Jardim Botânico do Porto

In the grounds of the Casa Andresen, in western Porto, the Jardim Botânico do Porto combines a historic estate, formal gardens and scientific collections. Its trees, greenhouses and quiet corners make it one of the most pleasant green spaces in the city.

A garden in the city

The garden belongs to the University of Porto and occupies the former Quinta do Campo Alegre, whose house, the Casa Andresen, now holds a museum and the university’s natural history collections. The garden itself is laid out in terraces and woodland, with plants from different climates.

What to see

• The formal gardens and the historic trees of the estate.
• The greenhouses and the botanical collections.
• The Casa Andresen and its museum collections.
• The nearby Serralves estate and the Foz do Douro, a short walk away.

Visiting the garden

The garden is in the Campo Alegre area of Porto. Opening hours are published on the official website, so check before your visit.

Visitor information: uc.pt.

Image credit: Jardim Botânico do Porto, by Joseolgon, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.