Fima Pontoon

Category: Civil Architecture > Quay

District: Lisboa > Loures > Santa Iria de Azoia > Santa Iria de Azoia, São João da Talha e Bobadela

Location

The Fima Pier is nestled in the locality of Santa Iria de Azoia, within the municipality of Loures, in the district of Lisbon. Its position is privileged, extending over the serene waters of the Tagus River, a characteristic that profoundly defines its environment.

From this point, visitors are invited to absorb a wide perspective of the estuary's vastness, with the south bank drawing itself on the horizon and the houses of Santa Iria de Azoia serving as a backdrop. The surroundings are marked by a transition between urbanity and the riverside landscape, offering a space for connection with the river's dynamics.

Structure and River Connection

This pier, a notable piece of civil engineering, projects over the Tagus, witnessing the region's ancient and continuous relationship with its river. Structurally, it presents itself as a walkway that advances over the water, once, and perhaps still today, essential for activities related to river trade, fishing, or docking of small vessels.

Its presence underscores the historical importance of the river as a route of communication and sustenance. Although its specific function may have evolved over time, the structure remains a point of direct and privileged visual access to the estuarine ecosystem, allowing an immersion in the tranquility and movement of the tides.

Environment and Contemplation

The Fima Pier offers a refuge for those seeking the calm and grandeur of the river landscape. The environment is dominated by the breeze blowing from the river, the sounds of the water, and occasionally, the flight of birds that inhabit the Tagus estuary. It is a place conducive to contemplation, where time seems to slow down.

As one walks along the pier, or simply lingers at its end, visitors can enjoy the different shades of light on the water, observing the reflection of the sky and the coming and going of boats. The simplicity of the structure, combined with the amplitude of the view, invites reflection and the enjoyment of a moment of quietude next to one of Portugal's most important river arteries.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt