Mariadeira is a neighbourhood of the
Portuguese city of
Póvoa de Varzim
Póvoa de Varzim () is a Portugal, Portuguese city in Norte Region, Portugal, Northern Portugal and sub-region of Greater Porto, from its city centre. It sits in a sandy coastal plain, a cuspate foreland, halfway between the Minho River, Minho ...
. it is located in the Matriz/Mariadeira district.
Mariadeira derives from ''Maria da Eira'' (Mary of the threshing floor).
Located inland, Mariadeira is an old place, but its major development was in late 20th century, thus it has different topologies.
Despite being a small neighbourhood, it is one of the most dynamic, thus it is known as ''the biggest of the smallest''. It is known to bring famous
Portuguese popular music performers to its Saint Peter festival, attracting many to the neighbourhood during the city’s Saint Peter festivities.
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Neighbourhoods of Póvoa de Varzim