Category: Culture and Entertainment > Swimming Pool
District: Lisboa > Cascais > Carcavelos > Núcleo Urbano Histórico de Carcavelos
Situated in the municipality of Cascais, in Carcavelos, the D. Irene Nery da Silveira de Freitas Borja Swimming Pool is integrated into the heart of the Historic Urban Nucleus of this locality in the district of Lisbon.
Its privileged location allows it to be set in an environment that combines the tradition of local architecture with the dynamism of a residential area, offering a leisure refuge. The proximity to the coastline of the district of Lisbon gives it an atmosphere conducive to relaxation and enjoyment of the mild climate.
This sports and leisure facility offers an essential space for well-being and physical activity in the region. Designed for the enjoyment of swimmers and for the practice of various aquatic sports, the swimming pool constitutes a meeting and social gathering point for the local population and for those who visit the area.
It provides a refreshing and pleasant alternative, especially during the warmer months, inviting relaxation and fun in an environment that promotes the practice of aquatic activities safely and accessibly.
The naming of the swimming pool, «D. Irene Nery da Silveira de Freitas Borja», pays homage to a figure who had relevance in the local or community context. This aspect gives the space not only its recreational function but also a symbolic and memorial value, integrating it into the social and cultural narrative of Carcavelos.
Thus, beyond a place to swim, the swimming pool represents a link with the living history of the community, reflecting the importance of personalities who contributed to the development or spirit of the locality.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.688705127273, -9.3343771909091
Coordinates DMS: 38°41'19.3"N 09°20'3.8"W