Parks

In today’s Shorty, we’ll answer the simple question, “What did you do yesterday?”, using the Portuguese simple past tense (pretérito perfeito), as well as the past continuous tense (pretérito imperfeito).

Gabriel and Violeta meet in the park and bond over their love for animals and the outdoors.

Learn more about Arca d’Água, a beautiful park in the city of Porto.

Learn about Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal. Correction on Line 5: We recorded this as “1933 metros”, but the actual elevation is “1993 metros”.

Learn about Peneda-Gerês National Park, a beautiful place in the north of Portugal.

A hidden gem in the center of Coimbra, Sereia Garden is a beautiful park filled with interesting sculptures, many species of trees, and its fountain, an integral part of a long-standing university tradition.

Do you like camping? Discover the best campsites in Portugal to enjoy nature and get a break from the city.

For a small country, Portugal has a huge variety of wildlife. Discover some of the common, and not so common, animals found throughout Portugal’s islands, natural parks, and other areas.

Parque Eduardo VII is a public park located in the city of Lisbon. Learn more about the history and construction of this beautiful green area with a stunning view!

Manteigas is a Portuguese village with a beautiful landscape and plenty of gastronomic delights for its visitors to enjoy! Explore the neighboring village of Serra da Estrela, home of the famous buttery cheese and other local delicacies.

Come visit the magnificent Palácio da Comenda in Arrábida, designed by a Portuguese architect with breathtaking views for the brave who visit it! Legend has it that the estate is haunted… Is it true?