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Starting at the Iberian lynx
Parque das Nações is one of our favourite city walks for when Aba needs a break from the city. The whole area is surprisingly new. It was completely transformed for Expo 98 into a modern neighbourhood with parks and riverside spaces. We start beside the giant Iberian lynx. From there we walk through a series of small parks towards the Vasco da Gama Tower and the Myriad Hotel.
Small parks and the forbidden water
This first section is already good for a dog. There's plenty to sniff and lots of little green spaces. For Aba, the most important attraction is a decorative water feature, which he clearly sees as his personal forbidden swimming pool. There are also plenty of restaurants and cafes around the park, so the humans can eat while the dog has some fun.
Along the Tejo past the Myriad Hotel
Once we pass the hotel, the route opens up into a beautiful riverside walk along the Tejo. The views across the water and towards the Vasco da Gama Bridge are great. This is usually where we start meeting lots of other dogs out with their humans. The area also has the big Tejo park on top of the many small ones.
Dog park, fountains and shade
A little further along there's a small fenced dog park with some agility equipment. Along the route we found drinking fountains, including some where dogs can get a drink. There's also a lot of natural shade, which definitely helps if you're visiting in summer.
Towards the Vasco da Gama Bridge
We carry on towards the bridge itself and finish near the statue of Catherine of Bragança. If you're a birder, you can leave the big lenses at home. You may see the odd river bird, but this is more of a relaxed waterfront walk than a serious birding spot. For a dog, there's room to sniff and explore, some freedom and new friends to meet.
Good to know
- There's a decorative water feature in the small parks. Aba sees it as his forbidden swimming pool.
- Look out for the drinking fountains along the route. At some of them, dogs can get a drink.
- Expect to meet lots of dogs once you reach the riverside past the Myriad Hotel.
Parque das Nações with a dog: questions
Is there a fenced dog park in Parque das Nações, Lisbon?
Yes. On the riverside walk in Parque das Nações, we passed a small fenced dog park with some agility equipment.
Is there shade and water for dogs in Parque das Nações?
Yes. The walk in Parque das Nações has a lot of natural shade, which helps in summer. There are drinking fountains along the route, including some where dogs can drink.
Is Parque das Nações busy with other dogs?
We found Parque das Nações not too busy overall, but there are many other dogs around. The riverside stretch past the Myriad Hotel is where we usually start meeting plenty of them.