Wow! Parabéns to the Câmara of Portimão! This park which has undergone renovations (and apparently will be fully opened this Monday (4/8/2025) is so lovely. There are so many different well thought out spaces, plenty of trees and shade, and things for everyone to see and do. The coolest park I've seen in Portugal. There is a cafe, bike pump track, skateboarding park, huge basketball area, football area for kids and adults, unique play zones, and the birds. My kids and I spent several hours there today. If you are trying to enter from the main road , you need to follow the little road behind the Galp to...
Read moreParque da Juventude is a lovely park in Portimão that is off the beaten path. It offers seating areas, a pond, BMX ramps, and a variety of wildlife to observe. Visitors can see chickens, peacocks, ducks, and turtles enjoying their surroundings. The park offers numerous areas to explore, along with green spaces where you can unwind or enjoy a picnic. There are staff members present to ensure the safety of both visitors and animals. The park also hosts events where music and food are available, while biking and skateboarding take centre stage. It's a great place to...
Read moreVery large parcel of land for peace/tranquility. Shamefully used and kept. Total neglect, dirty water in the pond. Weeds growing everywhere. Benches unvarnished and dirty. This place could be turned into a heaven of beauty surrounded by a concrete jungle. The local council should be lined up and shot for abusing nature to this degree. Shameful! A lousy reflection of just not Portimao but Portugal as well. Disgusting for the kids and for the adults very offputting! Do something for...
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