Jardim do Torel

Probably the best public park in Porto. Stunning views, interesting old trees and pathways. The place is really big, and worth spending a whole afternoon exploring it. I highly recommend visiting.

One of my favorite gardens in Lisboa. It looks to other viewpoints and it is chiller than other spots in city due to the trees up here. Good view, chill vibes, only a few people with their dogs and children; lovely atmosphere overall!

It has a nice view of the city but for someone with mobility issues going up that steep hill may be too much for the view. Lisbon’s has much nicer spots. But if you have time and are in a mood to be more local this might be the place to have some peace.

Our final stop was Canil Marques where Tom had found that it served up a wide variety of affordable craft beers. Enroute, Kate designed a route that passed by Jardim do Torel with beautiful views over the city of Lisbon. It is said to be one of the best kept secrets of Lisbon with its broad view of the Avenida da Liberdade and São Roque hill – home to the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara. Jardim do Torel is also surrounded by a garden and grand 18th- and 19th-century houses which makes it a great spot. The wide flat patio a level down provides the best views in our opinion. Do note that there’s opening and closing hours of the gardens – check before you head over. A well-hidden gem in Lisbon! For the full review and details of our 5 months Round The World RTW travels, visit 2bearbear today!

Great place to watch the sunset, grassy areas to sit and picnic, benches, etc. and not too busy either! City views aren’t the best though, and some construction is currently blocking parts but still a nice park.

It is a great view of the city. A rather stunning view to see all the lively bright orange roofs of the city. A bit far from the sea,but it is free. :) A bit noisy as there are construction work nearby when I visited. The garden is still well maintained though the fountain is not open during my visit. Could be a good place to have breakfast or a Pinic while enjoying the view.

Great views. Could have been better maintained. Great potential but nevertheless great respite.

I recently discovered Jardim do Torel in Lisbon and it quickly became one of my favorite hidden spots in the city. Perched atop the Santana hill, this peaceful garden offers stunning views over downtown Lisbon and the Tagus River. Originally part of a private estate in the 19th century, it was opened to the public in the 1960s, providing a tranquil retreat amidst the urban landscape. The garden features shaded pathways, a charming pond with an 18th-century mermaid statue, and a terrace café where you can relax and enjoy the scenery. Accessing the garden via the historic Ascensor do Lavra funicular adds a unique touch to the visit. Admission is free, making it an accessible and delightful spot for both locals and tourists seeking a serene escape with panoramic views.

Jardim do Torel has three entrances, all of which are easy to pass right by. It's locked at night, except when they have special events there on summer weekends. The view is nice, although not as clear as at some other miradouros. It's also not as crowded. There are shady spots up top, as well as lots of space for sunbathing on the large lower (middle?) level patio. Unfortunately, the quiosque at Torel, which is tucked out of the way in the middle level, has been closed for quite some time now. Last summer they set up a food truck on weekends, but usually you need to bring your own food and drinks. The lack of a quiosque also means there is no bathroom. While I've seen plenty of people go in the bushes, I prefer the Goethe Institute bathrooms (which also has a garden with a cafe). It would be nice if the freguesia opened the public bathrooms in the park attached to their building. There was some viral post claiming that the lower fountain, which is pretty big, is a swimming pool. It is not a swimming pool. It's a fountain. It's like two feet deep. No one is going to stop you from going in either fountain, and I've seen plenty of kids playing in both, but neither is large enough to swim in. Nor is there any sort of filtration system like a public pool would have. And, quite often, one or both fountains has no water at all. While they don't have swimming pool, beer, or toilets, Torel has a nice view, lots of benches, and ping pong.

Atop one of the smaller hills of Lisbon, this garden has a great view of the city. At sunset, it faces almost entirely to the west. Is it the best view? Not quite. But is it pretty darned awesome? Yes. Take the Elevador do Lavra https://www.yelp.com/biz/elevado-do-lavra-lisboa?hrid=olfsX3u9AAq6V4iNiiW-Sw (free if you have a daily Viagem card) to the peak or climb the short hill. At the top, there is a small park that has benches, a small playground and shade. There is a pretty fountain, too. If you only have time for one hilltop sunset, go to the Miradouro da Senhora do Monte https://www.yelp.com/biz/miradouro-da-senhora-do-monte-lisboa. But if you have more time, this one is worth it. [Review 19018 overall - 214 in Portugal - 2542 of 2022.]