Longing for a unique swing experience near Porto? Baloiço Santa Justa is calling.
Baloiço Santa Justa sits atop a hill in Parque das Serras do Porto. This park overlooks Valongo. Valongo is Porto’s neighboring municipality.
You can reach Baloiço Santa Justa by foot. Alternatively you can drive to the top by car.
Hikers runners and bikers frequent this hill. Many come to watch the sunset. They enjoy the views of Porto and the Atlantic Ocean.
You can walk up using either the road or a wooden staircase.
Baloiço Santa Justa is not the only attraction here. The hill boasts panoramic viewpoints. There is also a chapel at the top. You can explore a network of forest trails.
You might even find a Roman Throne. It is a wooden chair with a Roman soldier figure. There is another throne right next to the Baloiço Santa Justa swing.
If you lived nearby this would be a great place to spend time. Enjoy being outdoors. Run or hike.
There are parking spots near the chapel. Park your car and explore the hill. Enjoy the scenery from Baloiço Santa Justa.
The location of Baloiço Santa Justa is unique. You can appreciate the views over the surrounding area. From here you can admire the municipality of Valongo.
Baloiço Santa Justa is one of three swings. All of these are along a 30 kilometer route. This route runs through the Valongo mountains. Along the route, there are also three Roman thrones.
Visitors can enjoy and photograph these points. No doubt these spots will be a hit on social media.
The other swings are Baloiço do Monte Alto. It is in Sanatório. The final swing is Baloiço de Quintarei. It is at the geodesic landmark.
Baloiço Santa Justa itself hangs from a tree. These swings are often located in wooded areas. They hang from tree branches.
Rua Padre Santos Loureiro is where Baloiço Santa Justa is located. It is next to the Igreja de Santa Justa church.
So come and experience Baloiço Santa Justa. Swing and take in the views. It’s a memory you will not forget.