Redinha, next to the white chapel

 

"This climbing wall is in Redinha, next to the chapel named Nossa Senhora da Estrela. It is on the top of the hill with a beautiful view over the protected landscape of Serra de Sicó. Even in the summer there is always a breeze up there and the site is popular, mainly among the young climbers, probably students from nearby Leiria Politechnic or Coimbra University. There is a tarmacked road up the hill, which is common in Portugal. To its hill its road. Therefore it is not surprising that the site is popular among young climbers, who are maybe less likely to walk far from the road to go climbing, and also to weekend drivers, who usually appear after lunch to see the view and get the fresh air. This photo was taken by one of these car visitors. She was impressed with the climber skills, myself, and clapped while I was coming down, offering me the photo via whatsapp. From the top of the hill, an invasive feature on the landscape can be observed, the forever unfinished Interpretation Center and Museum of Serra do Sico, which is no more than a scar on this protected landscape.