The Space · Our vision
A garden of possibilities in Colares, Sintra
Near Sintra and the sea, we envision a natural retreat with flexible movement and dance areas, a botanical studio, a therapy tent, an experience garden, a children’s creative space and a community area for gatherings and celebrations.
The images are illustrative and represent the project’s vision, not confirmed facilities.
The layout will be adapted to the land, accessibility, safety and applicable legal and operational requirements.
The areas
- Movement & dance
Flexible areas for movement, dance and body expression. - Botanical studio
A place to create with leaves, flowers, plant pigments and natural materials. - Therapy tent
A welcoming, peaceful setting for care and wellbeing practices. - Experience garden
Connection with nature, discovery and practical environmental education. - Children’s creative space
Sensory exploration, imagination and artistic experiences for children and families. - Community area
A place for gatherings, shared meals and celebrations.
Creating mindfully
Sustainability guides how we envision the space and its experiences: valuing natural, reused and local materials; reducing waste; supporting a circular economy; caring for water and energy; protecting biodiversity; and offering practical environmental education.
Colares, between the Sintra hills and the sea
Flora Flow is in Colares, a parish in the municipality of Sintra, Lisbon district, near the village of Colares. The area lies between the Serra de Sintra and the sea, with Praia Grande, Praia das Maçãs and Azenhas do Mar a few kilometres away. This landscape of olive trees with the forested hills behind is the one in the images of the vision for the space.
Getting to Colares
The address is Rua dos Brejos 69, 2705-352 Colares, Sintra, Portugal. Open in Google Maps.
- From Lisbon (Praça do Comércio): about 45 km, about 40 minutes by car.
- From Sintra town centre: about 12 km, about 20 minutes by car.
- From Cascais: about 20 km, about 20 minutes by car.
By train, the Sintra line runs from Lisbon to Sintra station; from the station it is about 12 km, about 20 minutes by car. Times are route estimates without traffic.
You can park on the dirt road. For questions about access, get in touch before you come.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Colares?
In the municipality of Sintra, Lisbon district, between the Serra de Sintra and the Atlantic Ocean. Praia Grande, Praia das Maçãs and Azenhas do Mar are nearby.
How long does it take to get to Flora Flow?
By car and without traffic, about 40 minutes from Praça do Comércio in Lisbon, and about 20 minutes from Sintra town centre or from Cascais.
Are the images of the real space?
No. The images are illustrative and represent the project’s vision, not confirmed facilities.
What will the space include?
The vision includes flexible movement and dance areas, a botanical studio, a therapy tent, an experience garden, a children’s creative space and a community area for gatherings, shared meals and celebrations.
Will the space be accessible?
The layout will be adapted to the land, accessibility, safety and applicable legal and operational requirements. If you have specific access needs, talk to us on WhatsApp before you come.
See also
A space where nature inspires, art transforms and movement connects.
Flora Flow