Category: Nature > Park
District: Aveiro > Santa Maria da Feira > Viso > Lobão, Gião, Louredo e Guisande
Monte do Viso stands in the locality of Viso, an elevated point within the union of parishes of Lobão, Gião, Louredo, and Guisande, in the municipality of Santa Maria da Feira. Its position grants it a privileged perspective over the surroundings, distinguishing it as a geographical and visual landmark. Although integrated into an area with some urban density, it maintains an atmosphere that invites landscape observation.
The name "Viso" refers to the idea of view, and that is precisely what the mount offers: a natural observation point that stands out in the surrounding area, allowing visitors to appreciate the vastness of the territory.
Monte do Viso is a place with a strong sense of belonging for the local community, being intrinsically linked to deeply rooted traditions. It is the stage for annual celebrations that bring together residents and visitors, highlighting its role as a meeting point and a place for cultural sharing.
These events, over time, have solidified the importance of the mount not only as a geographical feature but as a space of collective memory and identity. Its relevance extends beyond mere landscape, constituting a link with the past and with the experiences of the region.
Ascending Monte do Viso offers an experience of tranquility and contact with a more natural environment. Its elevation provides unobstructed views that stretch across the surrounding landscape, encompassing green areas and scattered housing.
It is a suitable place for a moment of pause, where silence invites contemplation. The vegetation present on the mount contributes to a serene atmosphere, ideal for those seeking refuge from daily hustle and bustle and wishing to appreciate the beauty of the panoramic views that unfold on the horizon.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.972095591176, -8.4729309
Coordinates DMS: 40°58'19.5"N 08°28'22.6"W