We are located on the south of Lisbon, in Seixal County
Some of our local patrimony Our school is located in Aldeia de Paio Pires. Its name “Paio Pires” originates from the name of the great conqueror medieval Paio Peres Correia, who has a statue in his honor in the center of the parish (1). It is also known for National Steel, which originated the population growth in the 70's.(2)
Quinta of Fidalga
Flamingos on the bay
Seixal is a Portuguese city/county seat belonging to the District of Setúbal, Lisbon region and sub-region of the Setubal Peninsula, with about 178.000 inhabitants.
View by the river
ex-cork factory ”Mundet”
Aerial view of Seixal’s bay
(1)
The early history of the Municipality little is known. However, this city probably had its origin, most probably, in a small village of fishermen and their name can be associated with numerous pebble beaches existing.
Paio Pires is also well known due to the running of the bulls on the Festivities in early August, where bulls are dropped down the avenue with the right to free adventure and lots of fun.
This is where Vasco da Gama and Paulo da Gama built its maritime fleet to move to India. With a strong connection to water, the craft in Seixal stands out through miniatures of typical boats, pieces of wicker and cork.
(2)
Tipical boats of river Judeu
Tide mill