Garden in Oliveira do Douro honors José Ribeiro

Green space in Quebrantões renamed in memory of the former president of the "Os Novinhos de Quebrantões" Cultural and Recreational Association.

Generic image of a park bench with a plaque, in Portugal.
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Generic image of a park bench with a plaque, in Portugal.

The José Ribeiro Garden, located in Quebrantões, Oliveira do Douro, was inaugurated last Saturday, October 31st, in posthumous tribute to José Ribeiro, former president of the "Os Novinhos de Quebrantões" Cultural and Recreational Association.

The ceremony, organized by the Gaia Municipal Council and the Oliveira do Douro Parish Council, recognized José Ribeiro's contribution to the community and the local associative movement. The event was attended by family members, friends, and representatives of local associations and entities.
Among the personalities present were the councilwoman of the Gaia Municipal Council, Elizabete Silva, the president of the Oliveira do Douro Parish Council, Fábio Pinto, José Ribeiro's wife, Rosa Ribeiro, and the vice-president of the "Os Novinhos de Quebrantões" Cultural and Recreational Association, Mário Trindade.
The initiative aimed to preserve the memory of José Ribeiro, who left a significant mark on the parish's life. In parallel, the garden benefited from a requalification, with improvements to the pavement and the installation of new benches, aiming to make it a more comfortable, accessible, and welcoming space for residents and visitors.
Based on information from the official source: Camara Municipal de Vila Nova de Gaia (02/11/2026)