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Leisure in Portugal
Miradouro de Silvares
- country
- leisure
Silvares
6230, Fundão
Small and cozy viewpoint with a privileged view over the center of Silvares.
Parque de Lazer da Barragem de Capinha
- country
- leisure
Barragem de Capinha
6230-145, Fundão
Park supporting the Capinha Dam, comprising changing rooms, a river swimming pool, a maintenance circuit and a beach soccer field.
Parque do Ribeiro do Fontão
- country
- leisure
Ribeiro do Fontão
5460, Boticas
The surrounding the banks of the Ribeiro do Fontão, whose meandering waters represent one of the most symbolic elements and more present in Botiquenses landscapes, presents itself as a unique space: the green of the gardens, reminiscent of the lush natural pastures, is crisscrossed by footpaths, hedges or trees, a mill, a drum and the sculpture to Miguel Torga, next to which are excerpts of his writings about the places of the municipality.
Jardim Tropical Monte Palace
- country
- leisure
Caminho do do Monte, 174
9050, Funchal
This is one of the most beautiful gardens on the Madeira Island, located about 5 km from the city center of Funchal. It occupies an area of 70000 m2 and is reforested with exotic plants from several continents. You can see cycads and proteas from South Africa, heather from Scotland, or redwoods from America. The vegetation mixes with ponds full of Koi fish, providing a spectacle of beauty and color. The alleys of the Garden are full of tile panels from the 16th and 20th centuries. Also, noteworthy are the terracotta panels and the 40 panels on the Portugal History.
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.
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 …
Termas das Águas de Carvalhelhos
- beach
- leisure
Rua das Caldas, 12
5460-130, Beça
Situated at 800 m altitude at the foot of a pre-Roman castro and surrounded by the leafy Park of Serra do Barroso, Carvalhelhos thermal baths (so-called Holy due to be can bandage) provide a rest revitalizer. The waters of median mineralization are indicated to restore the natural balance of the body and are particularly recommended for skin diseases and dermatological pathologies, afeções of the digestive system and circulatory system.
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.