Espinho

Espinho, officially the City of Espinho, is a city and a municipality located in the Aveiro District, Portugal. It is located in both the Greater Porto and the Metropolitan Area of Porto, 16 km from its city centre. Wikipedia.
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Casino
Fun & Games
Casino Espinho, established in 1974, is a renowned entertainment hub in Portugal. The casino boasts an array of dining options and offers various gaming tables and slot machines. Visitors can enjoy live performances and cabaret shows while savoring a buffet dinner with a modern setting and delectable seafood options. The casino's spacious layout includes numerous slot machines, although some guests desire more variety. Despite the slightly outdated decor, the venue exudes an elegant and luxurious ambiance.
We didn't win but it was a very nice casino and had a good time while on vacation
Marco U — Google review
This is the best casino in Portugal in my opinion, especially for poker. The blonde lady who runs all the poker is really helpful and friendly. There are good tournaments here and loads of cash tables. Even the dealers are friendly. Good vibe
Adam M — Google review
Good Atmosphere and very big area. They have a lot of slots but the most are with jackpots and very difficult. I would like to that more diversity. The bar at the entrance is very beautiful and the drinks tasted well.
Cindy O — Google review
Had 3 nights in the casino. Bar service is good, not free like some casinos but good value price . Ate a couple of nicely cooked sandwiches. Good bar staff and croupiers, my girlfriend actually enjoyed this casino at the bar while I played.
Mick B — Google review
Great place, good dealers, blackjack lady was nice and entertaining, slot machines etc were bad, cant win em all😌🥴
אור-ים ר — Google review
It's a paradise if you like slot machine hovewer I came for table games and I found only one table of Black Jack... People were kinda rude by the way.
Alicia G — Google review
Decent casino with good games. Dealers are not so good, they clearly don't enjoy their job
Alexandre C — Google review
The Casino was fine, the food in the Jokers Lounge was "passable". I had a steak the first time. Asked for well done but had to send it back as it was still pink inside. Had the Bond Burger the second time. Very little meat. LOTS of bun. Fries were good. I didn't win 😢
Dee D — Google review
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Beach
Outdoor Activities
Praia da Baía, located in Espinho, is a beloved beach destination for both locals and tourists. It offers a wide sandy shore that attracts surfers and swimmers alike. The waterfront area is lined with charming pubs and cafes where visitors can enjoy the tranquil sunset views. Additionally, the beach provides facilities such as public toilets, showers, and surfing schools for both adults and kids.
Amazing beach. Big enough. Very clean sand and water. You might share the space with few surfers. Quite losts of bars and restaurants.
Minh M — Google review
Nice beach, good place to serf! Have serfing kids school on the beach. Many places to eat, shower and public wc on the beach as well. Beautiful landscape
Galyna G — Google review
Beautiful beach! Amazing surf and good quality sand. Bars along the front all good. Public toilets (paid 50c) and free showers.
Mark E — Google review
wide sandy beach full if surfers. you can get lessons right there. also watching surfing schools is very interesting. ocean is cold but few rocky lakes are okay to swim up to knees also for kids. a lot of peole playing beach games. you can get to this place from porto old town with train - urban line from camphana or sao bento station to espinho direction. the train stops right on the beach. the andante card is valid also for this lines. the train cca every 30 min.
Beata K — Google review
Wonderful place and I love to see the waves shocking against the rocks.
José G — Google review
Wonderful place for family and friends
Natalya L — Google review
Not a great experience.. the wind is blowing you out, huge waves which not allowing you to swim, it gets extremely crowded plus the sport games everywhere over your heads. You cannot even close your eyes as gonna be hit by a teenagers ball...
E T — Google review
Best place to enjoy the beach in Espinho. Normally a bit crowded in August.
David M — Google review
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Public swimming pool
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If you're tired of removing sand from your skin after swimming but still want to enjoy the water, consider visiting Piscina Solário Atlântico's swimming pools. They offer both indoor and outdoor options, with the water sourced directly from the sea. For a nominal fee, you can also access additional amenities such as a sauna and various services.
Good place to enjoy yourself
Elis L — Google review
The pool is treated salted water from the sea. The pool itself is massive and there’s a deep end, shallow end and a separate pool for babies/children. The lifeguards are also friendly and you’re allowed to jump in to the pool. You need to pay extra to have sun loungers or a table with chairs but there’s benches placed around one side of the pool that are completely free. There’s a cafe inside with a great variety of food and drink. Staff are friendly. It’s also great that this place allows you in with your own food and drink. We visited this place about 4 times within a month, I honestly recommend it to anyone who prefers pool over the beach. The only downfall about this place is the toilets. They’re completely broken, run-down and there is never any toilet roll. They’re so disgusting. Recommendations: - Toilets need a massive upgrade and/or to be well maintained and cleaned. - Unused/empty area at the top could use with some benches/chairs/sun-loungers.
Gabriela R — Google review
Staff not very helpful. Very tired in need of renovation. Nearly falling apart, which is a shame as it has a great potential for good swimming pool especially with it's history. Need to be saved and invested in.
Kas B — Google review
Good pool, but iconic diving board closed and no balls allowed and no inflatables. Seating costs extra. Half day price available after 1400/1430.
Jez — Google review
Closed outside of peak summer, opening times are for the outside only.
Michael P — Google review
Nice Olympics size pool and nice kids pool as well. Good value for money
Pedro F — Google review
Good place to spend the day, needs some renovation
Nuno ( — Google review
Good vibes! this outdoor pool with view on the sea has all the facilities you need for a relaxed afternoon (Bar with the basics snacks/drinks) chairs to rent with umbrella, showers. For the sportive ones, you can swim your lengths in the Olympic pool filled with saltwater
Ellen D — Google review
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Golf club
Oporto Golf Club, established in 1890, is a picturesque golf course located near the Atlantic Ocean, just three kilometers away from Espinho's city center. Initially founded by British port wine manufacturers, the club started with nine holes and has since evolved into an impressive 18-hole course with a par of 71. Despite language barriers encountered by some English-speaking visitors in the past, Oporto Golf Club remains a popular destination for golf enthusiasts visiting Espinho.
Can't believe I never left a review.. played this course twice while staying in Espinho maybe 8-10 years ago.. my man Paulo Duarte got me in there. Awesome track. Wish I spoke Portuguese better back then because the older guys I played with didn't speak much English. One of these days I'll make it back to the great city of Espinho and Oporto Golf Club.. and have a Super Bock with my man Paulo. FC Porto>Sporting🤣
Nicolis C — Google review
I am deeply disappointed with the Oporto Golf Club. On October 6th, my 7-year-old son suffered a permanent injury, broken front teeth, the lack of supervision and club's response has been appalling. They refuse to take responsibility and have been dismissive of our concerns. They also deceptively increased the academy fees after we enrolled our son. I would strongly advise against joining this club.
Filipe S — Google review
Really wanted this course to be a seaside links hidden gem, but... the course is in the condition of a Muni Public course.. fairways are brown dried out, full of crab grass and weeds, no real definition of fairway and non-fairway. Sand in bunkers is just heavy dirt. Par 3s are real good, long and challenging with a really nice sbort one at 16. 18 is a really nice closing hole par 5.. Has potential to be a must play course with redesign and upgrade.
Morais M — Google review
Tee time reserved for 9:00 arrived at 8:30; nobody around at 9:05 and only members teeing off. Caddie Master very unfriendly did not make any effort to help. No organization at all so ended up playing in Miramar 40 min latter. Definitely a club for members only so don't lose your time.
Joao S — Google review
Best shit ever
Saku R — Google review
A travesty that destroys the local ecology. Turn this into a park instead!
Xavier S — Google review
I rang to book for 3 people and ask to rent golf clubs Very nice people on the phone they told my the price was 50£ for game and 30£ for the rental each and I have to pay the clubs in cash and the rest in card so we took enough cash and is everything was ok Then when we go there was a extra 35 £ for a trolley and we have to pay cash When we complain that it was a outrage amount of money for a trolley and with didn’t had a lot cash on us we offer to pay with credit card and they refused So we had to use all our cash to pay for the trolleys and the staff where very rude and arrogant Please be careful when booked I have used other clubs in Portugal and everything was nice this one are rude arrogant and they stitch you up
Emilia L — Google review
Great course. Lack of buggies and the restaurant was closed so that was frustrating. The staff was really nice and helpful.
Ryan C — Google review
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Museum
Museu Municipal De Espinho - Fórum de Arte e Cultura de Espinho is housed in the former Fabrica de Conservas Brandao, Gomes & C. canning factory, a historic early 20th-century building with a modern interior. The museum showcases the town's history through exhibits on the old cannery, featuring vintage ads, photos, and cans of various shapes and sizes.
Free community museum where you learn about sardine industry and culture in one half and modern art in the other half 👌✨
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Everything you want to know about how the canning of sardines and other things brought Espinho to world wide fame. Actually far more interesting than I would have thought, thanks to the personal tour I received from Abel who is friendly and speaks excellent English. Beautiful museum and fabulous exhibition space for resident artists...or others. Really could be doing bigger things, recommend that artists, performers, etc check it out, so much potential! Especially in winter, visited in Feb 2018.
LP D — Google review
Really interesting museum with history of the old sardines and food factory as well as local village history around fishing and more. The food factory had an outstanding technology for the time and it served the Royal Portuguese family too besides exporting productos to Brasil and Europe.
JD — Google review
Just thinking, look out into the sea from the window view on the first floor, this factory museum stretched out into the sea about two more blocks of street.
Elizabeth S — Google review
Interesting place, worth to visit. But there is no description in english. Google translator app helps a lot :)
Roman K — Google review
A very pleasant experience. Loved it.
Melissa C — Google review
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Olímpio G — Google review
Great artwork
George A — Google review

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Restaurant
Seafood restaurant
Nestled near the Casino de Espinho, Aquário Marisqueira is a charming oceanfront restaurant that has been delighting seafood lovers since 1954. With its prime location right by the sea, it offers an extensive menu featuring fresh fish and shellfish prepared in various styles—grilled, boiled, or roasted to perfection. Diners rave about the generous portions; many dishes are perfect for sharing.
Great seafood on the beach. Top level service. We had the biggest tiger shrimp I've ever seen. As big as Maine lobster. We also had pasta class and shrimp and the pasta was tasted homemade. We will be back soon.
Daniel K — Google review
We ordered a sea food rice but I must confess we didn’t like much… the rice was on a pool of liquid and overcooked and barely no seafood to compensate that… on top of that it has a excessive flavor to cilantro… was really invasive and inappropriate. Desserts were good, though. Service was good and kind and the ambient a little bit noisy.
Hugo G — Google review
The food was very, very good – we were really surprised! It tasted great but was a bit too oily. The service was friendly, but sometimes not very attentive. Still, we enjoyed it a lot and would come back.
Dicle A — Google review
One of the best dinner and service in my life. Fresh fish melted in my mouth, was soft like a cloud, big portion for 2 persons, amazing wine. Waiter was very attentive to us and very kind. It was great last day of our extremely good vacations in Portugal, im happy it finished on so great note and leaved amazing after-taste in my soul. Highly recommend:)
Алиса Л — Google review
It was a welcoming atmosphere with yummy food & wine. The view is spectacular.
IamAysegul — Google review
Fantastic Fish Restaurant right on the Atlantic. If you love fresh fish and want to eat it while looking out to the ocean then there is no better place to enjoy the fish the wine and the view. I had the monk fish and rice which was full of flavour and light.
Pany V — Google review
Amazing food, great place, super views, highly recommend.
Paweł P — Google review
Worst fries in all of Espinho so far, really soggy. Portions quite small for the price. Food is nothing special, nothing you would go back for. Apart from that, the waiters are really unfriendly and sometimes very odd, you don't feel comfortable during your stay.
G. C — Google review
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Vegetarian restaurant
Vegan restaurant
If you're on the lookout for a delightful dining experience, "Grão de Soja" is a must-visit. This cozy vegetarian and vegan cantina offers an array of fresh and flavorful dishes that are sure to satisfy your palate. With options like their renowned vegetarian 'Francesinhas' and a variety of healthy beverages, including refreshing lemonades in different flavors, every meal feels special.
The best vegetarian restaurant I have experienced. Very sophisticated flavor profiles even though it is cafeteria style comfort food. Espinho has 3 veg restaurants that I am aware of and this is the absolute best 👌 I've now tried it 5 plus times and it has been spot on consistent. No dish will disappoint and you will leave happily full and content for less the €10 each... my new favorite.
Daniel K — Google review
The selection is super tasty and healthy. Fair price for a hearty and vegetarian lunch 🥗
Sam H — Google review
I’m honestly at a loss for words trying to describe this place. It’s not some fancy Michelin-star restaurant—it’s just a cozy, local vegan and vegetarian cantina. But let me tell you, it’s got something special that even the big-name chefs can’t touch. There’s magic in every bite. It’s like the food takes you straight back your childhood, when life was simple, colorful, and stress-free. The dishes are fresh and tasty, made with so much care. Every bite feels like a warm hug, like something your grandma might’ve made. And the ladies working there? They’re the heart of it all. Always smiling, chatting away, making you feel like you’re part of the family. They bring so much joy to the table, it’s like sunshine on a plate. This place isn’t just a restaurant, it's a living museum of what life could be: simple, joyful, and deeply human. Everyone should come here at least once in their lifetime — not just for the food, but for the feeling. Because places like this don’t just feed you... they restore you.
Vlad — Google review
Had a fantastic lunch. Also amazing desserts. Almost everything is vegan. The staff is incredibly friendly and speaks English fluently. Also fairly priced (2,4 for a dessert, 12,3 for a main, two desserts and a drink). Would recommend!
Jaap B — Google review
This is a vegetarian buffet where you point to what looks good and get served by a friendly grandma. Everything was delicious and they piled up my plate to the max. They even have home-made Kombucha made from green or black tea.
Tom G — Google review
Today was our 3rd visit to the place. All the plates we tasted during our 3, visits were amazing, the staff is really sweet and the atmosphere is amazing. I love that you see a lot of elderly people eating there and that they know them by name. They made a vegan brigadeiro for the first time, and I will be calling ahead and ask that they do it again on my next visit.
Louis T — Google review
I've been eating here for years. The food is fresh and healthy vegetarian food. You feel the quality and this is the place you need to keep going regularly for a healthy diet. Also, they are very quick serving food, so if you need a quick meal this is also the place to go. The ambient is very relaxing with calm and nice music. Today our meal was 2 fantastic vegetarian 'Francesinhas' (international famous Porto dish). This with drinks, 1 soup, 1 salad and 1 dessert was 17€ for 2 of us. Francesinha was 5,50€ and dessert 1,50€.
João P — Google review
Great food, very easy going atmosphere and great prices! For someone that wants to get away from the meat dominated Portuguese cuisine it is a rare oasis! You can choose from a variety of different foods an compose you plate. Friendly staff and great relationship between quality of food versus price! Really worth visiting it!
Dimitris A — Google review
R. 23 760, 4500-276 Espinho, Portugal+351 22 099 2253Tips and more reviews for Grão de Soja
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Restaurant
Restaurante a Cabana in Espinho is a highly recommended establishment with courteous staff and a beautiful ambiance. It offers an excellent selection of seafood, including lobsters, crabs, and prawns. The wine choices are also impressive. Guests have expressed no regrets about their experience and describe it as outstanding and fantastic. The food is delicious, the place is scenic, and the staff is very friendly. Although the prices may be higher than average, the quality of service justifies it.
Tasty food and great wine selection with lovely views. Plus great service, have to recommend this place!
Petri A — Google review
Food was delicious, absolutely loved the arroz de marisco. My son loved his meal and dessert. The service was amazing and very kind with a great sense of humour. Making a reservation is highly recommended.
Carina R — Google review
Are here for my 23rd birthday. Got the entrecote, medium rare. It was perfect and really tasty with good sides. We also ordered a sea mix, with shells, lobster, crabs etc. It was also tasty. Friendly staff and good vibes. It was a bit expensive, but if you want to spend money in good food, this could be the place.
Anders P — Google review
Very nice restaurant, seems brand new, the service was very good. The food was great as well, the prices are a little steep though… But you get parking space and there aren’t that many restaurants bye the beach in espinho. The sea food seems very nice, especially the huge crabs(sapateira) I have never seen so big, been in many sea food restaurants as well as sea food markets. Will come to try them in future! :)
Wilson M — Google review
Absolutely loved our experience at Acabana! The octopus was incredible, and everything from the appetizers to the coffee was just perfect. The staff were so kind and welcoming, and the place itself has such a lovely, relaxing vibe. Can’t wait to come back!
Fatma C — Google review
Excellent service & food at a wonderful place, we can just recommend 👍
Martin M — Google review
A proper restaurant with great food and professional waiters. We had roast pork loin, potatoes and green veg and the single portion was more than enough for the 2 of us. Highly recommended we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Andrew S — Google review
just an amazing place to eat fish based dishes not expensive as you cave expect while entering in the restaurant. will go back for sure.
Le D — Google review
Avenida 8 - Rotunda da Praia da Seca, 4500-206 Espinho, Portugalhttps://acabanaespinho.com/+351 914 017 007Tips and more reviews for A Cabana

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Nestled by the ocean, Zagalo is a must-visit restaurant that promises an unforgettable dining experience. Known for its delectable seafood offerings, patrons rave about the grilled squid platter, which is perfect for sharing. The menu also features a variety of dishes like steak with egg and fish soup, all at reasonable prices ranging from 14 to 18 EUR for main courses. Guests appreciate not only the delicious food but also the attentive service that enhances their meal.
We had a perfect meal every time we went there, the best and fresh seafood 🤤✨ delicious starters, tasty homemade wine! Very nice personal✨🤍 can’t wait to get back here!
Janat S — Google review
High quality seafood alongside the beach with a great view of the Atlantic. Sergio was very professional and hospitable in welcoming us and serving us. Everything we ordered was top tier - I would definitely come back.
James P — Google review
Delightful restaurant! I arrived 40 mins before opening (7pm by the way) and they were very gracious and still made me feel very welcome. Their mini starter platter had the best octopus I’ve ever had - it was exquisitely tender.
Karl H — Google review
Food really good, and also the service was great! Great equipe. 🫶 thank you!
Leila Z — Google review
Great restaurant with delicious seafood and very good service. We had a grilled squid platter for 2 people at a great price and, along with some light appetizers, was all we needed for dinner. We also ordered a creme brulee that seemed to be prepared on the spot (it took a few more minutes to arrive but it was delicious).
Anda C — Google review
Lovely food, pork with orange sounds weird but it worked. Beautiful art and presentation of eating area. The rose wine was beautiful.
Mama B — Google review
We had delicious food -grillled squiled with vegetables and backed potato, steak with egg , vegetables and fries and fish soup. The price not high, 14-18 EUR for main dish. It is worth to stop by at this place. Nice service and next to ocean.
Anna A — Google review
Poor serving, food flavourless. An octopus poor mini salad with an additional dead fly on it make the start of what I call an waste of money and my time. The orders took long enough for what you receive on mediocre dishes.
Helder V — Google review

5Kurika

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Nestled in the heart of Espinho, Restaurante Kurika offers a delightful taste of traditional Portuguese cuisine that feels just like home. Known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, this family-run establishment serves up mouthwatering dishes such as Bacalhau com Broa and succulent picanha. Diners rave about the generous portions, especially when it comes to their seafood specialties—perfect for sharing!
Tiny place, kind of pricey, but man the food is delicious food, and service is friendly. We had the seafood soup, their specialty and the "heifer" plate which was like a juicy veal with rice and potatoes. For desert we had the molatov, which looks like a cake but made of meringue. All very delicious and perfectly cooked and seasoned.
Vince P — Google review
Local family restaurant with nice staff and amazing dinner. We shared a big portion of fish and got some steaks on the side. Overall great quality of food and a delicious menu. We got quite a bit of free appetizers and some free desert wine. Their menu was in Portuguese, German, English and French. Best to come here when they open to get a spot as it’s quite popular.
Victor A — Google review
Excellent local food, service and wine. What being on holiday is all about. Really good value (under €80 for three, including wine, coffee, etc.)
Will H — Google review
Hole in the wall spot, but man was this a perfect meal!! Had espetinho de boi and it was enough for 2. Simple food done right in a cozy local establishment
Barbara C — Google review
Amazing Portuguese food. Traditional dishes, big portions, lovely and friendly staff. Will definitely go back when in Portugal 🔝
Beatriz V — Google review
Hey everyone, we need to support these local restaurants as much as we can. We had a flawless experience from start to finish. As soon as we were trying to say our orders and start a minimal conversation in Portuguese we were treated as royalty. Bear in mind I can't speak Portuguese but Google translate is your friend. The food was impeccable and we had the seafood specialty. Massive portion for two people. It was visible that this was a kind family run business. We haven't been charged for the wine for dessert and maybe it was because we tried to connect with the people. Anyways I recommend this small gem.
Dave — Google review
Great seafood, warm, friendly service, family-run place. Most of the crowd is local. Had the mixed seafood plate (1/2 serving - more than enough for 1 person). Just wonderful! And they are vegetarian friendly! They made a very thoughtful salad plate, with good sources of veggie protein. For a first dinner in Espinho, this will be hard to beat!
Brendon F — Google review
We had an amazing dinner here. The food was amazing and the service so nice and helpful. I would totally recommend to visit this place and try real tradicional portuguese food.
Sarah P — Google review
R. 64 350, 4500-368 Espinho, Portugal+351 22 734 3115Tips and more reviews for Kurika
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