Romanticism inhabits the more than four hectares of an incredible park hidden in the eyes of those who seek what to do in Porto. Parque São Roque has a stunning green area, as well as unexpected riches inside. In the street São Roque da Lameira, near the Estádio do Dragão, it is possible to find from 8am to 8pm other brands from one of the oldest cities in Portugal.
Also known as Quinta da Lameira, the São Roque Park building belonged to Ramos Pinto, from the Cálem family, which owns one of the Port wine cellars. With his death, and without heirs, in 1979 a partnership of sale was realized with the Municipality of OPorto. At that time the place became a public park, although it had been completely refurbished and proceeded with modifications.
The gardens have a romantic look. There are numerous places to relax, a lake, a fountain, a chapel, a small cave and a huge labyrinth built by hedges that, from above, creates a wonderful landscape effect. Although it is an extremely beautiful area, few people are there. "The park should be more publicized because it is in the northern part of here from OPorto and is not so well known. Already on the tourist route, people are already looking for more, but there are still few, "said Cristina Campos, coordinator and gardener of the Parque San Roque. This immense green area was installed in a place formerly considered rural, because it is situated in a region relatively far from the center of OPorto.
However, the city has grown. The areas considered rural were taken by the urban spaces and constitute a series of the most diverse parks that we found scattered in the city of Porto and that enchant the look of the residents and visitors, providing unique experiences. "For me the contact with nature is the best thing that can be. It's simply fantastic. The air that breathes in the morning and the tranquility that nature itself transmits to me is everything, "says Cristina.
Written by: Larissa Previato Nogali
Photos by: Larissa Previato Nogali
Translated by: Rita Lopes
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