Egg Market Garden

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Aveiro > Vale de Cambra > Regadas de Cima > Vila Chã, Codal e Vila Cova de Perrinho

Location

The Jardim da Feira dos Ovos (Egg Fair Garden) is located in Regadas de Cima, a village part of the Vila Chã, Codal and Vila Cova de Perrinho area, in the municipality of Vale de Cambra. This green space is situated in an area that invites tranquility, offering a serene refuge within the urban surroundings.

History and Origin of the Name

The peculiar name of the garden, "Feira dos Ovos" (Egg Fair), harks back to a past of intense commercial activity at this location. In the past, this was where fortnightly fairs were held, a focal point where eggs, poultry, meats, savory snacks, and a wide range of horticultural products were traded. Until the 1970s, this space was the heart of trade and social gathering for the local community and surrounding areas.

Beyond its commercial role, the site also served as a sports field, where young people of the time gathered to play football. This multi-functionality over the years underscores the social and cultural importance that the land has always played for the population.

Atmosphere and Characteristics

Currently, the Jardim da Feira dos Ovos presents itself as a place truly inviting for rest and leisure. It is a landscaped area with a notable presence of trees and lush vegetation, providing shade and coolness on warmer days. Visitors will find various wooden benches, ideal for a quiet break, and areas with stone tables and benches, perfect for enjoying a light meal outdoors.

This verdant environment, punctuated by flowers and a few palm trees, invites a calm stroll, moments of reading, or simply enjoying the serenity of the place. It is a well-maintained space, designed for the comfort of its visitors.

The Historic Fountain

Within the garden, the presence of an old fountain deserves special mention. This element, once a source of pure water accessible to all, served both the traders who worked here and the sports practitioners who used the site for their activities.

Although its current role is more symbolic, the fountain remains a piece that evokes the history and practical functionality this space had over time, contributing to the collective memory of the garden and the community.

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