Jardins do Palácio de Cristal

A stunning green escape in the heart of Porto! The gardens are beautifully landscaped, with winding pathways, colourful flowers, and plenty of shady spots to relax. The views over the Douro River are absolutely breathtaking. You’ll also spot peacocks, ducks and chickens roaming around, which makes the experience even more exciting.

It’s so magical and beautiful. It’s more like a fairy tail. I love it and I can’t wait to get back. The view is spectacular, everything is just like a dream. Also it’s super clean. I had a wonderful time there and the weather was amazing. I’m so happy that I had a chance to visit this beautiful garden. If you visit Porto you have to visit this beautiful place.

This is a beautiful garden. Very well kept and the peacocks and chickens give it an extra feature. The garden is vast and you could quite easily spend half a day there if you take it in your stride. There is a little tower on one of the paths and this gives you some nice views for pictures. They also had an orchestra playing and it was being watched by about 200 plus people.

An amazing park if you need a place to be alone with your thoughts. It's big enough for a long walk, peaceful and quiet enough to take a break from the rush of daily life, clear your mind, and reflect on what's important — perhaps even make meaningful decisions. Clean and cozy, the park offers opportunities for relaxation, and the animals around make you feel connected to nature. You can also find several viewpoints throughout the park that offer beautiful views of the city and the river it sits on.

Here’s a lovely park not far from the tourist center and spacious enough for a nice stroll. You’ll come across several great viewpoints of the Douro River, and you’ll definitely spot peacocks and roosters chilling and singing at every corner of the road. I especially loved the quieter area further down the park—perfect for reading a good book and fleeing the animation of the city. The park is easily accessible on foot, just under 30 minutes from the city center.

Lovely park! It's the perfect place to relax after walking around the city. Clean, beautiful landscaping, view over the river and the city, gardens full of peacocks and beautiful poultry. Superb!

Jardins do Palacio de Cristal offers a peaceful retreat with amazing views of the Douro River. Easily accessible, the gardens feature terraced landscapes with hidden flower display. The grounds are home to diverse wildlife, including peacocks and other animals.

It is such a beautiful garden with an amazing view, and the entrance to the garden is completely free! I walked there from the main bridge, it takes less than an hour to arrive from there by feet, yet there are also different public transportation options if you like.

Tranquil gardens, plenty of peacocks and other birds, great views over the city and the river too. Only one cafe was open, limited snacks on offer

A beautiful and large park overlooking Porto with unique corners and friendly animals. The park is huge and has playgrounds for lines, bathrooms and a scenic view of the city. It's closed at sunset and there are no lights to help you get back so make sure you know the way. There are peacocks and ducks and plenty of nature , enjoy a long walk or a picnic there when the weather permits

This was one of my favorite places to visit while in Porto and lucky for me it was across the street from where I was staying. It is a large, beautiful, relaxing park with picturesque views of the river & city. I went a few times because there are so many different paths/nooks & crannies to explore. You will also see a few peacocks, roosters & other birds. There are many places to sit and take in the views or relax with a book. There is even an area with equipment to exercise. It's also a popular spot to chill and watch the sunset. It's definitely a place to visit while in Porto. It's such a magical place!

One of my favorite adventures during our trip to Portugal. It was sprinkling rain all day, which made for cooler weather and less crowds. The rain did not take away from the majestic views, luckily. This park is a short walk from the main tourist drags and it includes a stadium that houses some food and drink spots, fountains, ponds, statues, and the famous PORTO sculpture/sign, just waiting for selfie ops. I had no idea this was a bird sanctuary of sorts. So many gorgeous peacocks just following us around in droves. Well worth a stop when in Porto. You've gotta work off those francesinha sandwiches somehow, right?

Jardim do Palacio de Cristal is a beautiful park in the middle of Porto. It's a bit of a walk away from the touristy areas of the city, but it provides a quiet place to walk, contemplate, and watch the city from afar. The park has several nooks with little gems. There were some manicured gardens with statues that remind me of scenes from books about the deep south of the US. There's even a small rose garden. The park provides some fabulous views of the Duoro River. This park is even home to a few peacocks. When I visited, the dome was closed due to construction. However, it's still worth a stroll off the beaten path.

This park was beautiful. We came a sunset and it was very enjoyable. The layout is simple: a central rotunda with small offshoots with picnic areas and water fountains. The Crystal Palace Garden is at the center. It's green hue that adds to the illusion of it. The actual Crystal Palace was destroyed in the 1950s. The grounds have a beautiful sign that says "PORTO" in which people line up to photograph. This particular day we went there was a book fair. One could find almost any book in Portuguese there. For English speakers, there was a small tent available. The park also boasts an amphitheater for small concerts. Adjacent to the amphitheater is a smaller pond with seating and bridges to walk over. It's quiet and inviting. There are ducks, fish, and beautiful peacocks that roam the grounds. My children loved it. It was a spectacular way to end the afternoon. If you're looking for something inexpensive and relaxing to do that is child friendly, we highly recommend this spot. We love it.

It was about an hour before the sun set: feeding time. The birds were hungry. Starving swans stalked the lawns, beady eyes trained to the ground. Ducks flapped their wings, breaking the peaceful surface of pond water, and again dove down for their dinner. A fat white duck waddled up. "Chicken sandwich, chicken sandwich," the portly duck seemed to squawk in his low quack. The gardens of the Crystal Palace, like the João Chagas Garden, was designed in the 1860's by German landscape architect Emile David. Overlooking the Douro River, these gardens are much bigger and filled with birds, ponds, artwork, and amazing trees. Chestnut, lime, Lawson's cypress, European beech and pedunculate oak are just some of the monumental ancients living along the Crystal Palace's many avenues and viewpoints. On a rainy late afternoon in January, it was just me and the birds. In the warmer months, I imagine these gardens would be a great place for a date. An escape within the city, together in nature, the plant life and vistas... it sounds romantic to me. And if you're more in the mood for solo meditation, maybe bring a book and a chicken sandwich.

I wish Portugal was on Yelp when I lived here 4.5 months. I explored so much of the city. The Palacio de Cristal was a favorite spot. Even though parts appear worn down, it has a certain charm. There's the band shell where my friends held outdoor swing dances. As you wind further down, you can see Porto's bridges spanning the Douro from multiple angles. There's a playground and exercise equipment where I trained solo and with a friend. I may have also chased peacocks. If you need a place to walk around, contemplate, hold hands with a friends, train aerials, exercise, this is it.

This is a great park. Tons of different areas to explore. Lots of great views of the Douro. There are some a few spots that would be excellent for taking in a sunset. For kids, I noticed at least 1 playground. I spotted a few peacocks and ducks while wandering around. At one point, a huge seagull scared the sh*t out of me. As it is springtime, there were some trees and flowers in bloom. Definitely recommend as a nice place to wander around, take in some views and relax.

Palacio de Cristal or Crystal Palace (I wish that South London football team used its Portuguese equivalent) is well worth checking out. It is a short walk away from the Torre dos Clerigos and the hustle of Porto's main tourist sites plus it was free to enter. Rather than one garden collection of gardens as opposed to a single entity. Through the vegetation there are great views of Porto, there was even a couple of peacocks strutting around!

A really neat park in Porto. The building is really neat architecture and looks like it used to be a stadium of some sort. I don't think it's still in use as it's a bit run down. There are peacocks in the park and a small restaurant. There are multiple vantage points for magnificent views of the city. I recommend walking around the entire park so that you don't miss anything!

The Palacio de Cristal has the most beautiful gardens, with a pleasant view to the Douro River! It's a great place to relax, and enjoy fres air!

Great views to the city! Here you can find open gardens such as more intimate corners. Really pleasant place to hang out in!