Espinho

Infobox_Municipality_pt
official_name = Espinho


image_coat_of_arms = ESP1.png

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Region = Norte
Subregion = Grande Porto
District = Aveiro
Old region = Douro Litoral
Mayor_name = José Mota
Mayor_party = PS
area_total = 21.1
population_total = 32,177
population_density = 1,503
Parishes = 5
coor = 41º00'N 8º38'W
params = 41_00_N_8_38_W
occasion =
day = June 16
website = http://www.cm-espinho.pt
footnotes =

Espinho (pron. IPA2|ɨʃ'piɲu) is a city and municipality in Portugal with a total area of 21.1 km² and a total population of 32,177 inhabitants, and 30,249 electors (2006). The city is a reputed beach resort and a zone of legal gambling with a casino - "Casino Solverde". Its fair - "Feira de Espinho", having been first organised in 1894, is well known in Portugal. The city is home to "CINANIMA - Festival Internacional de Cinema de Animação", an international animation festival.

The municipality is composed of 5 parishes, and is located in the District of Aveiro.It is in both Greater Oporto(Porto) and Oporto Metropolitan Area.The present Mayor is José Barbosa Mota, elected by the Socialist Party.

The municipal holiday is June 16.It is one of the smallest municipalities in Portugal. Until 1899 was part of Santa Maria da Feira municipality. Espinho is about 15 km. from Oporto (Porto) and approximately 50 km from Aveiro. It is serviced by train.Espinho became a city in 1973. It is located in the famous Costa Verde(Portugal){Green Coast}.Note: the name Espinho means thorn.

Sports

The city is home for two Portuguese sports clubs: Sporting Clube de Espinho and Associação Académica de Espinho.

Parishes

* Anta
* Espinho
* Guetim
* Paramos
* Silvalde

Gallery

External links

* [http://www.cm-espinho.pt/ Municipality official website]
* [http://www.jf-anta.pt/ Anta Village official website]
* [http://www.jf-silvalde.pt/ Silvalde Village official website]
* [http://www.scespinho.pt/ Espinho Club official website]
* [http://www.espinhotv.com/ Espinho TV official website]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/vitor107/sets/1419599/ Photos from Espinho]