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“We had only one day to visit Sintra and we had a great visit in this park with multiple different area to discover like architecture details, caves, waterfalls, castle... Very nice, refreshing and peaceful place”
“There is an amazing garden with a lots of things to discover and see, it seem like the fairytale world, you always walk among nature, trees and rocks!”
“We totally enjoyed this beautiful, magical variety as well as a stunning temporary exhibition by the Japanese nature photographer Takashi Amano - his mystical, submerged Japanese gardens.”
“It starts with the beautiful architecture of the building and the surrounding Park of Nations, going thru a well organized exposition of living aquatic specimens in a giant aquarium, including Antarctic penguins.”
“2nd visit to this beautiful secluded beach Can be difficult to climb down to so wear trainers !! Stunning when u get to the bottom !! Just go their reminds me of Jurassic Park !!”
“Some 4 km away from Sintra , you can visit the wonderful park of Monserrate, with exuberant gardens, a richest botanical garden, with many winding paths among the lakes is very nice.”
“The palace and the Park together are the best on Sintra A romantic ambience lovely on a sunny day Suitable for all specially for photographers who will love the park”
“We loved spending time in this park, it is very spacious, but also varied, great to walk or cycle around, with some undulations, a couple of lakes, trees and toilets which include showers.”
“The Porto City Park consubstantiates one of the most perfect linkes between the countryside and the sea: - It is absolutely amazing to stand at the middle of the Park, surrounded by well-framed vegetation and rela...”
“This park is an absolute pleasure to walk around and is full of exotic plants, trees and birds as well as shaded seating areas where you can picnic or just sit and relax while various fowl stroll around you.”
“A well maintained and beautiful park with lots of benches, water features with tons of turtles, colourful hens and roosters, peacocks, a quaint cafe and a beautiful mansion.”
“... hill, - or simply enjoy breathtaking views on open ocean, huge waves hitting the rocks and soak up nature, sun, wind, - this fascinating place is an excellent spot for meditation and unmissable feeling of indu...”
“We walked to the sight by foot from Sintra passing by enormous stones, walls of the ancient castles and beautiful palaces, hiking through untouched forests of the national park.”
“The cleanest and clearest waters surrounded by an impressive green mountain, Arrábida Natural Park !”
“Despite the difficult access to the beach and the absence of parking for cars, it is suggested to leave the car in "Figueirinha" beach or in the Car Park of the "Cimenteira", and walk a little bit towards the beac...”
“Wonderfull place to walk or jogging, or just to spend a little time next to the water and nature, perfect for a summer day.”
“The Park has several attractions, since a river, a lake, birds, rabbits, old constructions, a restaurant, a bar, etc..., but what I most enjoy is the freedom to go for a walk or run through nature, between several...”
“A primary surfing beach with high wave and ideal surfing conditions, Guincho beach is also wonderful to visit to take a walk in nature - you can feel the clean, fresh air as you breath in - the beach is always new...”
“Take advantage of the free readily available bikes and cycle from Cascais (20 - 30 mins easy ride) Check out the dunes and off into the national park.”
“Great place, quite particular, great views over the sea, great place to have a great, calm and relax afternoon and enjoy the beautiful sunset, always really close to the nature without a doubt.”
“Good for who enjoy beautiful nature and trekking with quiet environment.”
“For those of you that are located in Almada and like to enjoy the nature, and workout a bit (jogging, running, hiking or biking)... this is a public park that offers few kilometers of open space crowded with trees...”
“Tróia is an amazing peninsula Atlantic Ocean in one side Sado River in the other side Both sides offer an amazing nature, perfect to do hiking and water sports... Tróia Beach has an enormous sand area, kilometers...”
“However the journey down is well worth it as when you arrive your greeted with breathtaking views of the white sand and crystal clear waters in the middle of nature.”
“Estufa Fria is located in Park of Eduardo VII, right in the center of Lisbon, to stroll in the wonderful tropical gardens, with rock waterfalls, all sorts of exotic plants and flowers, banana trees, many plants ar...”
“There is also a fantastic view point at the top of the park! It’s defiantly a must!”