Póvoa de Varzim
Greater Porto
Porto District

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Northern Region of Portugal

The municipality and city of Póvoa de Varzim are located in Greater Porto, district of Porto, region Northern of Portugal.

Póvoa de Varzim Beach Resort

The town's vocation as a seaside resort dates back centuries, when Póvoa de Varzim already attracted numerous tourists who came to enjoy its beaches and festive atmosphere, making Póvoa de Varzim the most popular seaside resort in Northern Portugal.

Location

Located 35 km north of the city of Porto, the municipality of Póvoa de Varzim It is bordered to the north by the municipality of Esposende, to the northeast with Barcelos, to the east with Vila Nova de Famalicão, to the south with Vila do Conde and to the west with the Atlantic Ocean.

Area and Population

With an area of ​​km², Póvoa de Varzim currently has a population of 64,320 inhabitants (INE, 2021).

Holidays and Beach Póvoa de Varzim is a guaranteed holiday destination for those who enjoy beaches and fun, with family or friends. The popular and lively Avenida dos Banhos is one of the most frequented spots in the city.

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Land of Eça de Queiroz The renowned Portuguese writer José Maria Eça de Queiroz was born in Póvoa de Varzim on November 25, 1845, in the city center, in Praça do Almada, where his statue can be seen.

The author of The Illustrious House of Ramirez and The Crime of Father Amaro, among other works,

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The rich historical, architectural

The rich historical, architectural, and cultural heritage of Póvoa de Varzim is one of the highlights of the municipality, remembering that the great writer Eça de Queiroz was born in Póvoa de Varzim. As he rightly said, "I am a poor man from Póvoa de Varzim"...

Tourist attractions in Póvoa de Varzim

Among the main tourist attractions of Póvoa de Varzim, the following stand out:

• the Pillory of Póvoa de Varzim

• the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows

• the Póvoa de Varzim Fortress

• the Bath Avenue

• the Junqueira

• the Statue of Eça de Queiroz





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Parishes of Póvoa de Varzim

The following are the 7 parishes of Póvoa de Varzim:

• Póvoa de Varzim, Beiriz e Argivai

• Aguçadoura e Navais
• Aver-o-Mar, Amorim e Terroso
• Balazar
• Estela
• Laúndos
• São Pedro de Rates