João Maria Conde Marina

Category: Civil Architecture > Marina

District: Lisboa > Vila Franca de Xira > Vila Franca de Xira > Cais de Vila Franca de Xira

Location

The João Maria Conde Recreational Port is strategically located on the Vila Franca de Xira Quay, a privileged position on the northern bank of the Tagus River. Its integration within the urban fabric of Vila Franca de Xira, in the district of Lisbon, offers visitors a direct and unique point of contact with the vastness of the estuary. The surroundings are marked by the proximity to the calm river waters, providing unobstructed views of the fluvial landscape and its distant banks.

A Hub for Nautical Activities

Conceived as a support space for recreational navigation, the João Maria Conde Recreational Port serves as an anchorage and departure point for leisure craft. Its infrastructure is designed to accommodate various types of boats, facilitating access to the river for practicing nautical activities. It is a place that invites the observation of the movement of the waters and the vessels, reflecting the region's connection to the fluvial world and aquatic leisure.

Estuarine Landscape and Environment

The environment surrounding the João Maria Conde Recreational Port is intrinsically linked to the dynamics of the Tagus. The light that projects onto the waters creates constantly changing scenery throughout the day, from the golden hues of dawn to the serene reflections of late afternoon. From this point, it is possible to appreciate the tranquility of the estuarine landscape, the flight of birds inhabiting the surrounding wetlands, and the serenity that comes from being close to one of the largest rivers on the Iberian Peninsula. The location offers a peaceful perspective to contemplate the symbiosis between the natural environment and human activity linked to the river.

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