Bairro Norte

The urbanization of Bairro Norte started when, King John VI by the Royal Provision of November 14, 1825, confirmed the possession of the beaches north of the seaport wall to the fishermen of Póvoa .

[1] A priest called for a portion of the beach north of the seaport wall to the city hall in order to build a chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph.

[1] In the 19th century was already a bustling fishing neighborhood, but it was already developing as a beach district.

This neighbourhood has triggered the development of neighbouring areas, such as Agro-Velho, Barreiros, and Parque da Cidade.

The new district center, with residential blocks and street shops, is being built after the displacement of a rope-making factory.

Avenida Santos Graça.
Avenida dos Banhos (Baths Avenue) is the beach avenue of Póvoa de Varzim, and one of the city's most famous landmarks.
Desterro Chapel. The Festival of Desterro is one of the most typical and known by its flower carpets that cover some of the quarter's streets.
Location of Bairro Norte district in the city of Póvoa de Varzim.