Jardim da Corujeira

Jardim da Corujeira is a municipal garden in Porto that spans about 2.35 hectares with tall plane trees providing natural shade across its open spaces. The layout features these trees as the main structure, creating shaded areas and green corridors throughout the grounds.

The garden was founded in 1915 on the grounds of a former marketplace where cattle fairs and agricultural trade once took place. This transformation turned a commercial space into a public green space for the growing city.

The name comes from owls that once lived in this area, reflecting how animals shaped the relationship between people and their surroundings. This memory is woven into the place and reminds visitors of the wildlife that characterized this elevated part of Porto.

The garden is accessible by STCP bus line 401 or on foot about 400 meters from Estádio do Dragão metro station. The tall trees provide generous shade, making it a comfortable place to visit during hot days.

The garden is part of the URBiNAT Healthy Corridor project, which integrates nature into urban spaces and represents an innovative model for neighborhoods. This project demonstrates how traditional public green spaces can serve modern goals of health and community experience.