Entertaining the kids...

Porto’s Parque da Cidade, one of the largest urban parks in the country, measuring 83 hectares and with ten kilometres of trails to run, walk or cycle, is just a ten-minute drive away. The park is rich in fauna — home to wild ducks, swans, geese, water hens, many fish and frogs — and flora.

The space features 70 species of trees, more than 40 species of shrubs, various fruit trees, and many other aquatic species. But there’s even more to see and entertain the kids around here.

The Pavilhão da Água (Water Pavilion), which was a success at Expo 98, was re-installed here and invites visitors to embark on an immersive journey through mountains, plains and oceans. If you want to stay under water, Sea Life, Porto’s aquarium with an aquatic tunnel and many sensory activities, is also in the area and delights the little ones.

Around 15 minutes away, there’s another failproof plan: a visit to the Porto Botanical Gardens and the Biodiversity Gallery. Located beside each other, both breathe science and nature and offer a calendar full of workshops and exhibitions.