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Discover Espinho (Portugal)


Located in the Aveiro District of Portugal. Espinho is a city located in both the Metropolitan area and the Greater Porto. The city is well known for fishing and its sandy beaches full of enjoyable activities like rolling surf and a variety of seafood restaurants. Espinho also boasts of being the only city with numbered streets along with New York. Another interesting thing about this little known city is its weekly market on Mondays. The market is the largest in Portugal, with stalls that cover kilometers.

The city is also surrounded by various tourist attractions, which you can best enjoy if you choose a car rental Espinho service. The car rental Espinho services can be cheaper and more convenient than using a taxi for every trip. Below are some of the best tourist attractions in Espinho.

Book a car to visit the Praia da Baia

Praia da Baia is the town’s favorite beach where you can enjoy activities such as surfing, swimming and sunbathing. Both locals and tourists enjoy this unique beach made up of a shallow curve and long breakwaters. The beach also has a raised promenade with a wall where people meet and hang out throughout the day. There are also temporary surf shops and schools when the waters move further into the sea. The tide goes out for quite some time, leaving a vast space with knee-high water levels. The shallow waters are perfect for inexperienced swimmers.

Mercado Semanal

This weekly market happens every Monday since 1894. The market is the largest outdoor market in Portugal and attracts thousands of shoppers into the town every Monday. Apart from the huge size, the market also allows shoppers to buy local goods such as fruits, ham, cheese and spices directly from the producers. Everything is available in the market including kitchenware, clothes, accessories and live animals like ducks, chicken, and rabbits. Address : 4500-263 Espinho, Portugal

Centro Multimeios de Espinho

The multimedia centre is a place where you can go to pass some time. The building was established in 2000 and has a lot of activities going on every day. You can enjoy 3D shows on the center’s upper level or go to the auditorium where there are activities such as plays, dance, and live music. You don’t have to worry if you don’t speak Portuguese because most of the movies in Portugal come in English, with Portuguese subtitles. You can also enjoy galleries for contemporary art in the same building.