Explore the best places
Leisure in Portugal
Parque Municipal da Alta Vila
- country
- leisure
Rua Dona Maria Aguiar Seabra Cruz
3750-161, Águeda
This park is the most important leisure area in town, with an area of 31 400 m2. It has wide lawns and many trees. There is a hunting pavilion, a pigeon house, a chapel, a hothouse, a mini-zoo, a tennis court and an artificial lake.
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
- country
- 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.
Parque Municipal de Arouca
- country
- leisure
Avenida 25 de Abril, 34
4540, Arouca
A park with abundant vegetation, flowerbeeds and lakes. There is a picnic area.
Miradouro da Frecha da Mizarela
- country
- leisure
Mizarela
4540, Arouca
A belvedere by the famous waterfalls that are over 60 metres high, with views of the surrounding hills.
Jardim Marechal Carmona
- country
- leisure
Avenida da Républica
2750-642, Cascais
A pleasant green space, with large lawns and several reasons of interest, namely a juvenile library, a mini-zoo, a children's playground and a picnic area. In the garden one can visit the museum of the counts of Castro Guimarães and the 17th century chapel of Saint Sebastian. It is also known as Parque da Gandarinha.
Jardim do Sameiro
- country
- leisure
Parque do Sameiro
4560, Penafiel
A large park with a magnificent view of the city and of the Sousa Valley. One can walk among huge trees and rest in one of the garden benches. A special note to the fountains, the bandstand and the crucifix of Our Lady of Piedade.
Termas de São Vicente
- beach
- leisure
Avenida de São Miguel, 7
4575-373, Pinheiro
The São Vicente thermae were first authorized in 1901 (and later in 1927). Nevertheless, the population already used these waters to rest and treat several different illnesses since the Roman days. Its 50 há are rich in granitic terrains water. Consideered the most alcaline of all the Portuguese sulphuric waters,they are specifically indicated for the treatment of respiratory diseases, rheumatism and muscular and bone diseases. Even so, its activity is currently suspended due to the bad condition of the water.