If you're a nature and outdoor activity lover, discover all the green spaces and parks that Lisbon has to offer during your trip.
Parque Eduardo VII Parque Eduardo VII is the largest and the most emblematic urban park, and is located in the heart of Lisbon. You'll be looking at this green landscape every day if you stay at our hotels, whether the HF Fénix Garden, the HF Fénix Music or the HF Fénix Lisboa. This is also where the biggest book fair in the country takes place, every year.
Monsanto Forest Park This is largest forest park in Portugal and one of the biggest in Europe. In the citys green lung there are plenty of activities to occupy your day, including adventure sports, walks, concerts, fairs or exhibitions. Additionally, it offers unique views over the city.
Parque da Bela Vista This natural space has been the perfect stage for hosting one of the largest national and international music events, the Rock in Rio Lisboa festival. Apart from the music festival, here you can ride a bicycle or go for a walk, away from urban routine.
Tapada das Necessidades A walled green space covered by a forest, lakes, exotic vegetation and a palace. In one of his memories, Édouard Manet wrote that his masterpiece, Le déjeuner sur lherbe, was inspired by this garden, during his short stay at Palácio das Necessidades, in 1859.
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park Extending from the Sintra mountains to the coastline of Cascais, this is a preserved natural place, a true green lung, which you can get to by car, bus or on foot. Tours are also available.
Tapada da Ajuda Tapada da Ajuda is located between Alcântara valley and Monsanto Forest Park, and its a great walled in area which was of major importance during the monarchy in Portugal. If youre looking for a cultural outdoor tour, this could be a great option.
Jardim da Estrela Located in the city centre, this is one of the most beautiful gardens in Lisbon. It contains a rich diversity of plants and trees, and an area dedicated to children, making it the perfect place for those who are seeking a green space for family time.
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If you're a nature lover, discover all the beautiful parks and gardens in Lisbon and all the activities they have to offer. And if you think you can only visit them during the warmer months, you're wrong! Portugal benefits from a Mediterranean climate and is one of the sunniest countries in Europe! Which means that, from January to December, you can enjoy outdoor activities all over the city.
We've rounded up some options, from Parque Eduardo VII, right in front of our hotels in Lisbon, to the city's green lung, Monsanto Forest Park, without forgetting Parque da Bela Vista ? with or without the Rock in Rio music festival. If you?re looking for activities to do with children, a bike ride or a walk just to take a break from the urban routine, check out our suggestions.
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