Parque da Cidade do Porto, Urban park in Aldoar, Porto, Portugal.
Parque da Cidade do Porto is an urban park in Aldoar, Foz do Douro e Nevogilde, Porto, Portugal, featuring wide lawns, several lakes, and pathways reaching toward the Atlantic. The grounds include playgrounds, sports facilities, and shaded areas beneath pine and eucalyptus trees.
Planning started in the late 1980s under landscape architect Sidónio Pardal, with work beginning in 1991. The park opened officially to visitors in 1993, connecting urban greenery with the coastline.
The name honors Porto itself, meaning literally the Park of the City of Porto. Locals often use the short form Parque da Cidade when meeting friends for a jog or a weekend walk along the waterfront.
Access is through several entrances, with the main one on Avenida da Boavista offering parking spaces. Pathways work well for strollers and wheelchairs, especially the flat sections near the lakes.
The Water Pavilion was relocated from Lisbon's Expo 98 and now serves as an interactive science center. Visitors can try hands-on experiments related to water resources and technology.
Location: Aldoar, Foz do Douro e Nevogilde
Official opening: 1993
Address: Rua da Vilarinha
Opening Hours: April-September Monday-Sunday 07:00-24:00; October-March Monday-Sunday 07:00-22:00
Phone: +351225320080
Website: https://parquecidadedoporto.com
GPS coordinates: 41.16861,-8.67833
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:26
Porto, city in the north of Portugal, gives many reasons to stop here. You can see historic bridges that make the city known. Explore old churches and visit museums with interesting collections. The city also hides lesser-known places that are just as charming, from the Douro River crossing the city to lively markets and religious buildings decorated with painted tiles. Whether you want well-known sights or surprising spots off the beaten path, Porto will appeal with its buildings, trading traditions, and stories that go back many years. The winding streets lead to new finds, like a small church with walls covered in blue ceramics or a classical building that reminds you of the city’s trading days. Walking around Porto, you will see why this northern city draws in visitors and keeps them interested.
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