Barreiros, Póvoa de Varzim

Barreiros is a neighbourhood of the Portuguese city of Póvoa de Varzim. It is considered an inland expansion of Bairro Norte.

The Garden of Avenida 25 de Abril.

Barreiros appears, for the first time, in a document of 1577. During that time, the place was an extensive territory of woodland and farm fields.

Currently, it is a neighbourhood with strong urban expansion, with a new central area in 25 de Abril Avenue. In the neighbourhood some municipal facilities are found, such as the Municipal Auditorium and the Municipal Pavilion.

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