Fodor's Expert Review Jardim da Manga

A small park with an odd assortment of domed, rose-color turrets grouped around a fountain, this garden was designed by Jean de Rouen in the 16th century and once belonged to the cloisters of the Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. The fountain symbolizes the fountain of life, and the eight pools radiating from it represent the rivers of paradise. The welcoming restaurant of Jardim da Manga, overlooking the gardens, is a pleasant place for lunch after a visit here.