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Parque do Arnado
- country
- leisure
Caminho das Oliveirinhas
4990-146, Ponte de Lima
Theme garden where the pre-existing structures of the farm are reused, integrating them into the old erudite gardens, characteristic of different periods. This is a true botanical garden, with a large greenhouse, where plantations are made with an educational purpose. Inside, there is also a rural museum that exposes the traditional farming technics.
Lagoa Azul
- beach
- country
Lagoa Azul
2710, Penha Longa
A small reservoir for watering. It is surrounded by local trees and vegetation, together with trees from other areas and a varied fauna. Nearby, one finds the church of Penha Longa, a national monument.
Parque Central da Maia
- country
- leisure
Rua Padre António
4470-136, Maia
A wide space that has an area with trees and lawns, a big terrace and a stone-paved area.
Cidade Desportiva da Maia
- country
- leisure
Avenida Luís de Camões
4470-322, Maia
Espaço de 10 mil metros quadrados, em pleno centro da cidade da Maia, que liga em rede os vários equipamentos desportivos ali existentes: o Estádio Municipal Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho, o pavilhão gimnodesportivo, os complexos de ténis e de ginástica. Ligados através de 5 kms de percursos pedestres e áres de lazer, a Cidade Desportiva dispõe ainda de um skate park, jardins, lagos e equipamentos de ginástica.
Parque Urbano de Moutidos
- country
- leisure
Rua dos Moutidos, 233
4425-143, Águas Santas
A wide space with lawns and trees, stone pathways, a children's playground and a tea house.
Quinta da Boa Vista - Fundação Gramaxo
- country
- leisure
Rua Conselheiro Costa Aroso, 601
4470-590, Maia
Tranquilo e verdejante parque de lazer inserido na Quinta da Boa Vista, onde é possível apreciar obras de artistas como João Cutileiro, Zulmiro de Carvalho, José Emídio ou Sobral Centeno. Existe ainda um restaurante com uma particularidade - fica dentro de um coreto.
Parque de Avioso - São Pedro
- country
- leisure
Rua do Monte Grande
4475, Maia
Large green space, ideal for moments of relaxation, leisure and sport. Has two watchtowers which gets a privileged view over the 60000 square meters. Has marked trails for bikes and 4.5 miles to walk. There is no shortage of shadows, trees of various species, banks or spaces. The terrace of the restaurant and the Café is another point in the relaxing Park. It is recommended to pass by this place.
Jardim Botânico José do Canto
- country
- leisure
Rua José do Canto
9500-076, Ponta Delgada
Large green space. planted by José do Canto, husband of owner-d. Wilhelmine Brum da Silveira. There are 20 generations that this garden belongs to the same family. Highlighting an area called Valley of the ferns, built in the mid-20th century by Ernesto Hintze Ribeiro.
Lagoa Rasa
- beach
- country
Lagoa Rasa
9545, Ponta Delgada
Small pond with a very particular formation, seeming to be located in the crater of a volcano. Is surrounded by a pleasant green space, ample and quiet, ideal for sightseeing.
Lagoa do Canário
- beach
- country
Lagoa do Canário
9545, Santo António
A small lagoon surrounded by a forest park and a picnic area. At this place there is also a belvedere with lovely views of the Gruta do Inferno (Hell's Cave), a canyon along which flows a tributary of the main brook that flows to the Sete Cidades Lagoon.