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Parque Biológico de Gaia

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One of the Most Reviewed Bars in Vila Nova de Gaia


Address

R. Cunha, 4430-812 Avintes, Portugal

Website

www.parquebiologico.pt

Contact

+351 22 787 8120

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (5.8K reviews)

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  • 4/5 Rita 2 years ago on Google • 696 reviews
    I have been here for 3 times. 1. The location is easy to reach by google maps. 2. The have parking a lot for your vehicle. 3. Do not forget to buy tickets before entering the park. The price is shown in the line. 4. They have toilet in the same place where you buy the ticket. 5. The park is very big. They have several animals, houses, and plants. They need to take care better for some animals and some parts of the park.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carolina M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful ride for children and adults. A walk of just over 2km of a lot of nature with hundreds of species of animals and plants in a totally preserved environment. (Original) Lindo passeio para crianças e adultos. Uma caminhada de um pouco mais de 2km de muita natureza com centenas de espécies de animais e plantas em um ambiente totalmente preservado.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan K. 3 years ago on Google • 183 reviews
    One of my favourite places of all time. I used to come here all the time and I still try to go as many times as I can. It's a gorgeous place and, in my opinion, severely underrated by the locals. There is a lot of love in this place - the animals are very well taken care of and the carers are always happy to chat about them. I once even had a private tour by one of them without even asking for one. The entrance currently costs 3 euros for an adult ticket. You can easily spend a whole morning here and you can see all sorts of birds, otters, ferrets, deer and farm animals. The park is also known for its variety of plants and trees and is famous for rescuing many animals that end up getting hurt by the shore or in the woods. They have a restaurant and accommodation if you need it. Overall, it's a wonderful place that you should visit at least once.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Heidemarie S. 6 months ago on Google • 893 reviews
    Ruhiger Platz für große Wohnmobile nicht so geeignet es geht aber mit Abenteuer wegen der Bäume. Von hier aus mit dem Taxi nach Porto da der Bus uns wegen unseren 4 Beiner Freunde nicht mitnehmen wollte .

  • 5/5 Assem Z. 11 months ago on Google • 163 reviews
    35 hectares of pure happiness! If you are into nature, animals and long walks this place is perfect for you. We spend 3 hours wandering here it was so worth it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nabila A. 1 year ago on Google • 75 reviews
    We, especially our toddler, enjoyed the 2.8k of walk here. The park has a lot of shades thanks to the trees; and also home to several animals. Some animals were caged (quite sad seeing eagles inside cages), while some were free (such as squirrels). Nevertheless, this park is recommended to have a tranquil walk in the weekend, while also still being close to the bustling city.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kornelia M. 11 months ago on Google • 331 reviews
    Eine überschaubare Anlage liebevoll angelegt mit vielen verschiedenen Pflanzen- und Tierarten und Ausstellungen. Gut ausgebaute Routen mit schattigen Plätzen zum verweilen. Sehr freundliches Personal

  • 5/5 Ana A. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely park to spend a few hours gently ambling along the 2,8km route of the park. Lots of birds in the park and then other interesting animals like the endangered European bissoun, wild boar and fallow deer.Highly recommend it for a family outing with high energy kids. We are definitely coming back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 DRK 1 year ago on Google
    Quite expensive (19 Euro for two per night) for a place being just a bit better than a parking slot. Energy, water available. No shower, toilet only during opening hours of reception. Keep in mind: Most communities in Portugal offer this for free..... You still have to get to Porto (one direction, Taxi 10-15 Euro, via bus and metro will be similar but a bit more complicated to organise). Most annoying though are the very unfriendly and unsupportive ladies at the reception..... if you don't want to have guests with mobile homes, please rather close this service. Next time I'll drive rather to downtown on a bigger parking slot and stay there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sergio F. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place to spend half a day in nature. Very zen. Park well taken care of. Staff is vert welcoming. There is a small restaurant in the park to grab a bite.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thiago R. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit with kids! The gardens are very well maintained. There are a lot of animals to see, owls, falcons, deers, boar, birds and also farm animals. The restaurant is very good and the price is very good for an all you can eat buffet! We were there not a week after a large storm and yet all was well kept and maintained.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Frank von K. 2 months ago on Google • 137 reviews New
    Günstiger Eintrittspreis. Eignet sich mehr für Kinder. Schön angelegt, aber unspektakulär. Die teilweise sehr kleinen Gehege (insbesondere die der Greifvögel) fand ich eher schockierend.

  • 5/5 Tanya P. 1 year ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Value for money for a small budget! Our 7 year old and almost 2 year old loved it. Perfect to get out and feel surrounded by nature. The animal habitats are very pretty, clean and well maintained. There's more than enough to see, plenty of shade for hot days, restrooms throughout and comfortable walkways. Take a stroller if you want to see everything. The restaurant was not operational but just next to it, it had seating areas for picnics and a small playground. At the entrance there are vending machines for snacks and drinks, else located nearby is a supermarket. Would love to return in another season to see the changes in plants.

  • 5/5 Bernardo B. 11 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    A conservation center that let's you walk through Portuguese forest with animals (squirrels, hedgehogs, rabbits) on the loose. With curious facts on the animals they keep, and a 3.6km walk with plenty of shortcuts if one gets tired, it is a must.

  • 5/5 Charlie S. 5 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Our kids really enjoyed the day to the biological park. Lots of animals. Nice nature trial. Took about 3 hours. Lovely way to spend a day in nature.

  • 5/5 Ernesto Vega de la Iglesia S. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect place for leave the van safely. 20€ per day and 10€ an Uber to the center.

  • 3/5 Paulo M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to go with the family, lovely walk through the park and a few animals. It does need a bit of maintenance and upgrading it looks very much "abandoned" in some places. But it was so cheap to go in that we can't complain.

  • 5/5 Asad U. 1 year ago on Google
    Really Nice place good people special thanks to Sandra for making things easy 🥰

  • 5/5 Lisa S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for camping. Everything was super clean and there was electricity available. There is a door which is locked so it seems to be very safe. We really enjoyed our stay and fully recommend it. For 19€ per night totally worth it. Fastest way to go to the city is via uber for around 10€ one way.

  • 5/5 Jader G. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place with good selection of animals , very accessible entrance fee.

  • 5/5 André M. 2 years ago on Google
    A lovely and quiet experience. Although the car park was full you hardly saw people on Tha path. Wildlife was abundant and everything was very well kept. For the price of admission, this is a steal!

  • 5/5 Dave T. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautifully curated yet wild environment with lots of fascinating wildlife to see with excellent look-out points. Highly recommended.

  • 4/5 Ana Luísa R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great two hour walk among rescued animals. Good for families and kids!

  • 5/5 Abel vd H. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful park with MANY enclosures filled with all kinds of local birds and animals. Its cheap to enter and feels almost like a zoo. The park is quite beautiful as well and there are a few historical sites you can enter.

  • 4/5 Seraphina K. 2 years ago on Google
    Green forest, various trees, pretty animals and so fresh natural tracks.

  • 5/5 Ben S. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a great price for a huge place, well worth it.

  • 5/5 RUBEN F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent for walking in nature, and seeing fauna and flora (Original) Excelente para caminhar na natureza, e ver fauna e flora

  • 5/5 Inês P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a pleasant walk to meet the various animals of our fauna and has a 3 km trail that for those who like to walk very beautiful. There are many squirrels and other animals that loosen several birds freely flying over the park, which gives us the feeling of being close to the environment. Visit for at least 2 hours and very affordable price 3 euros (Original) É um passeio agradável para conhecer os vários animais da nossa fauna e tem un trilho de 3 km que para quem gosta de andar muito bonito. Tem muitos esquilos e outros animias soltos varios pássaros a sobrevoar o parque livremente o que nos dá a sensação de proximidade com o ambiente. Visita para pelo menos 2 horas e com preço muito acessivel 3 euros

  • 4/5 Pedro M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Must-visit place, especially if you are with children ... (Original) Local de visita obrigatória, principalmente se for com crianças...

  • 5/5 Elina W. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful park! Definitely a place to return and great for children.

  • 5/5 Jane A. 4 years ago on Google
    This is absolutely what I’ve been looking for. I went with my 3 children in October and the place was fabulous. I would 100% return!

  • 5/5 Dean A. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing place, animals well looked after, place very well maintained, staff friendly and helpful and great price for entry! A lovely walk with lots of interesting information and animals to see, plenty of benches and rest areas along the trail - we had a wonderful time during our visit and would recommend to anyone!

  • 5/5 Alejandro M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a very nice place!!! (Original) Es un lugar muy bonito!!!

  • 5/5 andre neves j. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing park with some many animals, kids will love and adults can enjoy the nature and peace that resides there.

  • 4/5 Hudel L. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice grounds and walks. Local animals, old farm houses, an old mill. Nice picnic area just outside. Only complaint: no food or drink services anywhere. A little cafe halfway would be awesome!

  • 5/5 Gerald N. 1 year ago on Google
    A wonderful place, very well maintained. A nice educational place in the middle of the city. not only animals, but also functional buildings from the times of water-powered flour mills

  • 4/5 Hooshiar Z. 9 months ago on Google
    I have visited this park two times. It's a goof place for kids to get to know about nature and domestic animals. Bear in mind to have water, and some light snack for your kid.

  • 4/5 Patrícia A. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing walk, loved the wee houses and see how things used to it... So bit, I understand are suppose to be the most alike to the wild but maybe they look too wild?? Need a bit of work, grass cutting and stuff but overall absolutely amazing afternoon! WC were spotless... Also a shame the wee bar/restaurante is closed. Picnic area is great too. Will be back!

  • 5/5 Priscilla M. 9 months ago on Google
    Good place for kids Animals and space for have a picnic. My son loves it

  • 5/5 Paulo L. 9 months ago on Google
    Didn't know this place existed and it's a nice place for families with kids. Both get to have some time in nature in a predetermined path and are able to see some fascinating animals. It's a big park and one can easily spend hours. There are many different paths one can take. So you can easily shorten your trip if you want/need. Price wise this is not expensive either. Family tickets start at under ten euros.

  • 5/5 Егор �. 8 months ago on Google
    Incredible place. Like appearing in the rain forest. With animals and ancient (medieval) village. Amazing place for families and kids. You will love it)

  • 5/5 Jens R. 11 months ago on Google
    Sehr schöner botanischer Garten mit einem Biorama, Tieren wie Störche, Otter und Greifvögeln. Es gibt auch einige alte Bauernhöfe zu besichtigen.

  • 5/5 Paulo C. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good experience, perfect for children . A 3k walk in which we can see animals kept in good conditions without being overwhelmed by huge crowds. Beautifull surroundings, a day in touch with nature

  • 5/5 Sumaya V. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good

  • 1/5 Sara V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I do not recommend! I think that animals could be better treated, as well as the hygiene of the spaces, more ecopoints, the funds have to be managed in another way, more in favor of the park and less in favor of people who live for the sake of it .. . (Original) Não recomendo! Acho que os animais poderiam ter um tratamento melhor, assim como a higiene dos espaços, mais ecopontos, as verbas têm de ser geridas de outra forma, mais em prol do parque e menos em prol das pessoas que vivem à grande por causa dele...

  • 5/5 João JMR B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful space to relax and enjoy nature. Excellent work in preserving the park and its animals. (Original) Espaço belíssimo para descontrair e desfrutar da natureza. Excelente trabalho na preservação do parque e seus animais.

  • 5/5 Fernando F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful record and I advise everyone who finds injured or abandoned birds to hand them over to this institution, today I left a Seagull there 4 days ago at the same place on Brito beach, I gave it the name Gaivota Milagre, for the middle of the next week I will call to know the status of this bird (Original) Lindíssimo registo e aconselho a todos os que encontrem Aves feridas ou abandonadas que as entreguem nesta instituição, hoje deixei lá uma Gaivota que há 4 dias estava no mesmo local na praia de Brito, dei-lhe o nome Gaivota Milagre, para o meio da próxima semana ligarei para saber o estado desta Ave

  • 5/5 Cristina P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love this place. It brings a lot of peace, because despite being in the middle of the city there are no cars. It is quiet. You can spend 2 hours there without getting tired of being there. (Original) Adoro este local.Traz muita paz, porque apesar de estar no meio da cidade não se houvem os carros.É sossegado. Consegue-se passar lá bem 2 horas sem nos enchermos de ali estar.

  • 4/5 rolande o. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) What a great experience ... With the family, we had a great time! Two good hours of walking in this nature in the middle of animals is super restful. And this stream that crosses ... a real treat ... I loved it, and in this time of COVID, an outdoor ride is better than any other. This is the option of my family and I ... next stop the zoo! (Original) Quelle belle expérience... Avec la famille, nous avons passé un agréable et bon moment! Deux bonnes heures de marche dans cette nature au milieu d'animaux est hyper reposant. Et ce cours d'eau qui traverse... un vrai régal... J'ai adoré, et en ce temps de COVID, il vaut mieux une balade en plein air que tout autre. C'est l'option de ma famille et moi...prochaine étape le zoo!

  • 5/5 Sir P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super nice (Original) Super agradável

  • 5/5 Marta M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) the park remains our favorite place to visit. the animals are always very well treated (Original) o parque continua a ser o nosso local preferido para visitar. os animais estão sempre muito bem tratados

  • 4/5 Sara G. 4 years ago on Google
    A wonderful place to find out all about nature and animals. A true bird sanctuary. A lovely day out with the kids.

  • 4/5 Daniel N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I hadn't been there in a few years ... always pleasant to visit. (Original) Já lá não ia há uns anos... sempre agradável visitar.

  • 5/5 António C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a bit incomplete but I may have changed quickly. (Original) Está bocado incompleto mas pode ser que mudei depressa.

  • 5/5 Daniela C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I wasn't expecting much for the price (2.50 €), but I was surprised (Original) Não estava à espera de muito pelo preço (2,50€), mas surpreendeu-me

  • 5/5 Nazare G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved where nature and conservation of animals have their significance (Original) Adorei onde natureza e conservação dos animais tem o seu significado

  • 5/5 Alexandra P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Miss you ... (Original) Saudades ...

  • 4/5 José A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place to be with family, easy to find. (Original) Local ótimo para estar em família, fácil de localizar.

  • 4/5 Paulo P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent park (Original) Excelente parque

  • 5/5 Fábio Vicente N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Amazing. I love family outings (Original) Espetacular. Adoro os passeios em familia

  • 5/5 Jo M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) When you can make a visit (Original) Quando puderes FAZ uma visita

  • 5/5 almudena g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A pleasant and very entertaining visit. We were there for three hours. (Original) Un visita agradable y muy entretenida. Estuvimos tres horas.

  • 5/5 Fabio B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good space to visit (Original) Bom espaço para se visitar

  • 5/5 Smollik 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful and cheap park, lack of toilets and bars (Original) Parque bonito e barato, falta de wcs e bares

  • 1/5 Arlete M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Despite the autumn I would like to see the fauna and flora better treated, clean and cared for (stagnant waters, etc.) It is unfortunate because it is a natural space. (Original) Apesar do outono gostaria de ver a fauna e a flora mais bem tratada, limpas e cuidadas (águas estagnadas, etc) É lamentável pois é espaço natural.

  • 5/5 Ricardo G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Amazing! Very beautiful and pleasant space. Great diversity of animals, very good to be able to contact some of them. Ideal for a good walk in nature. (Original) Surpreendente! Espaço muito bonito e agradável. Grande diversidade de animais, muito bom poder contactar com alguns deles. Ideal para um bom passeio na natureza.

  • 5/5 Sónia A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic place to spend an hour with children !!! (Original) Sitio fantastico para passar uma horas com criancas !!!

  • 5/5 LígiaZ R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delighted, wonderful motorhome area, private parking spaces with electricity. The park was very beautiful and well-kept, the girls really enjoyed it. A 10 !!! (Original) Encantados, el área para autocaravanas maravillosa, plazas privadas con electricidad. El parque muy bonito y bien cuidado, las niñas disfrutaron mucho. Un 10!!!

  • 5/5 Belinda R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cheap price and a spectacular experience, while doing a good walk get to know Nature and animals, incredible. Perfect for families, children will love it. (Original) Preço barato e uma experiência espetacular , enquanto se faz uma boa caminhada conheça a Natureza e os animais , incrível. Perfeito para familias , as crianças vão adorar.

  • 5/5 Sonia S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An inexcusable visit if you like animals. 3 different habitats, fraga, mountain forest and riparian forest, each with its own fauna and flora. The animals very well cared for, the enclosures clean and much larger than a zoo. The trees have the name and the animals have their corresponding card to get to know them better. Highly recommended to go with children. The best, the squirrels playing freely through the trees and the old pazo as an area for night birds. (Original) Una visita inexcusable si te gustan los animales. 3 hábitats diferentes, fraga, bosque de montaña y bosque de ribera, cada uno con su fauna y flora. Los animales muy bien cuidados, los recintos limpios y bastante más amplios que un zoo. Los árboles tienen el nombre u los animales su correspondiente ficha para conocerlos mejor. Muy recomendable para ir con niños. Lo mejor, las ardillas jugando libremente por los árboles y el antiguo pazo como zona de aves nocturnas.

  • 5/5 Marta F. 5 years ago on Google
    It's a wonderful place where one can spend a few hours in the midst of nature.

  • 5/5 Fernando E. 3 years ago on Google
    Stainless!

  • 5/5 João C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful, well maintained and with good signs along the route. Fair price for everything the park offers. A 3km walk through nature. Great for kids to be entertained and learn about animals. (Original) Muito bonito, bem cuidado e com boa sinalização ao longo do percurso. Preço bem justo para tudo o que o parque oferece. Um passeio de 3km pelo meio da natureza. Óptimo para a criançada estar entretida e aprender sobre os animais.

  • 5/5 José Paulo L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place for a walk outdoors and in contact with nature. Take the little ones, they will never forget. (Original) Excelente local para uma caminhada ao ar livre e em contacto com a natureza. Leve os mais pequenos, nunca se esquecerão.

  • 5/5 jesus J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent site, a pity there are more birds than anything else, you must go for a walk later and well eaten (Original) Excelente sitio, lástima son más aves que otra cosa, debes ir despuésto a caminar y bien comido

  • 5/5 Dora G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you visit ... you'll understand! In tune with nature (Original) Se visitar...vai perceber! Em sintonia com a natureza

  • 5/5 serafim jorge sousa b. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An excellent reference of Vila Nova de Gaia (Original) Uma excelente referencia de Vila Nova de Gaia

  • 5/5 Chris F. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Beautiful park that is half zoo. 2.8km loop with lots of animals to see, farms to visit and ruins. Kept the family busy for 4 hours and very cheap to go in. I think we paid 7 euros for 6 people.


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Amenities


  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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