Swings and sculptures

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More of our exploration of the Douro Valley now, with more incredible views around every bend in the road.

A woman with sunglasses smiling in front of a scenic river landscape surrounded by hills and vineyards.

What can make a stunning view even better?

Swings obviously….. and we find a few today. First up is Miradouro Águas do Tua with its impressive view of the river.

An artistic metal swing structure in a scenic outdoor location overlooking a lake and hills, with a blue sky and clouds in the background.
A person sitting on a swing overlooking a scenic landscape with hills and a river under a blue sky.
A man swinging joyfully on a swing set, set against a backdrop of green vineyards and blue sky.
A man enjoying a swing in a sunny outdoor setting with a vineyard backdrop.
A man sitting on a modern swing overlooking a scenic landscape with hills and a village in the background.

Then it’s onwards to the Miradouro da Paixão with its heart shaped swing and wide ranging views.

A panoramic view of a tranquil lake surrounded by lush green hills and terraced vineyards in a rural landscape.
A close-up of grass seeds being dispersed against a blurred natural background of hills and a river.
A black convertible car parked on a winding road with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
Scenic view of terraced fields and a river surrounded by mountains under a clear blue sky.
A bronze sculpture of a figure resembling Jesus Christ on a cross, positioned against a rusted metal background, with a stone pathway in the foreground and greenery in the background.
A panoramic view of a valley featuring terraced vineyards, lush greenery, and a river winding through the landscape.
A person sitting on a swing shaped like a heart, with a scenic landscape in the background featuring hills and a blue sky.
A heart-shaped swing suspended by a chain, set against a scenic landscape featuring mountains and blue sky.
A person sitting on a wooden deck in front of a large heart-shaped sculpture, surrounded by trees and a scenic landscape.
A person sitting on a swing shaped like a heart, surrounded by trees and a scenic landscape in the background.
A person sitting on a swing shaped like a heart, overlooking a scenic mountain view with a clear blue sky.
A man sitting on a swing shaped like a heart at the Miradouro da Paixão viewpoint, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.

Located in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Passion in Arnal, this structure in corten steel and wood, created by sculptor Paulo Moura, represents a stylized heart.

Reflecting the Passion of Christ and the patron saint to whom the sanctuary is dedicated.

A person sitting on a swing in the shape of a heart, set against a panoramic view of rolling hills and a blue sky with clouds.

Hearts are a popular sculptural choice it seems, with another viewpoint at Coração do Douro – meaning The Heart of the Duuro.

A woman sitting on a bench in front of a large heart-shaped metal sculpture with the words 'Coração do Douro' against a scenic background of rolling hills and a river.
A large metal heart-shaped sculpture with a wooden bench, overlooking a picturesque landscape of rolling hills and vineyards under a blue sky.
A large, metallic heart-shaped sculpture with the word 'Coração' inscribed on it, positioned on a scenic overlook with a view of rolling hills and a river in the valley below.
A man standing beside a large artistic sculpture with the word 'Coração' in the Douro Valley, featuring scenic hills and a river in the background.
A person standing next to a large heart-shaped metal sculpture with the inscription 'Coraça' overlooking a scenic landscape featuring hills and a river.
Metal sculpture with the text 'Município Peseira' overlooking a scenic valley and river under a blue sky.
A person standing in front of a large metal heart sculpture with a panoramic view of a river and hills in the background under a cloudy sky.
A person standing next to a large heart-shaped sculpture with a scenic landscape of hills and a river in the background.

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