Devesas Park / Camellias Garden — Attraction in Vila Nova de Gaia

Hidden gem among the port wine cellars, perfect for a quiet stroll after wine tasting. Looks like it was part of an estate whose ruined house still standing with two statues of deers that probably should be kept in a museum somewhere. The garden was built on a slope with 4-5 levels. The water features are mostly gone but the bone of the garden still well preserved. The maintained part of the garden is the historical collection of camellias, some have grown into tree size. When in season I can imagine it would be quite a site! Other time of the year it is an amazing tranquil place to rest. ...

What a beautiful hidden place. I would love to come back and bring my friends. It is such a nice contrast to the tourist hell that is happening just few metres away by the river. It is beautiful and quiet garden. There are fish in the small pools, frogs and some cats live there. Overall 5/5! Ps. Even though the building is run down there are fully working free...

Nice and calm park to visit or sit down for a small time, but still lacks a bit of recovery and restauration work for it to be really great. Still, it has a great collection of Camelia of different kinds, and for that I recommend that you prefer going when in bloom, either in...