Category: Nature > Park
District: Lisboa > Cascais > Cascais > Gandarinha
Located in the Gandarinha area, this green space is situated in a central part of Cascais town. It is a place that easily blends into the urban landscape, offering a point of pause and tranquility in the heart of the area.
The origin of this park dates back centuries, having evolved from an old agricultural property. Over time, the space underwent various transitions until it was shaped into its current form, largely influenced by the Visconde da Gandarinha, who gave it its name. The area was gradually expanded, incorporating different plots of land. This park is also historically known as Parque Marechal Carmona.
The park invites visitors to enjoy a serene and natural environment. The landscaped paths and green areas create a setting conducive to relaxing strolls and outdoor moments. The space includes a lake, an element that contributes to its aesthetics and recalls its recreational use in times past, offering a scenic focal point in the park's landscape.
Within or in the immediate vicinity of the park, there are structures of historical relevance linked to this site. The Pink House, which in the past served as a holiday home, is one of them. The area also shares borders with the site where the Palace of the Counts of Castro Guimarães is located, whose lands were historically linked to the formation and evolution of this green space.
Coordinates DD: 38.6932692,-9.4293016
Coordinates DMS: 38°41'35.8"N 09°25'45.5"W
Weather Cascais
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