The Parish of Santa Maria of Póvoa de Varzim was referred, for the first time, in a registry from 1456. Until then Póvoa de Varzim was integrated in the São Miguel-o-Anjo Parish of Argivai, despite the existence of the chapel.
The Parish of Santa Maria of Póvoa de Varzim was first documented in a 1456 registry entry. Prior to this, it was included within the São Miguel-o-Anjo Parish of Argivai, even though there existed a separate chapel.