Almonda Park

Category: Nature > Park

District: Santarém > Torres Novas > Torres Novas > Salvador

Location

Almonda Park is located in the city of Torres Novas, integrated into the Salvador area. This space is situated by the Almonda River, in the heart of the urban fabric, functioning as a natural link between the riverbanks and the city's historic center. Its strategic position offers a fluid connection to pedestrian paths and traditional commerce.

Memory and Renewal

The location that today hosts Almonda Park possesses a rich and multifaceted history. In the past, this riverside area served various purposes, from agricultural production in gardens, to facilities such as municipal stables and warehouses. It was also a meeting point for the community, where leisure moments were enjoyed in sports fields and rinks, and important weekly fairs and markets were held. Its current rehabilitation honors this legacy, transforming it into a renewed space for public enjoyment, adapting to contemporary needs for leisure and well-being.

Nature and Recreation

Almonda Park was designed to promote a harmonious connection with the river that gives it its name, providing an environment conducive to recreation and collective leisure. The landscape project integrates a set of spaces, with both formal and informal characteristics, inviting visitors to linger and enjoy the scenery. One of the central premises was the renaturalization of the riverbanks, creating an "elastic strip" that protects and enhances the waterline and its banks, framing the park's various corners and reinforcing its integration into the urban landscape.

Connections and Paths

A fundamental aspect of Almonda Park's requalification lies in the enhancement and improvement of the historic bridges crossing the river, namely the Bácora and Lamego bridges. These infrastructures, now renovated, play a crucial role in improving access and facilitating the connection between the different riverbanks and the city center's commercial areas. The park thus serves as an ideal starting point for soft mobility routes, allowing for a pleasant exploration of the riverside area and its surroundings.