Aguçadoura is a Portuguese freguesia ("civil parish") and former civil parish located in Póvoa de Varzim . In the census of 2001, it had a population of 4,530 inhabitants and a total area of 3.47 km. A 2013 law amalgamated it into the new União das Freguesias de Aguçadoura e Navais .
8-481: The name of Aguçadoura derives from " petra aguzadoira " (sharp stone or stone to sharp farming tools). Aguçadoura is the newest parish of Póvoa de Varzim; it was created on October 14 of 1933, when it separated from the parish of Navais, to which it always belonged. The first reference to the place appears in 1258: in Petra Aguzadoira que est in termino de Nabaes . The inhabitants had a difficult time settling in
16-457: Is also considered to be one of the top surf sites along the Portuguese coastline according to some sources. 41°25′52″N 8°46′37″W / 41.431°N 8.777°W / 41.431; -8.777 Estela (P%C3%B3voa de Varzim) Estela is one of the seven civil parishes of Póvoa de Varzim , Portugal. The population in 2011 was 2,307, in an area of 11.54 km². Estela
24-460: Is known for the traditional masseira farm practice in sand dunes and its name derives from Latin Stella (star). It is the largest agricultural parish of Póvoa de Varzim and, along with Aguçadoura and Navais, it forms the agricultural area of Póvoa de Varzim. These parishes despite having small populations experienced very sharp population declines. The built up area is becoming of suburban nature, due to
32-419: The area, and it was only constituted by sand dunes that were constantly blown by the wind. Only in the 18th century, the settlement gained some importance and, in 1730, there were already 25 families, and in middle of the 19th century its population was greater than that of Navais. Thus Aguçadoura separated from Navais in 1933. Aguçadoura is located 6 km north of downtown Póvoa de Varzim; and has as borders:
40-490: The fast access to the core of Póvoa de Varzim throw the EN13 highway. Local horticultural formerly consumed regionally is currently exported to other Western European markets. Its large fine sand dune beaches are a popular destination for nudists and holds a notable links golf course in the beachfront. Estela Parish is known since at least the 11th century. The "Couto" letter of the parish of Estela and Villa Mendo dates from 1140 and
48-460: The ocean to the west, and the parishes of Estela to the north, Navais to the east, and A Ver-o-Mar to the south. This parish is recognized for its beaches: Aguçadoura Beach, Codicheira Beach and Barranha Beach. Its territory once dominated by Masseira farm fields is now dominated by green houses. The parish is very competitive in the garden crops sector, despite most of the parish is located in former arid sandy dunes. Fertilization of its soils
56-457: Was done through generations of farmers by gathering sargassum seaweed from the ocean, to fertilize the infertile soil. The parish is home to Póvoa de Varzim Horticulture Association - the Horpozim. Among other small businesses, there is also a minor floriculture business. The parish is divided in seven hamlets: Santo André, Granjeiro, Caturela, Fieiro, Areosa, Aldeia, and Codicheira. The main beach
64-422: Was given by king Afonso I , the first king of Portugal to the monks of Tibães. It is said, that in this document, King Afonso declares himself by the first time as King of Portugal. Estela is located 7 km from the north of Póvoa de Varzim City Center . 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
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