Serralves Park (Parque de Serralves) spans an impressive 18 hectares and features a stunning variety of beautifully interconnected areas, including formal gardens, woodlands, and a charming traditional farmhouse. Created by architect Jacques Gréber in the 1930s, it stands out as a remarkable example of Portugal"s landscape heritage.
Starting at Casa de Serralves, the headquarters of the eponymous Foundation, you"ll find the formal garden, recognized as one of the most remarkable examples of 20th-century landscape gardening. This beautiful garden extends over 500 meters toward the Douro River. At the far end, a staircase descends to a charming Romantic lake situated at a lower level. Designed by French architect and landscape gardener Jacques Gréber between 1932 and 1940, he gained fame in the United States and Canada for creating exquisite French-style gardens for affluent clients. The park features several attractions, including the rose garden (currently being restored), the Sundial Garden, and the Camellia Garden, where you can purchase aromatic herbs and plants, along with other meticulously maintained areas throughout the park.
