Explore the best places
Leisure in Portugal
Parque da Paz
- country
- 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
- beach
- 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.
Miradouro do Penedo da Saudade
- country
- leisure
Avenida Doutor Marnoco e Sousa
3000-331, Coimbra
A belvedere filled with commemorative plaques in marble with parts of poems by famous Portuguese authors who studied in Coimbra. There is also an area, named "Retiro dos Poetas" (Poets' Corner) with effigies of authors such as Eça de Queiroz, António Nobre and João de Deus. The belvedere has magnificent town views.
Parque Verde do Mondego / Parque Doutor Manuel Braga
- country
- leisure
Avenida Emídio Navarro - Parque Verde do Mondego
3000, Coimbra
One of the loveliest city parks in Portugal, filled with gardens and luxurious trees. Located by the Mondego river, there are some statues and a nice bandstand by the architect Silva Pinto.
Mata Nacional do Choupal
- country
- leisure
Choupal
3000, Coimbra
The Choupal Woods is one of the loveliest spots in town, with quite unique plant and animal species in Portugal. The Horse Riding Centre of Coimbra is located here.
Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Coimbra
- country
- leisure
Calçada Martim de Freitas
3000-456, Coimbra
The Bottanical Gardens were created by the Marquis of Pombal in Coimbra. It is rather lovely and has thousand of scientifically interesting species, bothe local and exotic, besides decorative elements such as tanks and fountains. The guided tours include a part of the woods, the cold hothouse, the topical hothouses and the garden's central square.
Miradouro do Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Viso
- country
- leisure
Custóias
5155, Cedovim
Space with privileged views over the green mountains around.
Miradouro de Santa Bárbara
- country
- leisure
Mós
5155, Cedovim
This site will have privileged views over the Douro River, as well as on the mountains around. A breathtaking landscape, which deserves the way you have to go through to get there.
Parque de Santo António
- country
- leisure
Avenida da Misericórdia (IP 2)
5150-592, Vila Nova de Foz Côa
Large modern Park, pleasant and verdant, with a wide source of fountain and a children's playground. With a calm and relaxing atmosphere, is ideal for a walk!