Garden of Good Friends

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Lisboa > Sintra > Agualva-Cacém

Location

The Jardim dos Bons Amigos is located within the Fonte das Eiras urbanisation, a residential area in the locality of Agualva-Cacém, in the municipality of Sintra. Its position allows this green space to be accessible to those who live in or visit the area, offering a natural refuge within the urban environment.

Its surroundings benefit from the proximity to green corridors that follow the local stream, suggesting integration into a wider network of natural spaces extending across Agualva-Cacém. This location enhances the garden's value as a transition point between built structures and denser vegetation, providing landscape balance.

A Haven of Serenity

This garden was designed to be an invitation to rest and observation. Its carefully planned garden areas feature a diversity of plant species that contribute to a calm and immersive environment. Here, you will find trees of considerable size, providing shade and coolness on warmer days, and shrubs that define the pedestrian paths.

The atmosphere of the Jardim dos Bons Amigos is characterised by tranquility, making it a suitable place for those seeking a moment of pause. It is a space where one can appreciate the murmur of leaves and the song of birds, elements that underscore its natural vocation and its role as a green lung within the urbanisation.

Design and Meaning

The name "Jardim dos Bons Amigos" suggests a philosophy of conviviality and well-being, reflecting the purpose of a space that welcomes and promotes sharing. Its landscape architecture was conceived to create inviting pathways and resting areas, where visitors can converse or simply enjoy the stillness of the place.

The garden's design incorporates benches that invite relaxation, strategically positioned to offer pleasant views of the vegetation. This focus on human interaction with nature and with one another highlights the garden's symbolic value as an informal and harmonious meeting point, a true space for "good friends" in the heart of Agualva-Cacém.

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