Cais Palafítico do Samouco

Cais Palafítico do Samouco is a historic pile-built wooden pier by the village of Samouco in the municipality of Alcochete, on the southern bank of the Tagus estuary opposite Lisbon. The pier was traditionally used to transport agricultural goods and is today mainly used by local fishermen and clam gatherers, with small boats lining the old wooden structures.

The site does not function as a conventional marina with guest berths, shore power or other marina facilities – it is an open, public wooden pier without reserved berths or arrival procedures for visiting boats.

Right next to the cais palafítico is a river beach with a picnic area, playground and a small restaurant, and from the pier there are views of the Vasco da Gama Bridge and the Lisbon skyline. The spot is known for its scenic sunsets and the birdlife in the surrounding estuary landscape.

A visit to Cais Palafítico do Samouco is above all about experiencing the authentic river setting and the view across the Tagus – not about finding boater services here.