From the second highest parish in Portugal one may view one of the most dazzling landscapes that the country has to offer. From the top, at an altitude of 1052 metres, one may view the Montemuro mountain with the Paiva valley to the north and the granite Caramulo mountain to the south. One should also go down to the village of Pena and to its schist covered valley.

This location can have a picnic surrounded by a typical scenario of the region.

Lagoon located in the crater of a volcano, forming a spectacle of great natural beauty. It was recently waterproofed, now allowing more correct water retention.

The Woods of the Boa Viagem Hill are the larges forest reservation by the town of Figueira da Foz. With an area of 400 hectares, it is a lovely natural and landscape example, with seeveral leisure areas for its visitors. There is a picnic area with much shade and a playground.

Inserted in the Protected Landscape Area of Serra do Açor, near the village of Benfeita, Fraga da Pena is a kind of replica, on a reduced scale, of Poço do Inferno, in Serra da Estrela. When heading towards Ribeira da Mata, the waters of Barroca das Degrainhas encounter a difference in level of more than 20 meters, forming a waterfall and, below, a small pond. The cliff is covered with moss and surrounded by vegetation. The temperature of the place, even in summer, is extraordinarily low.

Space lawn and trees with a few tables and benches for picnics.

The mountains, the appealing dams and the crystal clear water streams are the best riches of Vieira do Minho. The Forest Park aims to preserve the nature of the Cabreira Mountain.

From the bridge on the Arouce river to the abandoned village of Talasnal, there is a whole variety of flora and fauna that the Quercus organization has been aiming to preserve. The Lousã mountain is the western continuation of the Central Iberian ridge. An area of large chestnut trees and several preying birds, as well as boars, weasels, genets and badgers.