Povoa De Varzim, Portugal

Povoa de Varzim is an ideal holiday destination for the tourists looking for peaceful holiday. Povoa de Varzim is a perfect example of a typical fishing town of Portugal. There are several summer resorts located throughout the city, which is very popular among the locals from the northern part of the country. Citizens of northern Portugal often spend their summer holidays in these resorts.

City of Povoa de Varzim

There are two distinct part of the city. The quarters of the fishermen are located at the southern end of the port. The place provides a very quiet and charming environment. The quarter area is full of brightly colored boats and fishing nets. The northern part of the city portrays a completely different picture. The northern part of Povoa de Varzim city is full of activity. There are several cafes located on the beachside that offer perfect environment to relax and enjoy the view of the sea. Variety of restaurants, quality hotels, casinos, bars and discos are featured throughout this part of the city.

Places to Visit in Povoa de Varzim

• A perish church located in Povoa de Varzim is a very popular tourist destination. The church was established between 1743 and 1757.
• Nossa Senhora da Lapa is another popular tourist spot, which was built during 1772.
• A small fort from the 18th century is situated at the harbor of Povoa de Varzim.

The sandy beach of Povoa de Varzim is stretched over 2 km, which is ideal for swimming and other water sports.