The alternative to indoor workouts returns to Porto: there are 22 morning walks, passing through iconic areas, and registration is free

From June 10 to September 26, the “Porto Saudável” program returns to Porto with five-kilometer routes designed to combine physical exercise with the (re)discovery of the city’s heritage.

There are several initiatives for those who enjoy walking in Porto, such as Porto Saudável — Photo: @esdesignisms / Unsplash

Filipa Santos Sousa

– Editor

· June 8, 2026

For those who prefer not to spend money on gyms and instead exercise outdoors, there’s something new in Porto. Following the return of the “Dias com Energia” program , it’s now time for walking enthusiasts to once again explore different routes through the city’s iconic neighborhoods with “Porto Saudável.”

From June 10 to September 27, the free program, organized by the municipal company Ágora in partnership with RunPorto, offers a total of 22 routes, each five kilometers long , always starting at 10 a.m. All walks are led by physical education professionals.

From exercise to the (re)discovery of heritage

Porto Saudável is a free initiative that promotes walks through the city — Photo: @areksan / Unsplash | Generic image

In addition, it is worth noting that people of all ages, including those with reduced mobility,are welcome to participate in the “Porto Saudável” walks .

The 22 routes

June

June 10, holiday – Praça de Carlos Alberto
Saturday, June 13 – Ribeira
June 20, Saturday – Castelo do Queijo
Saturday, June 27 – Alameda do Dragão

July

July 4, Saturday – Parque da Cidade (Avenida da Boavista)
Saturday, July 11 – Prelada Park
July 12, Sunday – Boavista Roundabout
July 18, Saturday – Marquês de Pombal Square
Sunday, July 19 – Praça dos Leões
Saturday, July 25 – Jardim do Calém
Sunday, July 26 – Praça dos Leões

August

August 1, Saturday – Jardim do Largo D. João
August 2, Sunday – Praça da Batalha
Saturday, August 15 – São Lázaro Garden
Saturday, August 22 – Parque Oriental da Cidade
Saturday, August 29 – Jardim de Arca de Água

September

September 5, Saturday—Jardim do Passeio Alegre
Sunday, September 6 – Avenida dos Aliados
September 12, Saturday – Alameda Basílio Teles
September 19, Saturday – Praça da Corujeira
September 20, Sunday – Crystal Palace
September 26, Saturday – Praça da República

Useful Information

📍Where: Various starting points throughout the city of Porto

📅When: June 10 to September 26

🎟️Participation: Free (requires mandatory online registration)

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