[2] Estela is known for the traditional masseira farm practice in sand dunes and its name derives from Latin Stella (star).

The built up area is becoming of suburban nature, due to the fast access to the core of Póvoa de Varzim throw the EN13 highway.

Its large fine sand dune beaches are a popular destination for nudists and holds a notable links golf course in the beachfront.

The north has border with the municipality of Esposende, at east by Laúndos, the south with the parishes of Aguçadoura, Navais, and Terroso and it as a shoreline in the Atlantic Ocean by the west.

Contriz, Teso, Urzes, Carrascos, Baldoia, Barros, Frinjo, Fontainha, Carregosa, Igreja, Outeiro, Estrada, and Pedrinha.