Category: Culture and Entertainment > Swing
District: Évora > Mourão > Aldeia da Luz > Passadiço da Aldeia da Luz
The Aldeia da Luz Swing is strategically positioned in the heart of Alentejo, more precisely in the municipality of Mourão, in the locality of Aldeia da Luz. This unique viewpoint is integrated into the Aldeia da Luz boardwalk, a structure that invites exploration of the natural surroundings.
Its location offers wide and unobstructed views over the vast expanse of water of the great Alqueva Lake, which stretches to the horizon, merging with the serenity of the Alentejo landscape, characterized by its open horizons and peculiar light.
This place provides a unique experience of interaction with the landscape. When sitting on the swing, the visitor is invited to suspend themselves slightly over the aquatic plain, enjoying a privileged perspective of the immensity of Alqueva and the quietude of the surrounding fields.
It is a spot designed for contemplation and for capturing the natural beauty of Alentejo, offering an idyllic setting to record the amplitude and tranquility of this natural scenario. The simplicity of the swing contrasts with the grandeur of the landscape that surrounds it, inviting a moment of pause and appreciation.
The swing's design, although a human intervention, appears harmoniously integrated into the environment. Its structure, usually made of wood, complements the region's natural elements, such as olive trees and the dry Alentejo soil, creating a connection point between the built and the natural.
It functions as a natural frame for the panorama that unfolds before it, allowing the view over the lake and the undulating shores of Alqueva to be the true protagonist. It is a space for silent dialogue between the visitor and the surrounding nature, manifested in the vastness and calm of the location.
The Aldeia da Luz Swing symbolizes an invitation to contemplation and immersion in the serene atmosphere of Alentejo. More than just a stopping point, it is a place that inspires reflection on the scale of the landscape and the quietude that the region offers.
It represents a meeting point where the simplicity of such a familiar object as a swing is elevated to the level of a viewpoint, providing a lasting visual memory of the natural beauty and vastness that characterize this area of Portugal.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.34746951904421, -7.384804401465028
Coordinates DMS: 38°20'50.9"N 07°23'5.3"W