Shrimp Pier

Category: Civil Architecture > Marina

District: Viseu > Cinfães > Souselo > Escamarão

Location

Escamarão Pier is located on the left bank of the Douro River, in the tranquil village of Escamarão, part of Souselo, in the municipality of Cinfães. Its position offers wide and serene views over the river landscape, framed by the green slopes typical of the Douro region. It is a place where the river's presence defines the atmosphere, providing a natural and relaxed setting.

Leisure Space and Connection to the River

This pier serves as a privileged access point to the Douro River, allowing the docking of recreational boats. It is an invitation to contemplation and enjoyment of the surrounding natural beauty. The space was designed to provide moments of rest and interaction with nature, featuring a pleasant area with green spaces that extend along the water, ideal for a picnic or simply to enjoy the river breeze.

Active Trails and Natural Settings

In the vicinity of the pier, there is infrastructure designed for those looking to stay active outdoors. You can find trails dedicated to activities such as hiking, running, or cycling. These paths unfold through a predominantly natural landscape, offering a pleasant way to explore the surroundings and appreciate the riverside flora and fauna while exercising.

Fluvial Memory

The location of Escamarão Pier is not arbitrary; this bank of the Douro has significant historical meaning. Throughout history, this area played a role as a crossing and fluvial docking point, connecting communities and facilitating transport. Today's pier is, in a way, a contemporary testament to this continuous and vital relationship between the population and the river, keeping alive the tradition of interaction with the waters of the Douro.

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