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Leisure in Portugal
Jardim do Morro
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- leisure
Rua Rocha Leão
4400, Vila Nova de Gaia
Located next to the upper deck of the D. Luís bridge, at the foot of Serra do Pilar, Jardim do Morro has an abundant green area, a children's playground, an esplanade and an open-air auditorium, often the stage for shows. There is a viewpoint with a panoramic view of the city of Porto and the Douro River.
Miradouro das Fontaínhas
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- leisure
Alameda das Fontaínhas
4000-235, Porto
The Fontaínhas Viewpoint is located in one of the historic areas of the city of Porto. It is located next to Ponte do Infante and, from here, you can see Vila Nova de Gaia, on the other side of the river, as well as part of the popular D. Luís I Bridge. It is also one of the most used places to see the fireworks foe the Saint John feasts.
Passeio das Virtudes
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- leisure
Passeio das Virtudes
4050-629, Porto
In this gardened place you have privileged view over the Pavilhão Rosa Mota, The Douro River, Miragaia (district) and the neighbour city Vila Nova de Gaia.
Pérgola da Avenida do Brasil
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- leisure
Avenida do Brasil
4150-378, Porto
If you go for a walk by the sea, this is an unavoidable place: at sunset, the sun touches the sea and the sky turns red, producing a nostalgic unique scenery. You may witness this from this large terrace.
Jardins do Palácio de Cristal do Porto
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- leisure
Rua Dom Manuel II
4050-346, Porto
This late 19th century garden, designed by the architect Emile David, has exotic plants, rose gardens, fountains, ponds, animals, statues, water mirrors, avenues, concert spaces, a children's space, belvederes and a chapel. Inside, it houses the Rosa Mota Pavilion, a sport and cultural events' venue, the Almeida Garrett Library, among other equipments. In this landscaped complex the Garden of Feelings deserves to be highlighted, as it offers an excellent panoramic over the river Douro.
Miradouro Capela da Senhora da Guia
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- leisure
Rua Nossa Senhora da Guia
3620, Moimenta Da Beira
Viewpoint that offers magnificent views over the entire region.
Miradouro de Santa Bárbara
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- leisure
Aldeia de Nacomba
3620, Moimenta Da Beira
Viewpoint that offers magnificent views over the entire region.
Miradouro do Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
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- leisure
Castelo
3620, Moimenta Da Beira
Viewpoint that offers magnificent views over the entire region.
Miradouro Senhora da Penha
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- leisure
Castelo de Vide
7320, São João Baptista
Viewpoint with views over the historic center and the fortification of Castelo de Vide.
Parque João José da Luz
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- leisure
Largo de Gonçalo Eanes
7320, Castelo de Vide
Park with abundant vegetation, a bandstand and ice cream stand. Inside, a small waterfall built in Escusa stone and embellished with a copy of the "Manneken-Pis" statuette from Brussels stands out. The garden also has a children's playground.