Recreational Forest Reserve of Valverde, Santa Maria, Azores

Recreational Forest Reserve of Valverde (Reserva Florestal de Recreio de Valverde Eng. Emiliano Costa) is a forest in the city of Vila do Porto on the Azores island of Santa Maria. The history of the park begins in the 1950s as the residence of the forest services. The territory of the park is 4 hectares, where you can find various places for recreation and leisure, children's and viewing platforms. In the reserve you can find various species of plants, an aviary with deer, ducks, peacocks, geese and pigeons.