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Leisure in Portugal
Jardim da Devesa
- country
- 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.
Mata Nacional dos Sete Montes
- country
- leisure
Avenida Dr. Vieira Guimarães, 1
2300, Tomar
The Mata Nacional dos Sete Montes has 39 hectares of forests and gardens that belonged to the Order of Christ for centuries. In 1938 it returned to the State after belonging for a century to the Costa Cabral family, who had acquired it together with the Convent of Christ. The flora is rich, and you can find, for example, pines and wild pines, oaks, oak trees, cypresses and centuries-old olive trees. Also noteworthy is the Charolinha, a small classic temple turned into an island by the surrounding lake.
Miradouro de Belmonte
- country
- leisure
Largo Bombeiros Voluntários, 129
6250, Belmonte
Space with stone benches, from where you can get beautiful panoramic views of the entire region.
Parque da Fantasia
- country
- leisure
Rua Sarmento Pimentel, 17-D
2720-516, Amadora
Refurbished in 2022, it has equipment and spaces as diverse as: playgrounds, leisure area, pedestrian paths, cable car and great shades.
Parque Fonte das Avencas
- country
- leisure
Estrada Serra da Mira
2650-114, Amadora
This park, located between Serra da Mira and A-da-Beja, in Mina de Água, covers 4.5 hectares. It has trails for walking or mountain biking, garden benches along the entire terrain and a flatter area for picnics, served by piped water tanks. It also has a children's playground. It is possible to practice outdoor sports and recreational activities.
Parque da BD - Turma da Mônica / Maurício de Sousa
- country
- leisure
Rua das Indústrias - Rua Maria Alda Barbosa Nogueira
2700-393, Amadora
Space created as a tribute to Maurício de Sousa, author of "Turma da Mônica". It has its own equipment for children with reduced mobility and has a library with books by this iconic character.
Parque das Artes e do Desporto
- country
- leisure
Estrada da Serra da Mira
2650-080, Amadora
The Arts and Sports Park, located in Amadora, in the old Lixeira da Boba, has multifunctional spaces, framed in an area where you can walk, run or ride a bike. Allied to sport and well-being, park users can also admire an art exhibition throughout the park.
Parque da Ilha Mágica do Lido
- country
- leisure
Rua Coronel José Lemos, 13-A
2700-323, Amadora
Park consisting of a lake and an area dedicated to extreme sports. In the center of the lake is a pole that can be climbed and the entire lake can be crossed with boats, rafts, bridges and rappel. It also has an area for the little ones, with amusements and a cable car.
Parque Aventura
- country
- leisure
Estrada da Falagueira
2700-364, Amadora
Large space, located on the outskirts of a residential area, with green pedestrian and cycle areas, as well as elements of the architectural heritage. The Falagueira stream runs along the entire length of the park.
Parque Central da Amadora
- country
- leisure
Rua dos Bombeiros Voluntários
2700, Amadora
Green area with a sports area consisting of a basketball field, soccer field and changing rooms. It also has an area for seniors, children's playground and traditional games area. Careful appearance, lawned areas, tarred footpaths.