Quinta Pedagógica do Fundão (Fundão Educational Farm)

Quinta Pedagógica do Fundão is a small educational farm in the town of Fundão, in the Cova da Beira, created and run by the Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Fundão, a local charitable institution. It opened in 2015 and occupies two hectares of green space inside the urban area, with the Gardunha and Estrela mountains close by. It presents itself as an environmental interpretation centre that brings adults and children closer to farming and to animals.

Dozens of species of birds, mammals and fish live on the farm, alongside beds of aromatic and medicinal plants, fruit trees and a vegetable garden. There is a well, and a bridge crosses the pond shared by ducks and fish. A wood-fired oven is used to recreate the cycle of bread, and a multipurpose room hosts workshops and birthday parties.

The programme is aimed at schools, families and older people and is built around rural life: work in the fields, animal care and traditional cooking such as sweets, cheese and bread, together with events tied to the farming calendar. It is a modest, local place more than a big attraction, suited to an unhurried visit with young children. The farm sits within the town, a short walk from the centre of Fundão, which is served by trains on the Beira Baixa line. Group visits must be booked ahead.