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What to do and see in Northern Portugal, Portugal: The Best Zoos & Aquariums
Brimming with both history and natural wonder, Northern Portugal is home to Porto, the city that gave the country its name, as well as the important ancient town of Braga. Also here is Peneda-Gerês, Portugal’s only national park, a gorgeous wilderness area of mountains, gorges, water features and wildlife. Many picturesque villages and manor houses dot the countryside. Two areas are UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Alto Douro Wine Region, and the Paleolithic rock art in the Côa Valley.
Restaurants in Northern Portugal
1. Viveiro de Trutas em Cinfaes - Truticultura do Bestanca
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
A Truticultura do Bestança - Viveiro de Trutas, está localizada numa das margens de um dos rios menos poluídos da Europa, o Rio Bestança, sito em Calçada de Cinco Rodas, freguesia de Oliveira do Douro, concelho de Cinfães, distrito de Viseu. (Estrada Nacional N.º222 - KM 86.250)
2. Zoo Lourosa
3. Zoo Santo Inacio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 558 reviews
Take a walk on the wild side and visit the biggest and greenest zoo in Porto. There are more than 600 animals and 200 different species, all living in spacious and green habitats.
Reviewed By HighWycombeCouple - High Wycombe, United Kingdom
A hidden gem that is not well signposted, but trust in Google Maps and you will be fine. We went in early February, Winter hours mean it is closed on Mondays, so beware. We were blessed with a sunny day albeit windy. Us, son and his fiancée and their 20 month old daughter. Concessions in theory are for over 65s, but being Portugal grey hair was enough. They were buying season tickets as the zoo is but a 20 minute drive for them and as twos and under are free they intend to make full use of the zoo as a regular place to go. Attractions such as penguin feeding, lion feeding etc start as soon as the zoo opens. The zoo is very much like Chester in the UK being very rare breed and conservation centric, though the site is a bit smaller than Chester. The way the enclosures are designed you get very much up close and personal to the animals. Beware of some of the monkeys as they have a habit of relieving themselves through the bars and if you are under it you will smell the rest of the day. On a peak season day the two car parks would be under pressure. It is downhill to the ticket office so, of course, it is uphill back to the car. Catering is by means of numerous cabins and vans around the whole site and a central restaurant. Low season only the restaurant was open. Well priced, but with what may be seen by some as limited choices. Animals can be adopted and your name appears on the side of the enclosure. The emphasis is on communication of issues surrounding the animals in the wild. With everything that is available by way of attractions and exhibitions the zoo caters for all ages from toddlers through to adults. In sum a great day out for all the family and well worth the 15€ admission.
4. Aquamuseu
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
5. SEA LIFE Porto
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4.0 based on 725 reviews
Hold your breath and dive into the fantastic underworld of the sea to discover the most incredible and curious animals. There is so much to see! From the amazing vantage of a walkthrough underwater tunnel it is easy to imagine it is you, rather then the fish, that are on display. Housing more than 30 spectacular displays and over 3,000 creatures it takes visitors on a journey from river and coastline to the ocean depth.Our amazing creatures are waiting to welcome you at Sea Life Porto.
Reviewed By FN122
Take a trip to big aquarium. Do not forget to see the penguins. Nice to be with family and friends near the sea
6. Zoo da Maia
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 396 reviews
Reviewed By M2250QKsusanas
We always have great fun. The zoo is well kept and the animals are wonderful. There are always exhibitions.
