Olive Grove "Miguel Hernandez"

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Beja > Moura > Moura

Location

The "Miguel Hernandez" Olive Grove is situated in the Quinta de Santa Justa Urbanization, in the town of Moura. It is located in an urban area, providing a serene and easily accessible space within the city, ideal for a break or a peaceful stroll. Its position within the urban fabric directly connects it to local life and identity.

A Poetic Tribute

This garden is dedicated to Miguel Hernández, a prominent Spanish poet. His works often referenced the olive tree and the workers of the olive groves, establishing a symbolic connection with the rural landscape. The garden thus serves as a tribute to his memory and to the universal themes he explored in his poetry, which resonate deeply with the Alentejo landscape and culture.

Alentejo's Olive Trees

At the heart of this garden, visitors can discover a diversity of olive trees, with special emphasis on the most emblematic and traditional varieties of the municipality of Moura and the entire Alentejo region. Among them, you can find species such as Cordovil, Verdeal de Serpa, and Galega Vulgar, which represent the richness of local olive cultivation. Complementing this collection, the space also hosts a selection of aromatic and medicinal herbs typical of the region, as well as various climbing plants, enriching the sensory experience of the place.

The Legacy of Olive Cultivation

The "Miguel Hernandez" Olive Grove functions as a space that celebrates olive cultivation, an activity with deep historical, cultural, and economic roots in Moura and throughout the Alentejo region. This place allows visitors to understand the importance of the olive grove and olive oil production, which have been central elements in the identity and livelihood of the population over the centuries.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt