Often Called "Algarve in miniature", the tourist area Ofir, and the entire municipality of Esposende has retained much of its charm. The hotel industry has grown and modernized. Esposende was approached by families of Braga, Barcelos, Guimarães and other lands of the interior, attracted by the beauty of the Atlantic beaches, especially those of Apulia, Ofir and Suave Mar.
 
The municipality of Esposende holds an outstanding patrimonial value, revealed through the architecture of places and traditional practices and customs. Of the monuments: The St. Lourenço Castro in Vila Chã and Mount of Desamparados in Palmeira de Faro, the Chapel of Mareantes at the Misericordia Church in Esposende, the Fort of St. João Batista in the Cávado River Mouth, the Chapel of Bonança in Fão, as well as Esposende City Museum and Art Museum in Fão, among many places to visit.
 
The omnipresence of the sea is one of the characteristics of this city, whose coastline has "open beaches' ​​. Nature lovers have many possibilities to enjoy here in full, either through natural courses or even in water, with the practice and Canoeing and Kitesurfing, in addition to other nautical terms.
 
The greedy Food delights diners of all who seek the restoration, especially for its treatment of fish and seafood from our rivers and sea, not forgetting the light, soft and aromatic wines of the fifth green and sweetened Clarinha of Fão.
 
It is this compendium of all the charms, where the sea reaches its maximum expression, which invites you to discover and enjoy.
 
The hospitality of our people do the rest.