Explore the best places
Leisure in Portugal
Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem
- country
- leisure
Rua Mira Mar
2560, Torres Vedras
Viewpoint with beautiful panoramic views over the ocean. Take advantage of the benches to relax and enjoy the magnificent landscape.
Miradouro da Ponta da Vigia
- country
- leisure
Rua A-ver-o-Mar
2560, Torres Vedras
Beautiful place to enjoy and take pictures of the Atlantic Ocean. A calm and relaxing corner, perfect for a romantic walk.
Termas do Vimeiro
- beach
- leisure
Rua Fonte dos Frades
2560-071, Maceira
Located between the village of Maceira and Praia do Porto Novo, the spa of Fonte dos Frades is part of the spa resort of Vimeiro, in a scenic setting surrounded by magnificent gardens, in the valley of the Alcabrichel River. The water from this source is sodium-magnesian chlorinated, with a total mineralization of 3,200 mg/liter.
Parque do Choupal
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- leisure
EN8
2560, Torres Vedras
Park with century-old trees, plane trees and swings. Inside, there is a bandstand and a kennel. Nice place for picnics or just for a walk.
Miradouro da Frecha da Mizarela
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- leisure
Mizarela
4540, Arouca
A belvedere by the famous waterfalls that are over 60 metres high, with views of the surrounding hills.
Jardim da Quinta da Subserra
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- leisure
Largo 1° de Maio - Quinta da Subserra
2600, Vila Franca de Xira
The garden belongs to a 19th century farm, where the nobility used to gather, the royal family included. The set includes the building, the grotto, the tank, the pigeon houses and the garden that stands out for its busts and for the tiles.
Parque da Cidade
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- leisure
Rua Bartolomeu da Costa
6000-773, Castelo Branco
It had profound refurbishment works under the Polis programme, and it is located right in front of Jardim do Paço and is another popular leisure spot. As part of this rworks, the space, which was once a farm with gardens, has given place to a very pleasant park with a large green area and in which water takes on a prominent place. However, some elements have been preserved, such as the pergola, a mass of cedars, the Mata dos Loureiros or the Porta de Roma.
Jardim do Paço
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- leisure
Rua Bartolomeu da Costa, 5
6000-773, Castelo Branco
Classified as a national monument, it is one of the ex-libris of the city and one of the most original examples of the Baroque style in Portugal, having been built at the behest of D. João de Mendonça, Bishop of Guarda, around 1720. It features five lakes on the main slope, where the water features stand out, while the intermediate one has the Lago das Coroas and the Stairs of the Apostles and Kings, where all the Portuguese monarchs are represented. On the upper deck is the Staircase of Moses.
Miradouro de São Gens
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- leisure
Rua da Piscina
6000, Castelo Branco
The views it offers over the historic area of Castelo Branco and the region greatly reward the effort required to reach it. It is located close to the Castle and opened in 1941, built to “hide” the water supply tanks and later reclassified during the Polis program. The garden benches and shadows invite you to take a well-deserved rest, while contemplating the panoramic view that goes from Serra da Estrela to the border.
Jardim da Devesa
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- leisure
Praça do Município
6000, Castelo Branco
Small garden located in the center of the city, in front of the Town Hall. There is a small café with a pleasant covered terrace and a few benches where you can rest while watching the hustle and bustle of the city. Here you can appreciate the typical Portuguese pavement decorated with the characteristic embroidery designs of Castelo Branco.