Povoa do Varzim. That name is quite known here in the region but for tourists and even to many residents it is a small town up north with not many things to see in general opinion.
I must say, they are quite wrong. For a first introduction , I will not talk about the city itself, but the beaches. Its winter, yes, but soon it will be summer again, and even in the spring and winter it is quite nice to walk down the shoreline near "Praia do Salgueiro" e "Praia do redondo" down till the seaport near the Casino.
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| Praia do Salgueiro |
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| Twins Praia, a famous club near the beach |
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| The Seaport |
Many coffees and bars serve the area, you can stop at any time, drink a black coffee and keep going, or just go back to the large beach , enjoy the sun and the sea.
The Casino is also quite near the beach, it is advisable to check the website for more info (http://www.casino-povoa.com/MainTemplate.aspx?lang=pt).
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| Casino da Póvoa do Varzim |
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| Quiosque, near the beach |
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| Porto to Povoa do Varzim by Car |
To access the city, you can go by car or by metro. By car , you take about 30 minutes ( 37 km), but beware , the highway has fares.
Metro serves the city that connects it directly to Porto's city center through B line and B expresso. Take the last one but check the schedule first.
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| Porto to Povoa do Varzim by metro |
So if you are going to Porto and have time, visit Povoa and Vila do Conde, you won't regret it. I also advise you to visit Guimarães, Braga, Régua (and Douro River) and Aveiro.
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| Praça de Touros |
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The Casino
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