Shoe Farm

Category: Nature > Park

District: Setúbal > Seixal > Seixal > Alto dos Bonecos

Location

Quinta dos Sapatos is located in the Alto dos Bonecos area, a residential area integrated into the town and municipality of Seixal. This position on the south bank of the Tagus estuary is part of a consolidated urban environment. Its name "Alto" (High/Upper) may suggest a discreet elevation, allowing for a more comprehensive perspective of the surrounding residential area and the daily dynamics of Seixal.

The Legacy of the Name

The toponym "Quinta dos Sapatos" evokes the presence of an old rural property, a "quinta," a common designation in Portugal for agricultural or leisure properties that, over time, have given way to new urban developments. Although the current landscape reflects the growth of the municipality, the name Quinta dos Sapatos maintains a symbolic link to the region's agrarian past, referring to a time when the territory was dominated by fields and large plots of land.

Residential Environment

In its current configuration, the Quinta dos Sapatos area is characterized by a predominantly residential environment. It presents itself as a quiet and organized space, typical of contemporary urbanizations. Its calm character and integration into Seixal's urban fabric offer visitors an opportunity to observe the daily lives of the local population and the evolution of the town, away from the busier centers.

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