Category: Nature > Park
District: Aveiro > Vale de Cambra > Junqueira > Couços
The Junqueira Urban Park is located in the Couços urbanization, an integral part of the locality of Junqueira, in the municipality of Vale de Cambra. Its designation as an “urban park” positions it as a green and leisure area, integrated into the fabric of the settlement, offering an accessible public space harmoniously inserted into local daily life.
This park constitutes a fundamental space for the social and cultural life of Junqueira and its surroundings. Conceived as a leisure and permanence area, the Junqueira Urban Park presents itself as a suitable place for generations to meet and for various outdoor activities to take place, promoting community cohesion and well-being. Its infrastructure allows it to host events, transforming it into a true social hub in the region.
Over the years, the Junqueira Urban Park has played a significant role in preserving and celebrating local traditions. It is a recurring stage for cultural events, notably the Municipal Encounter of Janeiras Songs. This initiative, with a history spanning over two decades, underscores the park's commitment to keeping alive the collective memory and cultural practices rooted in the municipality of Vale de Cambra, making it a place with vibrant cultural significance.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.8071734, -8.3332032666667
Coordinates DMS: 40°48'25.8"N 08°19'59.5"W