Historic Pier

Cais das Columnas is a historic pier located in front of the Praça do Comércio, where royal ships carrying the king's guests would dock. It served as the main gateway into the city from the Tagus River, with wide and low stone steps descending from the square to the water. Today, it is a charming landmark near a popular rest area where people can relax and enjoy their time by the water. You can sit on the steps leading to the water or on the built-in seats on the walls on either side, overlooking the beautiful Tagus River. If you're interested, there's also a small beach area to the west of the columns. Cais das Columnas is a great place to sit back and relax or to enjoy a romantic sunset. From here, you can see the famous April 25th Bridge and the Christ the King statue across the Tagus River. Note: The area near the water can become very slippery, so be careful.