Recouvrance, Lambézellec, Saint-Marc and Saint-Pierre Quilbignon are four pretty suburbs of Brest that offer open areas for relaxing walks, along with fine restaurants. They are ideal places to go to for short excursions. Explore the city's main neighbourhoods, and stop at one of the quintessentially French cafes for lunch or dinner.

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is a stunning 30-acre escape in the middle of the city. Stroll through the tropical rainforest inside the Fuqua Conservatory, walk the treetop canopy on the Kendeda Walkway, or check out the ever-changing seasonal displays. If you're visiting in the evening, the garden often hosts special events like Garden Lights, Holiday Nights in the winter.

The Archer Lady statue is one of the oldest statues in Bydgoszcz and has become a city symbol. The sculpture portrays a naked woman spanning an arch. You can find it near the theatre in Kochanowski Park.

One of Porto Santo’s best-known viewpoints, Miradouro da Portela, offers sweeping views to the north and south. From here, you can take in the entire southern half of the island, including the 9 km-long beach, and see how the island’s low peaks give it a surprisingly open, almost barren feel. On a clear day, Madeira even appears in the distance. A short walk will bring you to the island’s three remaining traditional windmills. Painted white and red with sturdy stone bases, they’re no longer in use but are wonderfully preserved and make a great spot for photos, framed by both the ocean and the inland hills. Portela gets especially magical at sunrise or sunset, when the light casts the bay in golden hues. It’s also easy to combine this stop with nearby attractions like Porto dos Frades natural pools or the Terra Chã hike.