Aveiro
Portugal · Centro · 5 m
Description
Aveiro is a charming canal city on Portugal’s Atlantic coast and a captivating blend of tradition, architecture and maritime character. The city is known for its colorful Moliceiro boats gliding along the canals of the Ria de Aveiro, its elegant Art Nouveau façades and the local specialty Ovos Moles, a traditional sweet made from egg yolks and sugar. Nearby, Costa Nova attracts visitors with its distinctive striped houses, while the extensive dunes of São Jacinto offer a more natural coastal landscape. Aveiro combines historic neighborhoods with lively waterfronts and easy access to the Atlantic, making it a delightful destination between Porto and Coimbra.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 1 day)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June or September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Moliceiro canal boat rides
- Costa Nova striped houses
- Ria de Aveiro lagoon
- Aveiro Art Nouveau architecture
- Aveiro old town
- Aveiro Cathedral
- Igreja da Misericórdia de Aveiro
- Aveiro Museum
- Art Nouveau Museum
- Aveiro train station azulejos
- Ovos moles pastries
- Vista Alegre Museum(Day trip)
- Aveiro Salt Pans (Salinas)
- Aveiro salt pans tour
- Cais da Fonte Nova
- Rossio Park
- Infante Dom Pedro Park
- São Gonçalinho Chapel
- Aveiro Central Canal
- Jardim do Rossio
- Ria de Aveiro birdwatching
- Ria de Aveiro kayaking
- Costa Nova beach
- Praia da Costa Nova
- Praia da Barra
- Barra Lighthouse
- São Jacinto beach(Day trip)
- São Jacinto Dunes Nature Reserve(Day trip)
- Vista Alegre porcelain factory(Day trip)
- Reserva Natural das Dunas de São Jacinto birdwatching(Day trip)
- Vagos Porcelain Museum(Day trip)
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Aveiro
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry