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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.
Quintandona
- country
- heritage
Quintandona
4560, Penafiel
Near Porto, in the municipality of Penafiel, this village is impeccably preserved and maintains a strong cultural and recreational component. It also offers recently renovated rural tourism accommodations, which have managed to preserve the rustic style that characterizes the houses of Quintandona, built with granite, schist and slate.
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.
Lagoa de Pataias
- beach
- country
Pataias
2445-000, Pataias
Located within the National Ecological Reserve, the Pataias Lagoon is the main wetland in the municipality, and one of the main migratory points for aquatic birds. There, it is possible to observe these species through the observatory, and also discover a variety of fish. On the shore, there is a picnic area where you can enjoy a picnic in contact with nature.
Parque Verde de Alcobaça
- country
- leisure
Alcobaça
2460-492, Alcobaça
The Alcobaça Green Park is located at the eastern entrance to the city, preserving the old waterways leading to the Alcobaça Monastery. Covering an area of over six hectares, it is a recreational space suitable for exercise, outdoor activities, and events.
Miradouro de São Martinho do Porto
- country
- leisure
Rua Cândido dos Reis, 32
2460-096, São Martinho do Porto
From this elevation, it is possible to see the entire bay of São Martinho do Porto, a geographical feature that, due to its perfect shell shape, is unique in the country and in Europe. It has three kilometers of sand and a 250-meter-wide inlet, between the Santana hills to the south and the Farol hill to the north.
Jardim das Portas do Sol
- country
- leisure
Largo do Alcáçova, 1
2000, Santarém
It is the preferred green space for the inhabitants of Santarém and the most beautiful viewpoint in the city, offering superb views over the Tagus River and the vast, expansive floodplain. Located within the walled area, it boasts the remains of two medieval gates, various species of large trees, birdcages, a playground, and numerous benches. It also houses the Urbi Scallabis - Interpretation Centre, a space where archaeological finds from the old Alcáçova (citadel) can be found.