Category: Culture and Entertainment > Theme Park
District: Lisboa > Mafra > Venda do Pinheiro > Venda do Pinheiro e Santo Estêvão das Galés
The "Infância ao ar livre | TUFO, Ser na floresta" (Outdoor Childhood | TUFO, Being in the Forest) site is located in Venda do Pinheiro, a civil parish belonging to the municipality of Mafra, in the district of Lisbon. This area is characterized by an environment that, despite its proximity to urban centers of Greater Lisbon, manages to preserve a significant natural setting. Its location invites immersion into a verdant landscape, providing a harmonious transition from the built environment to the tranquility of the surrounding forest.
Venda do Pinheiro, nestled within the diverse landscape of the Mafra municipality, offers a geographical context conducive to valuing outdoor spaces, where nature and the rural environment still play a central role in the local identity. It is in this context that "Infância ao ar livre | TUFO" is situated, taking advantage of the region's serenity and natural elements.
This unique space emerges as a refuge designed for reconnection with the natural world, where the designation "Infância ao ar livre" (Outdoor Childhood) suggests a philosophy of learning and development through direct interaction with the environment. It is not a conventional garden, but a place structured to encourage exploration, curiosity, and respect for nature, particularly in a forest context.
The experience provided aims to stimulate the senses and creativity, allowing visitors an immersive experience that transcends mere observation. It is a stage for the discovery of natural elements, where every detail of the forest becomes an opportunity for interaction and knowledge, fostering a deeper relationship with the ecosystem.
The denomination "TUFO, Ser na floresta" (TUFO, Being in the Forest) reflects a distinct value proposition, focused on immersion and conscious presence in the natural environment. The term "TUFO" may evoke the solidity and authenticity of earth elements, complementing the idea of "Ser na floresta" as a state of harmonious existence with the surrounding nature. This concept underscores the importance of inhabiting and interacting with the forest environment actively and contemplatively.
The site is designed to allow visitors to fully integrate into the arboreal environment, feeling the texture of the trees, hearing the sounds of the fauna, and exploring the paths that open up through the vegetation. It is a space where the rhythm of nature dictates the experience, promoting moments of tranquility, adventure, and reflection in communion with the ecosystem.
The "Infância ao ar livre | TUFO, Ser na floresta" benefits from a scenic setting that values the diversity of flora and the geomorphological characteristics of the area, creating a naturally inviting landscape. The paths and activity areas are designed to highlight the intrinsic beauty of the forest environment, from the light filtering through the tree canopies to the small ecosystems forming on the ground.
Beyond its intrinsic beauty, the space possesses an implicit pedagogical dimension, by providing a setting where learning occurs through experience and experimentation. It is an invitation to rediscover the simplicity and richness that nature offers, promoting environmental awareness and well-being organically and integrated within the forest environment itself.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.9237302,-9.2285568
Coordinates DMS: 38°55'25.4"N 09°13'42.8"W
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