A space with views of the Guadiana river and the rapids that are form by the tightening of the river's banks (from 25 to 3 metres wide). All around it, the lovely Alentejo landcapes dominate an area where the human presencee is still quite rare.

A Guadiana reviver area, to the north of Mértola, where th river becomes narrower and that is why the locals used to say that one could cross from one bank to the other "num pulo" (in a jump). It is also said that the wolves used that passage a lot. The rapids caused by that compression of the river banks from 25 to 3 metres, are one of the main features. The natural waterfalls are also frequent and the highest one is 15 metres tall. The access is by a dirt road.

Former enclosed field of a farm with a convent that the earthquake destroyed. Nowadays it is a set of gardens and preserve, rich in exotic vegetation. The Casa do Regalo with the lakes, greenhouses, Virtues statue and the bust of Dom João V stands out. Integrated in this area is the Palácio das Necessidades, classified as Public Interest Monument and where the Foreign Office is set.

Built for the Great Exhibition of the Portuguese World, in 1940, is has large lawns. The monuments paying homage to Gago Coutibho and Sacadura Cabral stand out. It is a great leisure area, ideal for walks, bicycle or skate rides.

Opened in 1825, it was oredered by the Marquês de Tomar. In the XIX century it was called the Passeio da Estrela. The vegetation is secular with about 800 arboreous species and large variety of flowers. It is a garden of romantic conception and a has a bandstand, an esplanade, a library, a greenhouse, artificial grottos, lakes and picnic area, being one of the most pleasant spaces in the city.

Created in 1934, it has about 1000 ha and is called the city lung. It has a space of ecologic reserve, protecting 150 species. It also has a leisure area with restaurants, café, playground and lots of space to walk.

The Bela Vista (Lovely View) Park is the result of the reconversion of an old farm, one among the many that once existed in the eastern part of town. Th first plantation of trees dates back to almost two decades before now. Nonetheless, the Park only opened its gates in 1991. A wide area where musical events take place.

This space has three wood benches, a small lake with a spring, a few trees and a fountain.

This space with trees and plenty of shade has several wood benches and a lake.

A space with a fine lawn, as well as trees and a few wood benches.