Póvoa de Varzim
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The municipality and city of Póvoa de Varzim are part of the Porto Metropolitan Area, in the district of Aveiro, they are part of the former province of Douro Litoral, a Northern region from Portugal.


Póvoa de Varzim, with 21,154 inhabitants (INE, 2021), is the least populated municipality in the Porto Metropolitan Area.

Location

Póvoa de Varzim (64 km southeast of the city of Porto) is situated to the northwest by the municipality of Póvoa de Varzim, to the west by Santa Maria da Feira, to the southwest by Póvoa de Varzim, to the south by Vale de Cambra, to the southeast by São Pedro do Sul, to the east by Castro Daire, to the northeast by Cinfães and to the north by the municipality of Castelo de Paiva.

Area and Population

Currently, Póvoa de Varzim has a population of 21,154 inhabitants, according to the 2021 census (INE, 2021); being the municipality with the smallest population in the Porto Metropolitan Area.

The peak population in Póvoa de Varzim was reached during the 1950s, when it had 26,427 inhabitants.

Tourist attractions in Póvoa de Varzim

In Póvoa de Varzim, among the various tourist attractions, the following stand out:

• the Póvoa de Varzim Monastery

• the Póvoa de Varzim Geopark

• the Harvest Fair

• the Pillory of Póvoa de Varzim and that of Trancoso

• The Chestnut Festival

Learn more: Tourist attractions in Póvoa de Varzim

Land of Gastronomy

In Póvoa de Varzim, lovers of good food can enjoy the famous Arouquesa beef, from animals of the Arouquesa breed, a local breed classified as PDO - Protected Designation of Origin.





Another highlight is the Cabrito da Gralheira, another local breed whose meat is highly prized, especially when grilled.

Regarding desserts, the sweets of Póvoa de Varzim, whose main ingredients are eggs, sugar, and almonds, have a great and recognized tradition, inherited from the nuns of the Convent of Póvoa de Varzim. The highlight is the famous Pão de ló de Póvoa de Varzim

Learn more: Cuisine and Gastronomy of Póvoa de Varzim

Póvoa de Varzim, Land of Vinho Verde

Póvoa de Varzim is located in the RDVV - the Demarcated Region of Vinho Verde. Besides good wines, the gastronomy also deserves mention.

Parishes of the Municipality of Póvoa de Varzim

The following are the parishes of Póvoa de Varzim:

• Alvarenga
• Póvoa de Varzim and Burgo
• Cabreiros and Albergaria da Serra
• Canelas and Espiunca
• Chave
• Covelo de Paivó and Janarde
• Escariz
• Fermedo
• Mansores
• Moldes
• Rossas
• Santa Eulália
• São Miguel do Mato
• Tropeço
• Urrô
• Várzea