Category: Nature > Park
District: Coimbra > Cantanhede > Casal das Sete Fontes
The Park of the Seven Fountains is located in the locality of Casal das Sete Fontes, belonging to the municipality of Cantanhede. It is situated in an area with appealing natural characteristics, offering a refuge of tranquility. Its location harmonizes the serenity of nature with convenient accessibility for visitors.
This park is a space that combines natural beauty with leisure opportunities. It has a predominantly natural character, where human intervention remains discreet, enhancing its ecological value. It is a place that invites contemplation and enjoyment of the resources that nature generously offers.
As you explore the park, you will discover a diversity of landscapes, from an extensive poplar grove to the east, accompanied by a watercourse, to a pine forest enriched with oaks to the west, creating distinct environments for its visitors.
In the heart of the park, a paved area leads to a tank and the fountain of the seven spouts, which not only inspires the name of the place but is also one of its most distinctive and symbolic elements.
In addition to the fountain, the park features a lake and an oval-shaped river beach, one of its most sought-after points of interest, especially during the bathing season. This bathing area has a non-slip canvas floor, designed for the safety and comfort of its users.
For entertainment and activity, there is also a playground, a small fitness circuit for exercise, and a picnic area equipped with tables and barbecue grills, ideal for enjoying outdoor meals in communion with the surrounding nature.
The presence of water is fundamental to the identity of the Park of the Seven Fountains, not only because of its historic fountain that evokes the place's name but also because of the bathing area that provides moments of freshness and fun.
This space has undergone recent interventions aimed at improving its infrastructure and accessibility. The improvements included, in particular, the redefinition of the bathing area and the enhancement of the pedestrian paths, making the discovery experience more pleasant.
These actions have contributed to the park being more welcoming and having better conditions for its visitors, optimizing the experience for those who seek to enjoy its aquatic and verdant environment, providing a pleasant refuge in Cantanhede.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.3569306, -8.537094875
Coordinates DMS: 40°21'25.0"N 08°32'13.5"W
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