Póvoa de Varzim, Coastal municipality in Porto District, Portugal
The municipality stretches along 9 kilometers of Atlantic coastline with sandy beaches, encompassing seven parishes and reaching elevations of 190 meters inland.
King Denis granted the municipal charter in 1308, establishing formal governance and empowering local families to manage their territorial affairs.
The City Hall, constructed in 1791, displays Portuguese architectural elements including neoclassical design and decorative azulejo tiles on its upper sections.
Line B of the Porto Metro connects the city center directly to Porto, making the journey accessible for both residents and visitors in about one hour.
The Cividade de Terroso archaeological site contains granite walls and circular structures from a Celtic settlement dating to the 1st century BC.
Location: Porto
Location: Metropolitan Area of Porto
Inception: 1308
Elevation above the sea: 190 m
Shares border with: Vila do Conde, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Barcelos, Esposende
Phone: +351252090000
Email: geral@cm-pvarzim.pt
Website: https://cm-pvarzim.pt
GPS coordinates: 41.39158,-8.75713
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:23
Igreja de São Pedro de Rates
7.9 km
Cividade de Terroso
3.8 km
Praia de Hotel
1.5 km
Póvoa de Varzim Bullfighting Arena
1.2 km
Igreja matriz da Póvoa de Varzim
1.2 km
Redonda Beach
1.7 km
Basílica do Sagrado Coração de Jesus
963 m
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
1.6 km
Teatro Garrett
1.5 km
Igreja de São Cristóvão de Rio Mau
6.6 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Dores
1 km
Rio Alto Beach
6.2 km
Ethnography and History Museum of Póvoa de Varzim
1.2 km
Praia de Fragosinho
1.8 km
Farol da Lapa
2 km
Mosteiro de São Simão da Junqueira
6.8 km
Regufe Lighthouse
1.9 km
Praia dos Beijinhos
1.6 km
Passeio Alegre
1.6 km
Póvoa de Varzim City Hall
1.4 km
Igreja Paroquial de Balazar
11.2 km
Santo André Beach
3.8 km
Quião Beach
2.9 km
Rocha Peixoto Municipal Library
752 m
Aguçadoura Beach
5.2 km
Esteiro Beach
2.1 km
Praia do Carvalhido
1.6 km
Fragosa Beach
2 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes