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Parque Ecológico do Funchal
- country
- leisure
ER 103
9050, Funchal
Leisure space where environmental education actions are carried out and whose main objective is to preserve the natural heritage. In this place, more than 30 species of birds have already been observed, and the existing flora is quite varied, highlighting the indigenous plants. It has five support houses, two of which welcome volunteers from the park's activities.
Parque de Santa Catarina
- country
- leisure
Praceta do Infante
9000, Funchal
Green area with 36000 m2, which offers a breathtaking view over Funchal. Highlight for a lagoon with a small island, where ducks and swans live, for the bird aviaries and for some sculptures dedicated to different personalities.
Miradouro do Pináculo
- country
- leisure
Rua Conde Carvalhal
9060-054, Funchal
Place from where you can enjoy a magnificent view over Funchal.
Jardim Botânico da Madeira
- country
- leisure
Caminho do Meio, Bom Sucesso
9064-251, Funchal
This garden is located at about three kilometres from the centre of Funchal. It has about 2000 vegetal species, including plants that exist only in the Madeira island and in other Atlantic islands such as the Azores, the Canaries and Cape Verde. There are about 100 local species, that rang from those that grow on the sunniest hillsides of the island to the typical vegetation. One may find plants as diverse as plants from the Hymalaians and tropical plants. One will find tropical and subtropical fruit trees, such as mangoes, avocados, coffee, sugar cane and more, as well as cooking …
Lagoa da Vela
- beach
- country
Lagoa da Vela
3080, Bom Sucesso
Surrounded by the Pinhal de Quiaios and green fields, Lagoa da Vela has an elongated shape and runs parallel to the sea, about five kilometers away. It is the largest lagoon in Bom Sucesso, two kilometers long and 300 meters wide. Its depth, about five meters, makes it little vegetated. It has an abundant aquatic fauna and is connected to the Foja river through a stream.
Vilarinho Seco
- country
- heritage
Vilarinho Seco
5460, Vilarinho Seco
Located on the foothils of Barroso Mountain, Vilarinho Seco is one of the most well preserved and characteristic villages in the region. The granite espigueiros (small cereal warehouses), the houses with culm rooftops and some of the inhabitants in traditional clothes create an interesting traditional atmosphere. In the centre, there are a square with the tank, the crucifix and the chapel, an impressive example of the popular architcture. It has a communal oven.
Boticas Parque - Natureza e Biodiversidade
- country
- leisure
EN311, 2
5460-513, Vilar
Theme park designed to promote proper management of protected areas and the preservation of biodiversity, at the same time it aims to be a dynamic pole of the local economy, locking so the rural exodus.
Parque Urbano do Rio Diz
- country
- leisure
Rua da Direção Geral de Viação
6300-312, Guarda
Large recreational space, with about 21 hectares, consisting of a water mirror, a children's playground, a semi-covered multipurpose space with rooms for parties and events, a toy library and a library.
Parque da Cidade de Guimarães
- country
- leisure
Rua Antero de Quental
4810, Guimarães
The Parque da Cidade de Guimarães is a large and pleasant park that has a children's playground, multi-sports area, ping-pong table, fitness circuit and a lake.