Esmoriz is a Portuguese city located 25 kilometers south of Oporto. It belongs to the municipality of Ovar, and has a population of 10993 (number from 2001) over an area of 9.05 km². Esmoriz was made a city in 1993.
The city is divided into 3 main sectors, the Urban sector, the Beach sector and the forest sector, however the city is composed mainly by urban elements. The urban sector has mostly mid to upper-mid class people, and the most regular house type are Apartments, usually 3 stories high. Small businesses are common, like the Marijol markets which are located in several loctaions all over the city, being the only large commercial infrastructure the Intermarche. |