Its arid soil didn't help in developing an appropriate Castro town like in neighbouring Cividade Hill in the parish of Terroso despite its rise, but Castro ruins from the 2nd century BC are known, probably a north surveillance post of Cividade de Terroso.

Ancient Castro culture jewellery were found complete and are important for the jewel history of North-western Iberian Peninsula.

During the Middle Ages, along with Cividade Hill, it is often referenced as the medieval border of Varzim (subtus mons Lanudos).

The parish is crowned by São Félix Hill (202 m, 663 ft), the peak of Póvoa de Varzim.

Águas Férreas, Machuqueiras, Laúndos, Recreio, Pé do Monte, Senhora da Saúde, Real, Igreja, and Rapijães.