Grená Park: How to Get There, Prices, and Hours

It is called Grená and is an incredible park in the heart of nature located in Furnas, on the Island of São Miguel. This space has been recently cleaned, restored, and requalified to welcome visitors who appreciate direct contact with nature.

Learn more below about the history of Grená and its recovery. Includes information on hours, prices, and location on the map.

History of Grená

The Grená and its surrounding land were acquired and built in the 1950s by a former English consul. Later, after changing ownership, it was purchased by the state in 1987.

The property served and even operated previously as accommodation for those wishing to stay in one of the most incredible places on the island of São Miguel. Thus, the state acquired the entire property, which also includes a wooded park, a watercourse crossed by a bridge, a garden, and the small palace. Although it was purchased for high-ranking state officials to enjoy their stay on the Green Island, this never happened, and the entire property ended up abandoned, particularly with the deterioration of the building.

Later, in 2018, after the entire property was transferred to the Regional Government, it was put up for public auction and was acquired by Russian entrepreneurs, already with businesses in the Municipality of Povoação, for the sum of 500,000 euros.

In December 2019, news of its reopening emerged, in a completely renewed, cared for, and cleaned space. Thus, Grená Park is reborn.

Grená Park

After several years of abandonment, accumulating a lot of trash and degradation, and having been acquired – as mentioned above – a large team undertook the cleaning and recovery of this vast park.

Over 3 tons of trash were removed, and there was also an intense control of invasive plant species. Thus, the treasure that this park represents, with all its beauty and charm, is back and can now be appreciated by nature lovers.

According to the official Facebook page of this park: “Thus, Grená aims to restore to the Azoreans and all those who visit us the pleasure of enjoying a worthy location that honors Mother Nature, representing us not only as a Region but also as a world-renowned paradise.”

Hours

The park opened to the public on December 14, 2019.

• From October to March: 09:30 AM to 05:00 PM
• From June to September: 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM

Price

• Each entrance ticket costs €10. Residents of the Azores receive one ticket that grants five entries.
• Children up to 10 years: Free entry

Location on the Map

The entrance to Grená Park is near the Furnas Lagoon Caldeiras. Location on the map:

Contacts

• Website
• Facebook

Care and Tips for Visiting the Park

• Pet entry is allowed, but leashes are mandatory;
• This is a cared-for space in the midst of nature; please respect the safety zones, pathways, and the surrounding environment.

Photos

Video

References and more about Grená:

• Government of the Azores sells Grená property – A Povoacense Look
• Grená Photos – Grená @ Facebook