Category: Culture and Entertainment > Swing
District: Leiria > Óbidos > Óbidos > Santa Maria, São Pedro e Sobral da Lagoa
The Óbidos Swing is located in the parish of Santa Maria, São Pedro e Sobral da Lagoa, in an area with a predominantly rural and open landscape. Its strategic position offers a wide perspective over the county's rural surroundings, with the village of Óbidos visible in the distance, like a postcard of ancient walls.
This spot is located in an area that invites horizon observation and the experience of tranquility characterizing the environment outside the historic center. It is an accessible location within the urbanization, designed to be a stopping and contemplation point.
The presence of the Óbidos Swing stands out in the scenery, serving as an element that invites an active pause. Its simple structure blends naturally into the landscape, allowing users to elevate slightly and enjoy a panoramic view. This particular perspective is an invitation to look beyond the fortified village's limits and discover the beauty of the surroundings.
The swing, by itself, is an invitation to a different observation experience, providing a distinctive setting for photography and memory recording, uniting the simplicity of the structure with the grandeur of the landscape.
This location offers a calm and relaxed atmosphere, ideal for those seeking a moment of contemplation or simply a place to breathe fresh air and feel the serenity of the countryside. It is a spot that symbolizes simplicity and the opportunity to appreciate life's small joys and the natural beauty Óbidos offers beyond its medieval walls.
The experience of swinging at this spot allows for a more intimate contact with the surrounding nature, with the sounds of the landscape filling the air. It is a space to disconnect from the faster pace of daily life and enjoy the quietness and vastness of the scenery.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.36257432976474, -9.15584065697301
Coordinates DMS: 39°21'45.3"N 09°09'21.0"W