Bacalhôa Buddha Eden

Name: Bacalhôa Buddha Eden
Address: Quinta dos Loridos, Bombarral, Bombarral, PT
Telephone: +351 262 605 240

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Bacalhoa Buddha Eden is a sculpture garden in Carvalhal, Bombarral, Portugal, with Buddhas, pagodas and terracotta figures across about 35 hectares.

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Bacalhôa Buddha Eden — Bacalhôa Buddha Eden, garden

Why go

Created in response to the destruction of the Bamiyan Buddhas.
More than 6,000 tonnes of marble and granite were used to build the garden.
A sculpture garden within a wine estate whose vineyards cover 45 hectares.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 18:30Show all

Monday09:00 – 18:30

Tuesday09:00 – 18:30

Wednesday09:00 – 18:30

Thursday09:00 – 18:30

Friday09:00 – 18:30

Saturday09:00 – 18:30

Sunday09:00 – 18:30

Don't miss

Golden BuddhasThe central staircase is the garden’s focal point, with golden Buddhas welcoming visitors.Central staircase
Carved dragonsCarved dragons rise from the central lake, where koi fish swim.Central lake
African sculpturesLook for portrayals of deities and everyday life, drawing on a Shona tradition of hand-carving stone that stretches back more than a thousand years.African sculpture garden
Garden paths and bridgesFollow the paths and bridges through planting that includes bamboo, sakuras and orchids.Garden paths and bridges

Photo spots

Central lakeFrame the carved dragons rising from the water.Central lake

Facilities

Toilets Restrooms are in the car park and garden.
Parking A large car park is at the garden entrance.
Shop Onsite.
Buffet restaurant Onsite.
Snack bar Onsite.

Shorts

History

Quinta dos Loridos combines a manor house, wine production and the themed garden. The 90-hectare estate includes 45 hectares of vines, a sparkling-wine winery and an ageing cellar. The Shona works reflect belief in ancestral spirits known as Vadzimu.

Around 1430The Alcobaça monastery granted the land to João Annes de Lourido.
16th centuryThe estate’s Italian-inspired layout shaped its terraced gardens and Palladian portal.
By the mid-18th centuryThe Sanches de Baena family owned the estate and added Baroque features to its entrance and chapel.
1834Captain João Pedro Barbosa acquired the estate.
1989J. P. Vinhos, owned by Joe Berardo, acquired the estate and carried out conservation and restoration.

How to get there

CarAddress: Quinta dos Loridos, 2540-420 Bombarral, in Carvalhal.

Accessibility

Vehicle access Wheelchairs and baby strollers are permitted in the garden; other vehicles are not allowed.

Sources: Quinta dos Loridos - Wikipedia · Bombarral - Wikivoyage (see) · Bacalhôa Buddha Eden - Bacalhoa · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where

Quinta dos Loridos, Bombarral

Website: bacalhoa.pt/pt/bacalhoa-buddha-eden
Phone: +351 262 605 240

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

Can I bring a picnic to Bacalhoa Buddha Eden?

No. Picnics are not allowed inside the garden.

Can I bring my dog to Bacalhoa Buddha Eden?

Dogs are allowed on a leash or harness and must carry their owner’s name, address or phone number. Other pets are prohibited.

What are Bacalhoa Buddha Eden’s opening hours?

Open daily, 09:00–18:30.

How can I contact Bacalhoa Buddha Eden?

Call +351 262 605 240.

Can I see wildlife at Bacalhoa Buddha Eden?

The garden is home to birds, insects and reptiles.

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