Sunday invites for a chill out day at the Parque Oriental
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João Queirós
The municipal programme "Domingos em Forma" ["Fit Sundays", free translation] is held twice a month, every first and third Sunday of each month. The next session is on 19th January at the Parque Oriental, in Campanhã, between 10am and 11am. Participation is free.
Rendez-vous is at the Municipal Pavilion Lagarteiro (in front of the Park), at 10 am.
The morning begins with warm up and stretching sessions, inside the pavilion, followed by an open-air trekking in the park and other physical exercises.
Know that science shows that walking outdoors reduces stress, it helps with depression, and it can make your brain work better.
All activities are monitored and planned by Physical Education Professionals, as well as Health Technicians.
Participation is free and registration is not mandatory. Just show up and chill out.
It is recommended comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for outdoor activities.
Departure and arrival from Porto-Campanhã train station is available as follows:
- Station-Park: from 9 to 9.30 am;
- Park-Station: from 11 am to 11.30 am.