Explore the best places
Leisure in Portugal
Miradouro da Ribeira do Almeida
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- leisure
Rua Doutor Teófilo Braga
9800-302, Velas
This viewpoint offers beautiful views of the marina, the ocean and, in the distance, the islands of Pico and Faial.
Miradouro do Pico da Esperança
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- leisure
Pico da Esperança
9800, Velas
This viewpoint offers beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding green fields, with a small lake standing out.
Miradouro da Fajã das Almas
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- leisure
Fajã das Almas
9800-021, Velas
This viewpoint offers privileged views of Fajã das Almas, with the sea as a backdrop.
Miradouro do Pico da Velha
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- leisure
Pico da Velha
9800-205, Velas
This viewpoint offers fantastic views of the nearby housing estates, the sea, and, in the distance, the islands of Pico and Faial.
Reserva Florestal de Recreio das Sete Fontes
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- leisure
Sete Fontes
9800-206, Velas
The reserve officially opened in 1976, offering visitors extensive green spaces, picnic areas, a playground, sports courts, shelters, and enclosures with various animal species. Also located here are the Chapel of Saint John, the niche of Saint Isidro, and the Monument to the Emigrant.
Miradouro do Canavial
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- leisure
ER1-2
9800, Velas
This viewpoint offers fantastic views of Velas, with the pools and soccer field standing out, the sea, and, in the distance, the islands of Pico and Faial.
Miradouro Senhora da Penha
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- leisure
Castelo de Vide
7320, São João Baptista
Viewpoint with views of the historic center and the Castelo de Vide fortification.
Parque João José da Luz
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- leisure
Largo de Gonçalo Eanes
7320, Castelo de Vide
A park with abundant vegetation, a bandstand, and an ice cream stand. Inside, a small waterfall built of Escusa stone and adorned with a copy of the Brussels "Manneken Pis" statuette stands out. The garden also has a children's playground.
Miradouro do Cabo Carvoeiro
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- leisure
Peniche
2520, Peniche
A lookout point at Cabo Carvoeiro, known as the westernmost point in Europe. From here, you can enjoy a privileged view of the Berlengas Islands and visit the 25-meter-high lighthouse, considered the oldest in Portugal. You can also observe several species of seabirds, as well as the limestone cliffs.
Parque do Baluarte
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- leisure
Avenida 25 de Abril
2520, Peniche
This is one of the main green spaces in the city of Peniche, with large trees, benches, lighting, and an extreme park for the more dynamic.