The largest green space in the city is a soothing oak and chestnut forest where the people of Viseu go to recharge their batteries and get active.

The park has an interesting history as it was part of a huge estate belonging to the bishops of the city.

They built a palace here in the 14th century, which is used by the regional wine commission.

Also see the Portal do Fontelo, a stone arch built by one of the bishops in 1565 and the ruins of the chapel of St Jerónimo.

As well as trails for jogging in the woodland the park also contains the municipal stadium, swimming pool, tennis courts and skate park.