Category: Culture and Entertainment > Theme Park
District: Faro > Monchique > Barracão
The park is situated in the Barracão area, part of the Monchique municipality. This area is characterized by its mountain landscape, with green hills and a predominantly rural environment. The park's location allows visitors to enjoy the tranquility and natural beauty typical of this part of the Algarve.
Parque da Mina offers an experience that transports visitors to an environment recreating aspects of traditional Algarve life and local heritage. It is a space where one can observe and learn about customs and activities from bygone eras.
Recreations of old houses, with their furniture and utensils, provide a perspective on the rural daily life of past eras. These settings invite exploration and the discovery of details that tell stories about the region's way of life.
Beyond its historical and thematic elements, the park is integrated into its natural surroundings. It features outdoor areas where nature is present.
Along the park's pathways, it is possible to encounter animals living in dedicated spaces, providing direct contact with farm animals. There are also paths and landscaped areas that invite a tranquil stroll and observation of local flora, complementing the thematic experience with outdoor moments.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 37.2554023,-8.5400681
Coordinates DMS: 37°15'19.4"N 08°32'24.2"W