Casa da Cerca — Attraction in Almada

This time it gets personal, for this is my favourite place in Almada!

Outstanding view over the right side - CHECK!

Beautiful garden - CHECK!

Botanical diversity - CHECK!

Exhibitions all your long - CHECK!

Place to seat and have a snack - CHECK!

The flowers are curated by color and function, being used both for the pleasure of their presence and for the potential of the shades that can be obtained and later used for paint creation workshops and even for the usual classes on nature illustration, with ever present exhibitions in the greenhouse building.

A fountain is present as well, which along with the river breeze help to make it even fresher.

The main building is also one of the few good examples of Chã...

This historic building in Almada's old city, located overlooking the Tejo river and Lisbon is currently an Art Museum/Gallery surrounded by picturesque Gardens from which you can get the fullest, prettiest views of Lisbon's skyline, the river, the iconic bridge connecting its banks. You'll also find a small cafeteria with drinks and light meals that you may enjoy inside or outside while taking in the breathtaking views. This culturally diverse location also has occasional cultural initiatives that you can find on its website, it's seldom crowded it has a very relaxed, quiet ambience which makes it a safe choice for a relaxing time in a most...

Good to bring children as it is very educational to show them the nursery and the garden. They both need to be watered regularly though as they are almost dying. Otherwise it is definitely so beautiful if all are in good condition. The place has a cafe too and some tables. There is a small area for grapes to grow and I was very surprised how uber sweet the grapes were!!! I just hope the staffs and management put more effort in maintaining this...