Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Vila Real > Vila Pouca de Aguiar > Parada de Monteiros > Soutelo de Matos
Located in Soutelo de Matos, in the heart of the village of Parada de Monteiros, municipality of Vila Pouca de Aguiar, this viewpoint offers a privileged view of the natural surroundings. Parada de Monteiros is integrated into the Serra do Alvão, an area characterized by rugged terrain and great scenic beauty. The viewpoint's position allows for a wide and unobstructed perspective over the valleys and elevations that define this region of inland northern Portugal.
The view unfolding from the Parada de Monteiros Viewpoint is dominated by the succession of ridges and valleys of the Serra do Alvão. It is possible to observe the vastness of the territory, dotted with the characteristic mountain vegetation and, at times, by small distant residential clusters. Natural light, constantly changing throughout the day and seasons, highlights the different shades of the landscape, from the intense greens of spring to the drier tones of summer and the autumnal colors, or even the white blanket of snow in winter.
This observation point invites quietude and contemplation. Far from the hustle and bustle of big cities, the atmosphere at the Parada de Monteiros Viewpoint is marked by the serenity and silence of nature. It is a suitable place for moments of relaxation, where one can appreciate the vastness of the horizon and the purity of the mountain air, feeling the tranquility that the surrounding landscape provides.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.572048,-7.66672
Coordinates DMS: 41°34'19.4"N 07°40'0.2"W