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Quinta das Palmeiras provides a surprising patch of lush greenery in a dry plain to the west of the airport. This mini botanical garden and bird-park is the result of the vision of one man, Carlos Alfonso, and of fifteen years of hard work. Alfonso designed and planted the garden himself, and every drop of water it uses has to be trucked in. The resulting oasis is a haven of shade, with roses and Red Hot Pokers, hibiscus and Angel’s Trumpets aplenty. Swans swim around a pattering fountain. There are cooing doves, gorgeous parrots and all manner of other birds. Most of them fly free, but they don’t attempt to escape – they know which side their bread is buttered on.
Telephone + 351 291 983 625.
Open daily 10h00 -13h00 and 15h00 – 18h00
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