Esposende is a Portuguese city located in the sub-region of Cávado,
belonging to the North region and the district of Braga.
It is the
seat of the Municipality of Esposende, which has a total area of 95.41 km2,
35,138 inhabitants in 2021 and a population density of 368 inhabitants per
km2, subdivided into 9 parishes. The municipality is limited to the north by
the municipality of Viana do Castelo, to the east by Barcelos, to the south
by Póvoa de Varzim and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean.
The highest
point in the municipality is located in Maceira, at 281 meters above sea
level, in the parish of Vila Chã.
Archeology
Castro of Sao Lourenco
Menhir of Sao Paio de Antas
Anta da Portelagem and Mamoas do Rapido
Grubehus do Lugar das
Pedrinhas
religious architecture
Medieval Cemetery of
Barreiras
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guia, Belinho
Chapel of the
Lord of the Afflicted
Chapel of Saint John the Baptist
Round or
Cross Souls
Souls by Belinho or Miguel Devesas
military
architecture
Fort of Esposende
beam of bonanza
civil
architecture
Bridge of Fão
Housing at Lugar das Pedrinhas and
Cedovém
museums
Municipal Museum of Esposende
Maritime
Museum of Esposende
Museum of Art – Fão
By car
From Porto, head to Viana do Castelo or Valença. Esposende
is located between Póvoa de Varzim and Viana do Castelo
by bus
There are coaches from Braga, Porto, Lisbon or Viana do Castelo
Esposende was elevated to the category of Town, by
charter of King D. Sebastião on August 19, 1572.
Elevation of the
seat of the municipality to city on July 2, 1993.
The city has been designated, in tourist promotion, as "a privilege of nature", since it borders the ocean, the river, the plain and Monte de Faro. The municipality of Esposende follows the Atlantic coast along 16 km. The coastal strip is protected by the norms of the North Coast Natural Park. Much of the municipality's territory is on the plain. It is bounded to the north by the river Neiva and divided in half by the river Cávado.
The municipality is located in the north of Portugal.
The oceanic climate prevails and includes fairly homogeneous
temperatures throughout the year, with moderate and sunny summers
(average temperatures between 17 and 25 ° C) and mild and humid winters
(average temperatures between 7 and 15 ° C ). The annual thermal
amplitude is low thanks to the oceanic influence.
County
Administratively, the municipality is located in the district of Braga.
The City Council is chaired by Benjamim Pereira.
parishes
After the recent and discretionary meeting of parishes, contested by
almost all original parishes, the municipality of Esposende was divided
into 9 parishes:
Tapirs
Apulia and Fao
Belinho and Sea
Esposende, Marinhas and Gandra (City)
Fonte Boa and Rio Tinto
forges
twins
Faro Palm and Curvos
Vila Chã
The best known and most appreciated sweet in Esposende is Clarinha. Made in all the confectionery shops in the municipality and in many private homes for personal consumption, it is assumed that it originated in the parish of Fão.
Lampreys, caught in the Cavado River
fan clarinets
Disco Pacha
bibofir
Lots of bars and summer life
Ophir Hotel
Suave Mar Hotel
Hotel Nelia
Hotel Suave Mar.
Procession of the Lord to the Sick, Belinho
Procession of Santa Marinha de Forjães (July 18th)
Procession of
Senhor dos Passos, Belinho
Procession of St. Peter, Belinho
(August 1st)
Procession of Our Lady of Health and Solitude,
Esposende (August 15)
Procession of S. Bartolomeu do Mar (August
24)
Procession of Our Lady of Guia, Apúlia (3rd weekend of
August)
Baron of Esposende
António Correia de Oliveira
(1879-1960), was a Portuguese poet, lived part of his life in Casa de
Belinho.
António Rodrigues Sampaio (1806-1882), fighter for the
liberal cause, "father of Portuguese journalism", prominent politician,
author of important administrative and primary education reforms, born
in the parish of São Bartolomeu do Mar (Esposende).
Alfredo
Evangelista Viana de Lima (1913-1991), architect, born in the parish of
Marinhas (Esposende).
Paulo Gonçalves - Born in Gemeses, he was born
on February 5, 1979, and died in Layla, Saudi Arabia, on January 12,
2020, during the Dakar Rally.
Esposende is equipped with a trucking center located at the east of the Porto-Viana national road.
The electrical cable company, Solidal and Lacticíneos das Marinhas are among the oldest companies still in operation. Several companies in the textile sector closed their doors while opening companies in other branches. In terms of tourism, the Hotel Suave Mar stands out while the other notable hotel in Esposende, the Hotel Nélia, has closed its doors. It is also the headquarters of Prozis, one of the largest sports nutrition companies in Europe.