Jardim do Torel – Lisbon’s secret garden
Lisboetas call this place the “hidden garden”, or “the city’s hiding place”. Jardim do Torel ligt lies on the top of one of the…
Parks in Lisbon
Like any big city, Lisbon is well-equipped when it comes to parks. Makes sense, because Lisbon can be pretty hot, especially in summer! Most locals also go out during hot days to find some refreshment, or have a picnic in the large, well-groomed parks.
Plan your route in Lisbon well and make sure there is always a bit of relaxation between sitting in one of these parks. These are our favorite spots.
Jardim da Estrela truly is a large city garden of Lisbon. Relaxing is the right word to describe the park. Locals come to picnic and meet each other, you won’t see tourists that much.
Adjacent to miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Baixa with Castelo de São Jorge in the background.Closer to the gates it’s fairly busy with people who are struggling to take the most beautiful picture. But if you walk on a bit you’ll find many quiet places where you can sit and enjoy the beautiful view.
Park Adamastor is actually also a miradouro near Santa Catarina. It is a popular place with locals. The park is named after the mythical giant from Greek mythology. There is a gigantic image of Adamastor in the park.Adamastor refers to a poem by Luís de Camões and Adamastor is central to the forces of nature that the Portuguese navigators had to defy during their voyages of discovery.
Quintas das Conchas e Lilases is a lovely park to rest after a few days in the busy city centre, but it’s also ideal if you bring your kids to Lisbon. The park is just outside the centre, in the Lumiar district, it’s eas to reach by subway.
Jardim Boto Machado is a small but relaxed city park in the middle of Alfama. When you’re discovering Alfama, this park is ideal for a break.
When you walk down Avenida da Liberdade towards Marques Pombal you’ll reach this big city park: Parque Eduardo VII. In our opinion this is one of the most special parks, with its nice views over the Tagus river. Wondering what else to do, read that here.
In one of our favorite neighbourhoods Príncipe Real you can find this very popular park Jardim do Príncipe Real full with with locals. Jardim Príncipe Real is less than 10 minutes walk from Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcantâra.
Parque da Liberdade in Sintra is wonderful to walk around for an afternoon. There are many small paths where you can climb and clamber and in the meantime also enjoy nature.
The whole park: Parque Marechal Carmona in Cascais is equipped for children between 1 and 12 years, but also for adults it is wonderful to be here.
There is a big solstice with beach chairs and the park is relaxing to read a book or enjoy the peace. There is so much more to see in this park.
Plan your route in Lisbon well and make sure there is always a bit of relaxation between sitting in one of these parks. These are our favorite spots.
Jardim da Estrela
Jardim da Estrela truly is a large city garden of Lisbon. Relaxing is the right word to describe the park. Locals come to picnic and meet each other, you won’t see tourists that much.
More about Jardim da Estrela »
Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara
Adjacent to miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Baixa with Castelo de São Jorge in the background.Closer to the gates it’s fairly busy with people who are struggling to take the most beautiful picture. But if you walk on a bit you’ll find many quiet places where you can sit and enjoy the beautiful view.
More about Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara »
Adamastor
Park Adamastor is actually also a miradouro near Santa Catarina. It is a popular place with locals. The park is named after the mythical giant from Greek mythology. There is a gigantic image of Adamastor in the park.Adamastor refers to a poem by Luís de Camões and Adamastor is central to the forces of nature that the Portuguese navigators had to defy during their voyages of discovery.
More about Adamastor »
Quintas das Conchas e Lilases
Quintas das Conchas e Lilases is a lovely park to rest after a few days in the busy city centre, but it’s also ideal if you bring your kids to Lisbon. The park is just outside the centre, in the Lumiar district, it’s eas to reach by subway.
More about Quintas das Conchas e Lilases »
Jardim Boto Machado
Jardim Boto Machado is a small but relaxed city park in the middle of Alfama. When you’re discovering Alfama, this park is ideal for a break.
>More about Jardim Boto Machado »
Parque Eduardo VII
When you walk down Avenida da Liberdade towards Marques Pombal you’ll reach this big city park: Parque Eduardo VII. In our opinion this is one of the most special parks, with its nice views over the Tagus river. Wondering what else to do, read that here.
More about Parque Eduardo VII »
Jardim do Príncipe Real
In one of our favorite neighbourhoods Príncipe Real you can find this very popular park Jardim do Príncipe Real full with with locals. Jardim Príncipe Real is less than 10 minutes walk from Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcantâra.
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Parks in greater Lisbon
Parque da Liberdade – Sintra
Parque da Liberdade in Sintra is wonderful to walk around for an afternoon. There are many small paths where you can climb and clamber and in the meantime also enjoy nature.
More about Parque da Liberdade »
Parque Marechal Carmona – Cascais
The whole park: Parque Marechal Carmona in Cascais is equipped for children between 1 and 12 years, but also for adults it is wonderful to be here.
There is a big solstice with beach chairs and the park is relaxing to read a book or enjoy the peace. There is so much more to see in this park.
More about Parque Marechal Carmona»
Jardim das Amoreiras – park of the mulberry trees
Officially this park is called Jardim Marcelino de Mesquita, but among Lisboetas it is better known as Jardim das Amoreiras: park of the mulberry…
Jardim Botánico de Ajuda – oasis of tranquility
The royal botanical garden of Ajuda, Jardim Botánico de Ajuda, just across from the Royal Palácio Ajuda, was created in 1768 as the first…
Jardim do Campo Grande – big green area in the city centre
When you look at a Lisbon city map you see a rectangular green strip north of the city centre, just south of the ring…
Miradouro da Graça – inspiration for artists
The Miradouro da Graça viewpoint, also known as Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, is especially popular with young people who seek some cooling…
Parque Infantil do Alvito playground in Monsanto
This is certainly one of the coolest playgrounds we have encountered in Lisbon: Parque Infantil do Alvito. Large, clean and something to do for…
Campo das Cebolas – spectacular view of Alfama
In the 13th century a daily vegetable market was held at Campo das Cebolas. It is also from this time that the square owes…
Parque Eduardo VII – park with a grand view
Parque Eduardo VII might not be the most spectacular park in Lisbon, but the view that the park offers definitely makes it worthwhile to…
Miradouro de Santa Luzia – romantic view
If it’s romance you want, you have to go to Miradouro de Santa Luzia. This beautiful vantage point is next to the eponymous church:…
Miradouro da Nossa Senhora do Monte – highest vantage point in Lisbon
Miradouro da Nossa Senhora do Monte is the highest miradouros in Lisbon. If you want to come back from Lisbon with beautiful panoramic photos…
Jardim Principe Real – quiet city park, loved by locals
One of our favorite parks in Lisbon is Jardim Príncipe Real. Even though it is next to a fairly busy road, Rua da Escola…
Parque da Quinta das Conchas e dos Lilases
Parque da Quinta das Conchas e dos Lilases is certainly one of our favorite parks in Lisbon. To get here you travel by subway…
Jardim Botto Machado – A day in the park with locals
It’s hard to imagine: just a few years ago we wouldn’t recommended you go to the Jardim Botto Machado park in Alfama. There were…
Lisbon with children – our favorite playgrounds
Like most big cities, Lisbon keeps a keen eye on the the little ones. There are more than 150 playgrounds in the city, suitable…
Jardim da Estrela – park for all ages
Laid back and chill are the right words to describe this park, Jardim da Estrela. You will run into many Lisboetas having a picnic…
Miradouros – scenic viewpoints in Lisbon
Lisbon is built on seven hills, so there is always a place with an overlook of the city. Miradouros (scenic viewpoints) are often tiled…
