Aveiro, known as the ‘Venice of Portugal’, is located in the ‘Baixo-Vouga’ region, in the North of Portugal.
Here you can find a very rich and varied landscape, characterized by a long sandy coastline, a pretty estuary and several parks and gardens.
Now we are going to show you some of the highlights of this special place.
‘Ovos Moles’
While you are walking through the city, choose one of the traditional cafes and taste the delicious ‘Ovos Moles’, a specialty pastry from this region.
Barra beach & Costa Nova beach
Here you have the opportunity to relax, having the sea as landscape, or to practice some kind of water sport.
At ‘Praia da Barra’ you will find the oldest lighthouse of Portugal and at ‘Praia da Costa Nova’ you’ll have the opportunity to visit the typical houses with colored stripes.
Moliceiro
In Aveiro you can also enjoy an unforgettable boat trip through the city’s canals on a typical local boat, the ‘Moliceiro’.
Porcelain factory of ‘Vista Alegre’
The famous porcelain factory of ‘Vista Alegre’ is a Portuguese example of our long tradition in Ceramics. In this museum you will have the opportunity to see how they create wonderful pieces of porcelain and contemplate the historical first pieces remained brand’s.
Salinas
The exploitation of salt in Aveiro is a pretty old activity, but it remains until the present. If you wish, you can visit the ‘Salinas de Aveiro’ and learn about the process of making salt.
‘Art Nouveau’
In Aveiro there are numerous buildings where you can see the ‘Art Nouveau’ style. One of those buildings, and these ones you can visit, are ‘Casa dos Ovos Moles’ and ‘Museu da República’.
If you want to visit Aveiro, consider about going in the company of a specialized guide, with a deep knowledge about local history and customs.
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