Sightseeing in Lisbon isn't easy. Lisbon is one of the hilliest cities I've ever been to. It's not…read morequite San Francisco but it's in the running. After a long day of walking around, my legs and feet felt like spaghetti. That's why it's nice to take a break throughout the day and relax a little bit. That's exactly what I did at Jardim de Estrela. This is a large park with plenty of trails, vegetation, and benches. I took advantage of the beauty and meditated here. Beyond the sights, there are several statues throughout the park to check out and learn some history. There are also a bunch of ducks and geese that hang out by the lake. The geese are huge! I'm not sure what they feed them in Portugal but we're talking mutant geese. If you're willing to hang out with mutant geese, this is a relaxing spot to spend some time at.

We loved this place! We were going to the Estrela church but mass was just beginning so we walked…read moreacross the street and found this charming park. It was raining, so it was just us, the ducks and geese and a few dog walkers. It was so peaceful and beautiful. The trees here are enormous and beautiful. It's a lovely place to sit and relax. Plenty of places to stop for coffee and plenty of sculptures to admire.

It was a little chilly and windy, so the beach was empty and we didn't get to swim, but we enjoyed…read morethe scenery for a little while. The waves were crashing and it was pretty soothing. We could see the outdoor pool of the Estalagem Muchaxo hotel, and there were even a couple of people fishing off of the high rocks. Our tour guide told us it's a really popular place to surf when the weather is warm, especially for kite surfers, so I can only imagine how full the beach would get, since it's actually smaller than I thought it would be. Either way, great views!

Not a great beach for surf or lounging. However, due to the wind... windsurfing is very popular…read morehere. Visited the beach and the wind almost blew me away several times. Pretty spot to take pics but hang on to your hat!

After two hours in the museum, I took some time here to explore the garden before heading back into…read more"civilization" and wandering the city of Lisbon. The park dates back to 1969 which is well after the passing of Calouste Gulbenkian. It is over 19 acres in size and has two lakes inside. Interestingly, the Spanish Embassy used to be here! Lots of walking paths, several sitting areas, lots of spots to just... relax. Entrance to the garden is free. [Review 19006 overall - 204 in Portugal - 2530 of 2022.]

The park is a little oasis in the middle of the city. A nice pond in the middle, surrounded by…read morebamboo woods and various art projects invite you to stay. A place to study or just to enjoy the air. Entrance to the park is free of charge. No dogs allowed.

First off, the cashier at entrance was the nicest person! Thank you for your kindness on 10/2/25…read more You are a wonderful example of human kindness. These gardens were beautiful, set in a magically tranquil spot. The paths went on & on. We all felt wonderful in here!

Lovely botanical gardens within a MASSIVE greenhouse. So many different type of plants and flowers…read more Really nice to walk around after being in the city for a while. Would definitely recommend.

Great spot. Try and rent an umbrella before buying one in the shop. I'm sure you have to arrive…read moreearly on weekends. We didn't have a problem on Wednesday at noon. 40 euro for umbrella and servers for food and drink. Sparkling sangria was the bomb. Super convenient and to shops, bars and restaurants. Great spot to go in Portugal if you are a beach goer. Minor restaurant snafu brought a cheeseburger when we asked for no cheese. It took some time but the brought that out when another veggie sandwich.! Not needed but nice touch. Thoroughly enjoyed the beach and shops around.

I loved this beach! My friends and I arrived pretty early in the morning, around 830, and were able…read moreto get a great spot close enough to the water and enjoy time before the beach started to get more crowded. The sand was perfect and typically I am not an ocean person. I like pools and fresh water lakes mostly but the water was SO nice at this beach and genuinely so refreshing. I barely even noticed it was salt water. It's located close to a ton of stores and restaurants/cafes and the city of Cascais is just super walkable in general.