A stay in Esposende: Activities for all tastes
A city with unique natural spaces, superb biodiversity, numerous landscapes and panoramas,...This is what the quiet village of Esposende has in store for you!
Esposende is mainly a town of leisure and one of the most beautiful seaside resorts on the coast.
Are you looking for the authenticity of Portugal? Meet in the town of Esposende, located in the district of Braga, on the Atlantic coast 40 minutes from Porto.
Leisure, culture, nature... Treat yourself to an atypical stay in a welcoming, attractive city, and like many Portuguese cities, authentic.
Esposende constitutes a historical heritage on a modernized territory to welcome and satisfy holidaymakers.
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Esposende: For lovers of history or architecture
Esposende and its natural park is 3000 years of history. It has a cultural heritage of 15 parishes. Its "beautiful lands" present archaeological evidence of prehistoric times testifying to important prehistoric events.
Do you like history and discover beautiful architecture? Discover the Castro de S. Lourenco, the bastion fortress, the sanctuary of Senhora da Guia or the Matriz church.
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Adventurers come to Esposende
Surrounded by two golf courses and several equestrian parks, among the largest in the country, Esposende offers a wide range of activities.
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Between the Atlantic Ocean and the Cavado and Neiva rivers, Esposende is the best place for nautical activities, windsurfing, kayaking, kitesurfing, bodyboarding, surfing .. A city to be favored when you want to practice different water sports, cycling and hikes.
Do you like intense sensations ?
The waves of the Atlantic Ocean on the beaches of Ofir, Apulia and Suave Mar offer the best conditions for practicing kitesurfing, surfing and bodyboarding.
Fancy a walk combining sport and nature? Go for a canoe kayak session on the rivers of Esposende.
The Cavado estuary also has a great diversity of fish. Alternate diving in the depths of the ocean or in the Rio Cavado and admire a host of species in rocky bottoms or kelp forests.
13 hiking trails are also available to hikers. Between natural places and cultural places, enjoy an excursion in the middle of varied landscapes.
Among these 13 paths, 7 are classified in the national register of hiking trails.
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Esposende on one of the routes to Santiago de Compostela
Esposende is on one of the most popular routes to Santiago de Compostela.
The path begins in Porto and continues in beautiful cities (including Esposende) located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Between beaches and dunes, head towards Santiago de Compostela along a pleasant route in the heart of untamed nature.
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Esposende an ornithology center
The nature of the "Parque natural litoral norte" allows ornithology enthusiasts to observe magnificent birds during a wild walk.
Go to the Cavado estuary. This place, right in the heart of the park, offers the ideal conditions for observing more than 180 species of birds.
Discover or live in Esposende
In addition to offering a wide range of activities in the heart of nature or on the beach, Esposende is also a good place to live.