URBAN GARDENS
30 minutes
On the left bank of the Tormes river, between Salas Bajas and Tejares, the Salamanca City Council has built and made available to citizens 700 urban gardens. This space, which in the past housed the gardens of the Tejares neighborhood, had been abandoned over time. However, in recent years, it has been rehabilitated and divided into small gardens that offer citizens the opportunity to grow their own food and get closer to organic farming. The garden environment is complemented by walks, children's play areas, picnic areas, and a market hall intended for cultural and social activities. The walks and the bike path connect the gardens with the green corridor that runs along the river plain for 13 km from the Puente de la Salud to the municipality of Santa Marta.
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For some years now, the city of Salamanca has had a large green area occupied by urban gardens dedicated to organic farming. The majority of these gardens are located on the left bank of the Tormes, in the area between Tejares and Salas Bajas. Historically, this land was an area of gardens linked to the Tejares neighborhood that had ceased to be cultivated in recent years and were abandoned. The project concluded with the creation of a small urban gardens park, located on the slopes of Cerro de San Vicente, in the heart of the city's historic center.
URBAN GARDENS ON THE LEFT BANK OF THE TORMES
Since 2023, the city of Salamanca has had a large urban gardens park. The project was designed by the Salamanca City Council to transform the bank of the Tormes, in the Salas Bajas area, into a large healthy leisure zone associated with agri-food. The project began in 2020 and now has about 700 gardens for the use and enjoyment of citizens. It is part of the Sustainable Urban Development Strategy “Mastormes” (EDUSI TORMES+) co-financed by FEDER funds and the Salamanca City Council.
URBAN GARDENS ON THE SLOPE OF CERRO DE SAN VICENTE
Historically, Cerro de San Vicente had cultivated lands linked to the ancient Benedictine Convent that existed on its summit. The entire slope facing the Arroyo de los Milagros consisted of the convent's gardens distributed in terraces. Its perimeter was delimited by a stone wall that still exists. It had an irrigation system that included channels, a water wheel, and a pond that are still maintained and have been integrated into the park. With the abandonment of the monastery as a result of the disentailment, the space was colonized by humble families, becoming the San Vicente and Los Milagros neighborhood. The convent itself was used to build houses, and the slopes continued to be cultivated by the neighborhood residents until not long ago.
URBAN GARDENS ON THE LEFT BANK OF THE TORMES
Since 2023, the city of Salamanca has had a large urban gardens park. The project was designed by the Salamanca City Council to transform the bank of the Tormes, in the Salas Bajas area, into a large healthy leisure zone associated with agri-food. The project began in 2020 and now has about 700 gardens for the use and enjoyment of citizens. It is part of the Sustainable Urban Development Strategy “Mastormes” (EDUSI TORMES+) co-financed by FEDER funds and the Salamanca City Council.
URBAN GARDENS ON THE SLOPE OF CERRO DE SAN VICENTE
Historically, Cerro de San Vicente had cultivated lands linked to the ancient Benedictine Convent that existed on its summit. The entire slope facing the Arroyo de los Milagros consisted of the convent's gardens distributed in terraces. Its perimeter was delimited by a stone wall that still exists. It had an irrigation system that included channels, a water wheel, and a pond that are still maintained and have been integrated into the park. With the abandonment of the monastery as a result of the disentailment, the space was colonized by humble families, becoming the San Vicente and Los Milagros neighborhood. The convent itself was used to build houses, and the slopes continued to be cultivated by the neighborhood residents until not long ago.
The Urban Gardens are located on the bank of the Tormes river, on its left side. It is an area of more than 100,000 square meters occupied by gardens, green areas, and paths.
Across the 3 hectares dedicated to cultivation, nearly 700 gardens of about 50 m2 each are distributed.
The area has walkways and resting spaces designed for leisure, equipped with pergolas and benches that offer comfort and shade. In addition, in the surroundings of the urban gardens, picnic areas and a children's play area have been set up, located next to the Lonja. The Lonja is a space of universal and cognitive accessibility, designed to host cultural and social activities, such as fairs and events.
Across the 3 hectares dedicated to cultivation, nearly 700 gardens of about 50 m2 each are distributed.
The area has walkways and resting spaces designed for leisure, equipped with pergolas and benches that offer comfort and shade. In addition, in the surroundings of the urban gardens, picnic areas and a children's play area have been set up, located next to the Lonja. The Lonja is a space of universal and cognitive accessibility, designed to host cultural and social activities, such as fairs and events.