Parque do Covelo

Parque do Covelo, also known as Quinta do Covelo, has existed since the 18th century and was donated to Porto Municipality in the 20th century. The park covers an area of 7 ha of green space, which performs various environmental functions such as CO₂ sequestration; flood control, whilst contributing to the recharge of aquifers; temperature […]

Parque Oriental

The Parque Oriental, located in Campanhã, is Porto’s second largest park, following Parque da Cidade. Designed by architect Sidónio Pardal, a linear park was developed along the banks of the Rio Tinto, with a total of 16,7 hectares of green space, from Freixo to Pego Negro, where there are several footpaths and cycle paths. Currently, […]

Parque Dr. Mário Soares

Located west of Morro da Lapa and Rua de Cervantes, this new 17,000 m² green space seeks to enhance urban quality of life, with a special focus on both the enhancement of public space and the city’s renaturalisation strategy. Opened at the end of 2024 and based on the concept ‘Porto: a city designed by […]

Porto BioLab – Quinta de Salgueiros

The 6-hectare Quinta de Salgueiros is being rehabilitated with nature-based solutions to improve quality of life, ecosystem services and increase the area’s climate resilience. It will function as a living laboratory to study and replicate urban ecology and climate change adaptation practices.

Parque da Asprela

The 6-hectare Asprela Park includes a number of nature-based solutions, including tree planting, water mirrors, 2 km of accessible paths and a 10,000 m³ retention basin for flood control. It promotes biodiversity and offers a space for leisure and well-being for the academic community and the general population.

Parque da Cidade

Porto City Park integrates natural solutions for sustainability and climate adaptation. With green areas, lakes and permeable soils, it regulates temperature, improves the air, retains water and supports ecosystems. It also serves as a social and educational space, uniting nature, leisure and urban well-being.

Parque da Alameda de Cartes

The Alameda de Cartes Park uses nature-based solutions to retain rainwater, prevent flooding and sustain vegetation. With many native trees, it improves air quality and the local microclimate. It offers paths for sustainable mobility and connects to other green areas and a diversity of services, promoting urban sustainability.