High Swing of Serra de S. Mamede – 1025m

Category: Culture and Entertainment > Swing

District: Portalegre > Portalegre > Reguengo e São Julião

Location

The Baloiço Alto da Serra de S. Mamede is located at one of the highest points in the municipality of Portalegre, reaching an altitude of 1025 meters. It is integrated into the landscape of the Serra de S. Mamede, near the locality of Reguengo and São Julião, offering a geographical setting of remarkable natural beauty.

Its privileged position allows for an unobstructed view over vast expanses of the Alto Alentejo, where the horizon is lost in the immensity of the sky, with pure air and a sense of amplitude characteristic of mountainous regions.

Experience and Panoramic Views

Designed to provide a moment of leisure and contemplation, the swing invites its visitors to a unique experience of suspension over the landscape. The simple act of swinging is transformed by the grandeur of the view that extends beneath one's feet, allowing one to feel the lightness and freedom that altitude confers.

This privileged observation point is ideal for absorbing the tranquility of the environment and the vast panorama that unfolds, from the undulations of the mountains to the more distant details of the valley, providing memorable images and a deep connection with the natural surroundings.

Natural Environment and Symbolism

Surrounded by the natural richness of the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park, the swing is part of an ecosystem of great value. From this point, it is possible to appreciate the diversity of local flora, marked by montados of cork oaks and holm oaks, as well as the rugged geology that defines the mountainous landscape. The variations in light throughout the day, from sunrise to sunset, paint the scenery with constantly changing colors, enhancing the intrinsic beauty of the Alentejo.

More than a recreational structure, the Baloiço Alto da Serra de S. Mamede stands as a symbol of connection with nature and the appreciation of landscape heritage. It represents an invitation to pause, to take photographs, and to simply enjoy the immensity of the Alentejo sky, a place where the simplicity of form unites with the magnificence of the location.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt