Estádio Universitário de Lisboa (EUL for short) is a sports complex with large green spaces accessible to everyone right in one of Lisbon’s busiest areas. It was born to serve the academic community that is established in that area of the city and to provide students and teaching staff with affordable access to sports facilities. There’s an indoor pool, full gym facilities, and a tennis center.
For runners, there are 100 acres of signed trails, tracks, and green spaces. There’s a good synthetic running track. One can put together a ~ 3 km run within the complex, and a few additional km if one includes the adjoining university paths, and the lovely Jardim de Campo Grande, whose paths run nearly 1 mile north-south. Note: As of March 2017, the Jardim is under renovation, but there is a wide path along the side of the park
Estádio Universitário de Lisboa (EUL for short) is a sports complex with large green spaces accessible to everyone right in one of Lisbon’s busiest areas. It was born to serve the academic community that is established in that area of the city and to provide students and teaching staff with affordable access to sports facilities. There’s an indoor pool, full gym facilities, and a tennis center.
For runners, there are 100 acres of signed trails, tracks, and green spaces. There’s a good synthetic running track. One can put together a ~ 3 km run within the complex, and a few additional km if one includes the adjoining university paths, and the lovely Jardim de Campo Grande, whose paths run nearly 1 mile north-south. Note: As of March 2017, the Jardim is under renovation, but there is a wide path along the side of the park
Essentials
The trails are ~3 km but several additimoal km if one adds the university paths, and the Jardim is ~1.5 one-way
Anywhere on campus
Metro: Entre Campos or Cidade Universitária (Am line)
A gorgeous riverside run of nearly 5 miles, with a dedicated waterfront path most of the way. Important landmarks, museums, and gardens. Great views of the the 25 Abril Bridge, with path underneath it. Can run one way and take the train back! Video excerpts!
The run between Belém Tower and Alcântara Docks has it all: lovely riverside path, beautiful gardens, and several important landmarks and museums. This run is a few km west of the city center. Full riverside route is 7.5 km one-way. Video excerpts!
A beautiful run along more recently developed river paths in the modern part of Lisbon. Some sections of the path literally float on the water in this 11 km out and back through the Parque das Nações, under the Vasco da Gama Bridge, and Parque das Trejo. Video excerpts!
The largest park in Lisbon, with many km of trails. Good variety -- from pedestrian & cycle paths to forested trails to lovely open fields. Hill run opportunities with great views.
Originally the site of Expo 98 and since has been transformed into the ultra modern side of traditional Lisbon. About 7 km northeast of central Lisbon, there is a path along the bay-like Tejo River for a good part of the way.
Classic Lisbon run, from the River Tagus to Eduardo VII Park, through the Baixa district and and along grand Av. de Liberdade. Many important tourist attractions in this area, and good options to vary the route.
65 Acre park located near central Lisbon. Highlight is the central walk with box hedges and a hilltop view with giant Portugese flag. For a longer, the 'Green Corridor' starts here and goes ~2 miles to Monsanto Park.
"Upper District" neighborhood just west of the Baixa. Similar to the Alfama area, design your own route along the narrow streets, lanes, and stair paths. We've supplied a few recommended streets, landmarks, and viewpoints.
The oldest district in Lisbon. Enjoy the narrow maze of streets and hills. Sites include the Cathedral, Lisbon Castle, National Pantheon and Saint Anthony’s Church. Best way to enjoy the area is to plot your own route through the narrow streets.
A wonderful coastal run along a dedicated path in this resort town 30 km west of Lisbon. From town, the path runs for nearly 9 km, with great views of the Atlantic Ocean nearly the entire way. Lighthouses, beaches, parks, and a public golf course.
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Essentials
The trails are ~3 km but several additimoal km if one adds the university paths, and the Jardim is ~1.5 one-way
Anywhere on campus
Metro: Entre Campos or Cidade Universitária (Am line)
For runners, there are 100 acres of signed trails, tracks, and green spaces. There’s a good synthetic running track. One can put together a ~ 3 km run within the complex, and a few additional km if one includes the adjoining university paths, and the lovely Jardim de Campo Grande, whose paths run nearly 1 mile north-south. Note: As of March 2017, the Jardim is under renovation, but there is a wide path along the side of the park
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