On the heights of the Sierra Estrela National Park, the signs point to an energy revolution. Wind and hydroelectric power are Portugal’s alternative energy sources.
As this is the only way I have come to know this impressive landscape, I do not perceive these symbols of change as disturbing or threatening, but rather as a contribution to the aesthetics of these mountains.
Alongside the huge rock formations in the shape of pebbles – presumably left behind by the glaciers of prehistoric times – the white rotors with their steady, slow rotation appear as one with the stillness of nature.
A man-made machine, yet quiet and unagitated. However, I am also irritated by the shadow cast by the rotors when I am close to them. The energy generated here is used to power the motor of my e-bike, which now supports me up the 1,000 metres uphill.
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So I continue on to Videmonte, a small mountain village. But here I discover the Cooperative for coworking. Four marvellous places for cooperative work have been created in the Sierra.
Cooperativa, Aldeias de Montanha (coworkaldeiasdemontanha.pt).
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Videmonte is also supported by tourism.
This year saw the completion of the path along the Mondego River, which is largely built on footbridges. A project with a volume of €12 million.
Os fabulosos passadiços do Mondego – Andarilho
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Lajeosa do Modego, 19th Nov 2023 REH
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