Definition of

Backwater

calm landscape

The backwater is associated with calm.

Rest is a term associated with the action of stopping, relaxing, stilling or remaining still . The notion also refers to the consequences of this action and the place where these actions take place.

Latin is where we can find the etymological origin of the concept. It comes from the word remansum , which can be translated as "to stay stopped in one place."

For example: «The house that belonged to my grandfather, in the south, is my haven» , «You cannot continue with this state of nervousness: look for a suitable place and find a haven» , «After the battle, the Viking leader searched a haven of tranquility and moved away from the scene of conflict .

The backwater as a retreat

The idea of ​​a haven is generally linked to a retreat in search of calm and relaxation . Suppose a person is experiencing a traumatic or stressful situation and wants to get away from their problems for a while. What you will do is distance yourself from what affects you and go to a place where you can be calm, without pressure or anxiety. The place you find that offers you this, then, will be your haven.

Hence the idea of ​​"haven of peace" is often used to define any space where someone finds the tranquility and calm they were needing. This qualification can be given to anything from a natural area away from all the hustle and bustle to a rural tourism cabin, away from towns.

A backwater can also be a situation or circumstance that allows enjoyment and enjoyment. A man who, at the end of the working day, usually goes to a bar to drink a beer and relax, may say that this habit is his "haven of peace" , since it allows him to disconnect from obligations and responsibilities.

Relax

The backwater can be linked to relaxation.

Places with this name

El Remanso , finally, is a name shared by various localities, residences and ranches. It may be a region of Manizales ( Colombia ) or an urbanization in the province of Buenos Aires ( Argentina ), among other places.

We must not forget either that in Uruguay there is a population that responds to the name of Barrio Remanso . It belongs to the department of Canelones , from whose city it is only eight kilometers away. It has about 180 inhabitants and is located at a height of 45 meters above sea level.

Also next to the Rosario – Victoria Bridge , which belongs to the Argentine city of Rosario , is what is known as Remanso Valerio . It is a community of neighbors very close to that one, made up mainly of fishermen, and which precisely due to the construction of said construction suffered a severe setback. Such was the extent of its damage that even the musician Jorge Fandermole created a composition in honor of that population entitled "Prayer of the Remanso" .

On the other hand, in the Community of Madrid , specifically in the town of Fuentidueña del Tajo , there is a recreational area that responds to the name "Remanso de la Tejera" . Here you can enjoy beautiful natural landscapes, outdoor meals or recreational activities.