We’re already counting down to the arrival of spring, right? Yes, it is! The most beautiful season of the year officially begins on Thursday, March 20th. So if you want to celebrate the date among splendid flowers, you should know that there’s a new camellia exhibition coming up.
This time, we’re not talking about the traditional event in Porto, but the 4th edition of the Camellia Exhibition in the City of Maia. Free of charge, the initiative will take place on March 22 and 23, Saturday and Sunday respectively, at the Príncipe da Beira School.
The event is organized by the City of Maia Parish Council, with the support of the Portuguese Camellia Association, and aims to promote the biological and cultural heritage of the Maia area, one of the 17 municipalities that make up the Porto Metropolitan Area.
Exhibition with species over 200 years old
According to Notícias da Maia, the camellia exhibition features species with more than 200 years of history, including the Camélia Angelina Vieira.
This species has a rare purple hue and was created by Germano Vieira from Maia.
Where to find camellias in Maia?
Camellias prefer humid environments and fertile soils, but can be found in various places in Maia, such as:
- Quinta da Gruta
- Quinta da Granja
- Casa de Corim, among others
Other information about the Camellia Exhibition
If you want to go to the 4th edition of the Maia City Camellia Exhibition, here are the timetables:
- Saturday, March 22 – from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, March 23 – from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.