Portugal is about to become a whole lot more thrilling. A major new adventure park is on the way to satisfy your need for high-speed, metal-track adrenaline. But if you’re expecting standard loop-de-loops, think again.
Say hello to a €12 million tourism glow-up unveiled by the local municipality. Nestled near Castanheira de Pêra in the district of Leiria, the upcoming park is taking over 45 hectares of countryside to create the ultimate destination for active travel.
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Daredevils can test their nerve on treetop obstacle courses, sheer climbing walls and free-fall drops, or tear up the dirt on a downhill mountain biking trail. A mega zipline will handle your adrenaline fix, while a Crazy Cart track keeps the little ones entertained. There’s also an alpine coaster in the works, which is perfect for those who enjoy the thrill of paying good money to scream their lungs out while hurtling down a mountainside.
Need a way to catch your breath after all that adrenaline? The project’s real showstopper is a panoramic, one-kilometre cable car line. It will link the park directly to the centre of Castanheira de Pêra, meaning you can ditch the car keys entirely. Aside from making the journey a total breeze, it promises bird’s-eye views over the surrounding mountains and countryside.
The park sits right next door to Praia das Rocas, one of Portugal’s inland beach complexes. That means once you’re done flying down the alpine coaster, you can cool off with a spot of canoeing, paddleboarding or cable wakeboarding right on the water.
Local officials say it’s a major push to champion sustainable tourism, boost independent businesses, and put Central Portugal firmly on the map as Europe’s next great outdoor playground. An official construction timeline and opening date haven’t been locked in just yet, so keep your eyes peeled for updates.
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