Explore the best places
Leisure in Portugal
Mata Nacional dos Medos
- country
- leisure
Estrada Florestal da Fonte da Telha
2825, Costa da Caparica
The Mata Nacional dos Medos was sown by order of King Dom João V, in the 18th century, to pin the sands of the dunes that advanced to the agricultural lands. Classified as a Botanical Reserve in 1971, this ecosystem presents conditions for recreation and leisure.
Jardim do Rio
- country
- leisure
Miradouro da Boca do Vento
2800, Almada
Ample and refreshing space that allows pleasant walks through the garden area, or simply enjoy the view over the Tagus River. There is a route that culminates in a viewpoint, next to the elevator square.
Jardim Botânico Chão das Artes
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- leisure
Rua da Cerca
2800-050, Almada
The botanical garden O Chão das Artes is located in the surroundings of Casa da Cerca, one of the main cultural centers in Almada. When walking through the outcropped garden, it is possible to enjoy the magnificent views that the various viewpoints provide. In addition to the themed gardens - Pomar das Gomas, Jardim das Telas or Jardim dos Pintores - there is also a Greenhouse, which frequently hosts exhibitions, and an open-air amphitheater.
Parque da Paz
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- leisure
Avenida Arsenal do Alfeite, 10
2810-262, Almada
A green space of about 60 hectares, it has a wide variety of plant species, a lake with swans and mallards, shaded areas and a Monument to Peace, a sculpture by José Aurélio. It is the perfect place for those looking for quietness.
Termas de Almeida Fonte Santa
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- leisure
Encosta da Fonte Santa
6350-233, Almeida
These thermal waters spring at an altitude of 560 meters, about 3.5 kilometers northwest of Almeida. The complex consists of a Balneotherapy treatment area, gyms, sauna, Turkish baths, massage rooms and a medical area. It is aimed at well-being and stress fighting, as well as the treatment of respiratory, skin, rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
Jardim de Almeida
- country
- leisure
Rua Serpa Pinto, 23
6350, Almeida
Simple, well-kept garden, with grassy areas and walking area. It has lighting and benches.
Jardim Manuel Bívar
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- leisure
Praça Dom Francisco Gomes, 12
8000-269, Faro
Garden with different types of trees and well-designed and arranged flower beds, interspersed with long cobbled corridors that invite you to take a walk. There is also a small café with a pleasant terrace. Even before the 17th century it contained important buildings such as the Hospital and Igreja da Misericórdia, and during the 17th and 19th centuries the Customs and Civil Government buildings were built here.
Jardim do Palácio de Estoi
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- leisure
Rua do Jardim
8005, Estoi
Although the works began in 1840, it was only more than half a century later that the Estoi Palace was completed. The garden of this last example of romantic architecture is characterized by the palm trees and orange trees that populate the two access paths to the garden space. Also, noteworthy is the lake and a gallery of busts.
Parque Municipal do Cabeço de Montachique
- country
- leisure
Fanhões
2670, Loures
A park with lush vegetation, plenty of tall trees, a "lung" of the parish, with several backup infrastructures and pedestrian trails in the forest area. It is equally the stage of several initiatives linked to several areas of socio-cultural animation.
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
- country
- leisure
Monte de Santa Luzia
3515, Viseu
From this space one can view the beautiful landscape of Viseu and its surroundings.