One of the best things about choosing Lisbon and its region for your holidays is the easy access it provides to stunning and enchanting nature. With unique plant and animal species and perfect locations at which to observe them, discover the various parks and nature reserves where you can swap part of your holidays in the city for contact with nature. But if you prefer adrenaline to the bucolic, there are also many activities to choose in and around Lisbon. Mountain biking in Sintra or down the steep alleyways of Alfama, abseiling through nature or flying over a concert or festival, there are many extreme sports options available in the capital.
Come and discover where the four-legged and finned inhabitants of Lisbon live. The zoo’s aim to conserve habitats has been very successful in helping to reproduce species.
See the various attractions and activities in Monsanto, which stretch from bird-watching to remote-controlled cars, just a few minutes from the city centre.
Visit the luxurious gardens and greenhouses, bridges, statues, waterfalls and fountains that make Monserrate one of the must-visit places on your stay in Lisbon.
Just 1h away from Lisbon, in Lavre, a park with wild and domestic animals and many games for the whole family ! Visited by foot and by tractor, is an excellent place to contact with Nature!
This fascinating tidal mill lies inside the Sado estuary nature reserve.