34
4540, Arouca
A park with abundant vegetation, flowerbeds, and lakes. It has a picnic area, a playground, and a soccer field.
Parque Marechal Carmona
- country
- leisure
Avenida da Républica
2750-642, Cascais
A pleasant green space with extensive grassy areas and various points of interest, including a youth library, a mini-zoo, a children's playground, and a picnic area. Within the garden, it is possible to visit the Museum of the Counts of Castro Guimarães and the Chapel of São Sebastião, dating from the 17th century. It is also known as Gandarinha Park.
Área de Lazer de Casaldate
- country
- leisure
Casaldate
4940, Paredes de Coura
A place designed for family gatherings, located in a bucolic setting. Setting up a picnic blanket is almost mandatory.
Miradouro do Penedo das Vistas
- country
- leisure
Paredes de Coura
4940, Paredes de Coura
As the name suggests, the views from this location are very beautiful, offering views of the rural architecture of the Minho region and the lush green landscapes.
Jardim do Sameiro
- country
- leisure
Parque do Sameiro
4560, Penafiel
Large park with a magnificent view of the city and the Sousa Valley. Here you can stroll among enormous trees and relax on one of the park benches. Highlights include the fountains, bandstand, wayside cross, and shrine to Our Lady of Piety.
Termas de Entre-os-Rios
- beach
- leisure
EN106, km 39 - Torre
4575-416, Portela
Located near the confluence of the Douro and Tâmega rivers, the Entre-os-Rios Thermal Baths have been a sought-after destination for relaxation and treatment of various ailments since the late 19th century. The rural landscape, nestled within a beautiful and leafy park of ancient trees, lends this relaxing character. The thermal spa is supported by two hotel units. The waters are especially indicated for respiratory infections, rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions.
Termas de São Vicente
- beach
- leisure
Avenida de São Miguel, 7
4575-373, Pinheiro
The São Vicente Thermal Baths, located in Penafiel, next to the Douro River, boast some of the most sulphurous waters in Europe, making them a unique destination for those seeking to combine health and well-being. Here, you can enjoy the therapeutic properties of the thermal water, revitalize your mind and body through the dynamic pool, or simply relax and find harmony and balance in the spa. All this is set within a magnificent wooded and verdant park, with centuries-old trees, where you will find the best-preserved Roman Baths in the country, whose origins date back to 315 AD, as well …
Parque da Cidade de Penafiel
- country
- leisure
Marecos
4560, Penafiel
Park located near the Cavalum River. Space dedicated to leisure and environmental and cultural education. It has a playground, picnic area, restrooms, parking and a garden of aromatic plants.
Parque Fluvial de Boelhe
- country
- leisure
Boelhe
4575, Entre-os-rios
Located near the Romanesque church of Passinhos, this pleasant spot, full of willow trees, is ideal for picnics and offers conditions for water sports. It has a sports field.