piscinas de paços de ferreira

What piscinas de paços de ferreira does

Gespaços — Gestão de Equipamentos Municipais E.M., S.A. is a Portuguese municipal company (Empresa Municipal, Sociedade Anónima) wholly owned by the Câmara Municipal de Paços de Ferreira and incorporated under Law 50/2012 governing local government companies. It is the exclusive operator of the municipality's public sports, leisure, and cultural infrastructure, managing a portfolio of 21 facilities that includes two municipal swimming pool complexes (Paços de Ferreira and Freamunde), two dedicated municipal sports pavilions, 12 school sports pavilions operated under protocol with local schools, a skate rink, the ~195,000 m² Parque Urbano de Paços de Ferreira, the Museu do Móvel, and the Museu Arqueológico da Citânia de Sanfins. The company's stated mission is the maintenance, requalification, innovation, rentabilization, and promotion of public infrastructure across education, social action, culture, health, and sport.

The service offering is built around three product surfaces: (1) aquatic programming at the two municipal pools, ranging from baby swimming and children's lessons to adult swimming, therapeutic swimming using the Halliwick method, hydrogymnastics, hidrobike, and aquapilates; (2) indoor sport at the municipal pavilions supporting hockey, basketball, volleyball, futsal, artistic skating, tennis, and karate, plus a fully equipped gym and group-class catalogue (Pilates, GAP, PowerFit, Dance Fit, Cycling, Simply Fitness); and (3) ancillary leisure and cultural venues including sauna/Turkish bath, a 195,000 m² urban park with restaurant and municipal market, and two heritage museums. Core technology is physical infrastructure management rather than software; the customer-facing layer is the gespacos.pt website, a published 2025-2026 price table PDF, and walk-in facility access.

Revenue comes from two streams: user fees charged for facility access, classes, and ancillary services (swimming, gym, fitness classes, sauna) on a published price schedule, and a municipal budget allocation from Câmara Municipal de Paços de Ferreira for the upkeep and operation of public facilities — a specific disclosed example being a €2,364.48/month contract for Parque Urbano management. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via physical facility access in a single geographic market, supplemented by community programs such as the "Vamos Aprender a Nadar" school swimming initiative and a Gabinete de Apoio ao Associativismo supporting local associations. No revenue figures, headcount, app, or digital platform metrics are disclosed.

Name

piscinas de paços de ferreira

Legal name

Gespaços - Gestão de Equipamentos Municipais, E.M., S.A.

Website

https://gespacos.pt

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gespaços is a municipal company wholly owned by Câmara Municipal de Paços de Ferreira that exclusively manages 21 public sports, leisure, and cultural facilities — including two municipal pools, sports pavilions, a 195,000 m² urban park, and two museums — serving residents and visitors through user fees and municipal budget allocation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Sports & Leisure Facilities

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquatic Centers & Swimming Facilities (MPAKAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aquatics Programs (Pools, Swim Lessons, Lifeguarding) (EDALAIAF), Aquatic Family Entertainment Centers (Splash Pads, Aquatic Playgrounds, Swim Parks) (THAJAEAL)

Keywords

• Municipal swimming pools
• Aquatic fitness programs
• Swimming lessons
• Sports facility management
• Leisure infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Paços de Ferreira

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. User fees for facility access: Gespaços generates revenue through user fees charged for access to swimming pools, gyms, fitness classes, sauna, and other sports facilities. Fees are based on a published price table.
2. Municipal budget allocation: As a municipal company (E.M., S.A.), Gespaços receives funding from Paços de Ferreira City Council for maintenance and operation of public facilities, including a monthly allocation of 2,364.48 euros for Parque Urbano management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Piscinas de Paços de Ferreira operates the municipal swimming pool complex in Paços de Ferreira, featuring two indoor pools, one outdoor pool, gym, multi-purpose room, sauna, Turkish bath, bar, and restaurant, with year-round operation at regulated temperatures. The offering is complemented by a structured aquatic and fitness program catalog (baby swimming, children's swimming, adult swimming, therapeutic swimming, hydrogymnastics, water cycling, aquatic Pilates) plus land-based group fitness classes, serving citizens of all ages from infants to seniors. A second municipal indoor pool facility at Freamunde extends the network within the municipality.

Product overview

Gespaços – Gestão de Equipamentos Municipais E.M. S.A. is a municipal sports and leisure infrastructure management company operating a portfolio of 21 facilities in Paços de Ferreira, Portugal. The portfolio is organized into four core infrastructure categories: (1) the Municipal Pool Network (Piscinas Municipais de Paços de Ferreira and Piscina Municipal de Freamunde) offering aquatic programs including baby swimming, children's swimming, adult swimming, therapeutic swimming, hydrogymnastics, water cycling, and aquapilates; (2) Sports Pavilions (Pavilhão Municipal Nº1, Pavilhão Municipal Nº2, and 12 School Pavilions) supporting indoor sports; (3) the Parque Urbano de Paços de Ferreira, a 195,000 m² urban park with recreational and sports amenities; and (4) two municipal museums (Museu do Móvel and Museu da Citânia de Sanfins) for cultural heritage. Group fitness services include Pilates, GAP, PowerFit, Dance Fit, Cycling, and Simply Fitness, complemented by a gym/fitness center and sauna/Turkish bath facilities. A Gabinete de Apoio ao Associativismo provides administrative support to local community associations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Piscinas Municipais de Paços de Ferreira Municipal pool complex featuring two indoor pools, one outdoor pool, gym, multi-purpose room, sauna, Turkish bath, bar, and restaurant. Operates year-round at regulated temperatures and serves as the flagship aquatic facility of the municipality.
• Piscina Municipal de Freamunde Indoor municipal pool facility in Freamunde with a 25x16x0.80-1.60m pool, multi-purpose room, locker rooms, and cafeteria. Extends aquatic program access to the Freamunde area of the municipality.
• Natação Bebés Baby swimming lessons focusing on psychomotor development, water safety skills, and early aquatic motor skill acquisition for infants with parental participation.
• Natação Crianças Swimming program for children aged 5-16 years aimed at teaching swimming or improving technique. Also recommended for children with respiratory issues.
• Natação Adultos Adult swimming training conducted in groups to improve water performance, technique, cardiovascular fitness, and muscular conditioning.
• Natação Terapêutica Therapeutic swimming modality using Halliwick method and adapted swimming techniques for treatment of spinal deviations, muscular-skeletal and neurological conditions, pain reduction, and rehabilitation.
• Hidroginástica Aquatic aerobic exercise class combining gymnastics movements and resistance training in water. Recommended for all ages including elderly, pregnant women, and those in physical rehabilitation due to low impact on joints.
• Hidrobike Indoor cycling performed in water using specialized bicycles. Targets weight loss, reduction of cellulitis, improved circulation, and joint protection with low impact on knees and articulations.
• Aquapilates Water-based pilates variation combining core strengthening, postural alignment, breathing control, and stretching with aquatic exercise benefits. Ideal for people with joint problems, pregnant women, and those in rehabilitation.
• Pilates Physical exercise and stretching method using body weight for execution. Includes clinical pilates adapted for people with physical limitations, targeting spinal stabilizers and rehabilitation.
• GAP Targeted muscle group training for Glutes, Abdominals, and Legs using weights, dumbbells, and bars. Provides localized gymnastics for improving resistance, toning, and muscle definition.
• PowerFit Forty-minute circuit training combining cardiovascular and strength training with minimal rest between stations to maintain elevated heart rate and promote weight loss.
• Dance Fit Dance-based aerobic and functional exercise combining various dance styles (zumba, hip hop, funk, latin rhythms, pop, electronic). Suitable for all skill levels while providing cardiovascular fitness and calorie burning.
• Cycling Indoor cycling class using stationary bikes in a group setting with music. Offers high-intensity cardio with ability to burn up to 800 calories per session while working legs, glutes, and core.
• Simply Fitness Functional fitness training combining bodyweight and basic equipment exercises (dumbbells, elastic bands, balls) for strengthening, flexibility, and cardiovascular development. Accessible for beginners and experienced practitioners.
• Ginásio/Fitness Gym facility featuring strength training and cardio equipment including treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical machines, and stair simulators. Includes personalized training support from qualified professionals.
• Sauna e Banho Turco Finnish sauna (70-100°C with low humidity) and Turkish bath/hammam (40-50°C with 100% humidity) offering muscle relaxation, circulation improvement, respiratory stimulation, skin detoxification, and mental well-being benefits.
• Gabinete de Apoio ao Associativismo (GAA) Support office for local associations and community organizations, assisting with subsidy applications and promoting dynamic associativism with strong objectives.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 30,000 entries at outdoor pools in summer 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Câmara Municipal de Paços de FerreiracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City Council established Gespaços as a municipal company and transfers competencies for sports and leisure facility management. Council provides monthly funding and strategic direction. Partnership enables programs like 'Vamos Aprender a Nadar' for school children.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Holmes Place Portugal: Premium fitness club operator in Portugal with aquatics, group fitness, sauna, and personal training. Comparable to Gespaços's higher-end facilities (pools with sauna, Turkish bath, gym).
• Fitness Hut: Portuguese low-cost fitness chain offering group classes, swimming, and gym access through subscription. Targets the same mass-market customer segment as Gespaços within the same country.
• GO Fit: Iberian chain operating large sports and aquatics facilities with municipal-style programming and group fitness. Closely comparable to Gespaços in combining pools, fitness, and group classes under subscription-based access.
• Vivafit: Portuguese fitness chain specializing in women-focused group training. Comparable business model of small-format facilities with group class subscriptions serving a defined local clientele.

Broad incumbents

• McFIT: European fitness chain offering subscription gym access across multiple countries. Comparable to Gespaços in subscription-based mass-market fitness, but with broader geographic reach and stronger digital engagement.
• Basic-Fit: Europe's largest low-cost fitness chain operating across multiple countries. Competes for the same value-conscious subscribers as Gespaços but at vastly greater scale and with standardized digital infrastructure.

Regional players

• Forus: Spanish operator managing public and private sports facilities under municipal concessions. Same B2G model as Gespaços in a neighboring Iberian market with comparable programming (aquatics, fitness, group classes).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/piscinas-de-pa%C3%A7os-de-ferreira

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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