Portugal
15 Best Parks & Nature in Portugal
If parks and natural escapes are your reason to travel, this is Portugal sorted for you.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers in Portugal. Refreshed monthly.
Oceanário de Lisboa
Park & nature · LisbonThe Oceanário de Lisboa is a world-class aquarium located in the Parque das Nações, a modern waterfront district built for the 1998 World Exposition.
Read our full guide →Parque Eduardo VII
Park & nature · LisbonFree entryParque Eduardo VII is Lisbon's grand central park, a formal, sloping green expanse of geometric box hedges climbing a hill above the Marquês de Pombal roundabout, aligned to give a sweeping view down…
Read our full guide →Lisbon Zoo
Park & nature · LisbonLisbon Zoo, founded in 1884, is a zoological garden in Lisbon, Portugal, housing about 2,000 animals from more than 300 species.
Read our full guide →Matosinhos Beach
Park & nature · MatosinhosFree entryMatosinhos Beach (Praia de Matosinhos) is a long, sandy stretch along the Atlantic coast just north of Porto.
Read our full guide →Torre de Belem Garden
Park & nature · LisbonFree entryThe Torre de Belem Garden is a peaceful park located along the Tagus River in Lisbon, right next to the iconic Belém Tower.
Read our full guide →Praia da Coelha
Park & nature · AlbufeiraFree entryPraia da Coelha is a small, sheltered beach nestled between cliffs on the Algarve coast, just west of Albufeira's bustling center.
Read our full guide →Garden of the Castle of São Jorge
Park & nature · LisbonThe Garden of the Castle of São Jorge (Jardim do Castelo de São Jorge) is a serene green space within the historic castle walls, offering some of the best panoramic views of Lisbon.
Read our full guide →Jardim Botanico Tropical
Park & nature · LisbonFree entryJardim Botânico Tropical, located in the Belém district of Lisbon, is a serene botanical garden that showcases a rich collection of tropical and subtropical plants from Portugal's former colonies…
Read our full guide →Praia das Rocas
Park & nature · Castanheira de PeraFree entryPraia das Rocas is a popular river beach located along the Zêzere River in the central Portugal region of Castanheira de Pera.
Read our full guide →Praia dos Pescadores
Park & nature · EriceiraFree entryPraia dos Pescadores (Fishermen's Beach) is a charming sandy beach in the heart of Ericeira, a historic fishing town on Portugal's Silver Coast.
Read our full guide →Jardim Gulbenkian
Park & nature · LisbonFree entryJardim Gulbenkian is a tranquil oasis in the heart of Lisbon, offering a peaceful escape from the city's bustling streets.
Read our full guide →Poca Das Lesmas
Park & nature · SeixalFree entryPoca Das Lesmas is a serene park located in Seixal, a charming village on the northern coast of Madeira.
Read our full guide →Jardim do Torel
Park & nature · LisbonFree entryNestled on a hilltop in the heart of Lisbon, Jardim do Torel is a serene park that blends lush greenery with stunning vistas over the city.
Read our full guide →Jardim Botanico da Ajuda
Park & nature · LisbonJardim Botanico da Ajuda, established in 1768, is one of the oldest botanical gardens in Portugal, tucked away in the Belem district of Lisbon.
Read our full guide →Algarve Water World
Park & nature · LagosAlgarve Water World is a family-friendly water park situated at the Marina de Lagos in the historic town of Lagos, Portugal.
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