Póvoa de Varzim Lota

Póvoa de Varzim Lota

Lota is a land area in Póvoa sheltered bay, within the seaport of Póvoa de Varzim in Portugal.

In the past, it was a beach where the fish was landed and sold. After rehabilitation in late 1990s, it includes a recreation square in front of Casino da Póvoa, with the Lota Auditorium, the boat playground, a popular nightclub, a restaurant and "Lota Sk8 Parque" to accommodate the significant skater and biker communities of Póvoa de Varzim and surrounding Porto metropolitan region. In Lota, along the piers, there's also green areas for resting and a large elastic toy.


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