Holidays in Povoa de Varzim and Vila do Conde
Ever attended, especially by people of Minho, Douro and Tras-Os-Montes, the Póvoa de Varzim is the largest and most popular Portugal Holidays destination in northern Portugal. With all the inherent advantages and disadvantages. Among the advantages are as have the structures in the city average, with remarkable quality and number of shops in hotels and restaurants, sports facilities,'s tennis court, swimming pools, cinemas and one of the largest casinos in Portugal.
Frequented by tens of thousands of people, with a beach about three kilometers pejado of people with entertainment and attractions in and all that on a beach but you can have - this problem - what many look for your holiday: peace. , quiet, solitude. They may also find itself but between St Andrew and Aguçadoura, off-axis that goes from A-See-the-Sea to Vila do Conde.
Beaches
Esposende
In an environment conducive to a holiday of rest, near the mouth of the Cávado, Esposende is an ideal beach to recuperate and a local favorite of young middle-class high-Braga. The coast of Esposende is a protected area and there abound rare species.
Ofir
Refuge of many Portuense, landing is also usual for many surfers and bodyboarders. Due to the large amount of algae, water is sometimes cloudy whilst maintaining quality. Visit the horses Fão rocks at low tide is mandatory.
Aguçadoura
The beach, rural-looking, is sought by people around and some tourists. Unfortunately the season some visitors leave a trail of garbage in the sand.
Lagoa
Only the colored cloth tents of the threads are never diluted the crowd that chooses to Povoa de Varzim for your holidays. This beach is a much sought by bodyboarders.
Hotel
In front of the Hotel Vermar is one of the most attended beaches of Povoa de Varzim. The bar on the beach is its main attraction.
Lada
The proximity to swimming pools, tennis courts and the football stadium, make this area one of the most attended of the city. For children there are playgrounds free.
Round
Many restaurants, a post office and pubs. The next is located in a marginal area closed to commercial traffic.
Caxinas
It has peculiar TASCA, shelters facing the sea where the older cards to play and the Church of Our Lady of seafarers, a temple-shaped boat.
Blue
This is where you stop the car to see people go - is the cruising area of Vila do Conde. Very busy surfers, it is here that every year takes place in the national championship hopes. There are many bars and restaurants, perfect for a vacation in northern Portugal.
Azurara
South of Vila do Conde is a beach chosen for the learning of surf and bodyboard.
Mindelo
Windy area, the Mindelo continues to attract legions of vilacondenses for its beach. Located near a bird reserve, the beach has strong waves and is conducive to the launch of parrots. Not far from there are luxurious beach villas.
Other beaches that should not lose sight of the holiday in Vila do Conde - Povoa de Varzim:
Belinho
São Bartolomeu do Mar
Marinhais
Suave Mar
Apulia
Estela
Paim
Black Rocks
Santo Andre
Quia
A-View-the-Sea
Salgueira
Leixão
Olinda
Ladeira
Oven
Nossa Senhora da Guia
Sunset
Are Paio
Labruge