FUNDÃO GARDEN
🏘️ Village squares and central gathering places have played a fundamental role in rural communities throughout the centuries. More than simple circulation spaces, they have traditionally served as places for meeting, social interaction, sharing knowledge and celebrating the traditions that shaped the identity of each settlement.
🌳 At the heart of the village of Penhascoso lies Jardim do Fundão, a landmark space for the local community and the starting and finishing point of the Penhascoso Path. The structure located at its centre recalls the village’s collective memory and the strong connection of its people to agriculture, livestock farming and the traditional activities that sustained the local economy for generations.
🫒 Surrounded by old olive trees and traditional village houses, this space remains a privileged place for gathering and socialising, preserving the community spirit that characterises Portugal’s interior villages.
🚶 Here, past and present meet every day, welcoming residents and visitors who wish to discover the authenticity, history and tranquillity of this unique village in the Blue Mountains of Mação.