Jardim Botânico António Borges

The Jardim Botânico António Borges is a botanical garden, located in the center of Ponta Delgada.

It is a historic romantic garden of the 19th century (created between 1858-1861) that functions as the city's green lung. With free access, it features a rich diversity of exotic botanicals, caves and volcano rock tunnels, and a palm tree avenue, offering a refuge for hiking and walking.

One of the main features and attractions are definitely the romantic style. It is designed with sinuous lines and semi-symmetry, reflecting the 19th century pictorial aesthetics.

It houses exotic species from all over the world, highlighting the impressive Australian tree Ficus macrophylla (banyan) with its aerial roots, and the grove of palm trees.

It includes a lot of caves and lava stone tunnels, lakes, viewpoints and pedestrian paths, inspired by local geology.

There are also a lot of animals around including chickens, roosters and geese.

Founded by António Borges of the Chamber of Medeiros, it was acquired by the Municipal Chamber of Ponta Delgada in 1957, currently serving as a public laser park.

I went there for a walk and a galao in the Jardim Natural Food & Coffee. I can highly recommend both, the botanical garden and the coffee 🌴☕❤️.Read more