Tourism in Portugal

From Aveiro to Figueira da Foz

Our journey starts in the enchanting region of Aveiro, known as “the Portuguese Venice”, a city bathed by light. (...)

Sterna - Aveiro Ria Tours & Birdwatching

Sterna - Aveiro Ria Tours & Birdwatching is an active tourism company, based in Aveiro, that organises boat tours across the Aveiro Lagoon on a silent sun-powered boat. Silence is the new luxury !  (...)

Shopping in Aveiro

The ideal destination for enthusiastic shoppers who enjoy distinguishing articles that testify the Portuguese soul! (...)

Eating in Aveiro

Aveiro cuisine is naturally deeply influenced by the sea flavours, for there are many restaurants in the city where we can eat the freshest fish varieties and seafood. And obviously, codfish. Portugal's favourite fish.  (...)

Sleeping in Aveiro

The stunning city of Aveiro has a deeply diversified offer in terms of hotels and local accommodation.  (...)

Beaches of Aveiro

Discover the endless sandy beaches in the region of Aveiro. The perfect destination for your Summer vacations ! (...)

MS Collection Aveiro Palacete de Valdemouro

Located at the heart of light-bathed Aveiro, MS Collection Aveiro Palacete de Valdemouro is a stunning 5-star hotel that evokes the memory of one of the most prestigious Portuguese writers of all times: Eça de Queiroz. Housed in a 18th (...)

Aveiro Moments

This active tourism company organises memorable boat tours in the typical Moliceiro boats across the urban canals of Aveiro. (...)

The Aveiro “Ria”

It is the “Ria”, a silver mirror, which reflects the colour of the moliceiro boats and the Art Noveau houses; it is what makes Aveiro so seductive and unique. (...)

The University of Aveiro

Aveiro has been one of the most innovative Portuguese university cities since 1973. Located between the salt ponds and the city centre, the University of Aveiro provided a new dynamic to Aveiro. A city within the city! (...)

Street Art: Alexandre Farto aka Vhils in Aveiro

Vhils has been developing a very unique visual language, starting out from the more illegal and interventive side of graffiti, working the removal of surface layers of walls, objects and other, non-conventional media, which aim symbolically to establish a relation (...)

Aveiro salt ponds

The salt production has always played a major role in the economy of Aveiro region. (...)

“Ovos Moles” of Aveiro

To visit Aveiro without tasting ovos moles is a sin. This is a typical pastry in the area and comes from the ancient feminine convents in Aveiro. (...)

Aveiro wooden paths

Fábrica Centro de Ciência Viva | Aveiro

Fábrica Centro de Ciência Viva – Live Science Centre of Aveiro is opened to the public since July 1st 2004, set on the former building of Aveiro Milling Company. (...)

Museum of Aveiro

Created in 1458, this ancient feminine Dominican convent where Saint Princess Joana lived, reflects the way in which the nun community lived throughout almost four centuries through different architectural styles. (...)

Aveiro com paixão

Aveiro no coração

Aveiro no coração is an active tourism company that organises diversified tours in the typical boats of Aveiro, the "moliceiros", both inside and outside the urban canals of Aveiro Lagoon. (...)

Hotel Aveiro Center

Hotel Aveiro Center, conveniently located in the historic center of Aveiro and just next to the Canal Central of the Aveiro "Ria", is the perfect accomodation to get to know the city. (...)

Turim Aveiro Palace Hotel

In 1937, the first hotel in the city of Aveiro, Aveiro Palace Hotel, opened its doors. The hotel's iconic facade was designed by acclaimed architect Ernesto Korrodi and offers a unique view over the Aveiro “Ria”. (...)

Cycling in Aveiro region

Aveiro is one of the coolest cities in Centro de Portugal region to ride a bike, because it's a very flat city. In Aveiro you can ride along the city for free! However there’s more to it: along the absolutely (...)

Art Nouveau Tour (Aveiro)

Discover the charm of this delicate and seductive art period of the 20th century by taking a walking tour with a guide through the Art Nouveau route, a track created to help identifying all buildings and monuments. (...)

Walking Tour in Aveiro

Thanks to its flat topography, Aveiro is a perfect city for engaging in walking tours. A destination full of historical landmarks that deserves a detailed visit. (...)

Moliceiro Tours in the Aveiro Lagoon

Small and colourful, painted in the bow and the stern with traditional bright coloured drawings which represent historical facts or popular devotion, moliceiros sail through the “Ria”, showing the other side of the city of Aveiro. (...)

Aveiro

The eternal "Portuguese Venice", the light-bathed city of Aveiro was recently elected by The Guardian readers as "the most romantic city in Europe". Embraced by the Aveiro Lagoon - Ria de Aveiro - Aveiro can be discovered by boat, on (...)

Aveiro, Tech City

The event Aveiro Tech Days is the living proof that technology is part of the city's DNA, as well as of its way of living. (...)

Feeding the future: the University of Aveiro

Aveiro has been one of the most innovative Portuguese university cities since 1973. Located between the salt ponds and the city centre, the University of Aveiro provided a new dynamic to Aveiro. A city within the city! (...)

Walking & Cycling in Aveiro

The city of Aveiro and the surrounding region, embraced by Aveiro Lagoon, is absolutely perfect for walking and cycling fans! Either on foot or by bike, Aveiro will fascinate you with its countless charms. (...)

Aveiro, Design City

Aveiro is a deeply inspiring city and the perfect destination for design lovers. Along with the exquisite art nouveau buildings, Aveiro is an icon of creation and colourful brands. (...)

A view over the Ria de Aveiro

The stunning city of Aveiro has a deeply diversified offer in terms of hotels and local accommodation. Amazing places that suit the demands of modern travellers and all budgets. Sleeping with a unique view over the Aveiro Lagoon is an (...)

48 hours in Aveiro

The eternal "Portuguese Venice", the light-bathed city of Aveiro was recently elected by The Guardian readers as "the most romantic city in Europe". Embraced by the Aveiro Lagoon - Ria de Aveiro - Aveiro can be discovered by boat, on (...)

Aveiro Lagoon

The Aveiro Lagoon “Ria de Aveiro” is one of the most important wetlands in Portugal. From the Atlantic coast, through the dunes, salt-pans and reed bed areas up to the first woods you will discover different habitats with a rich (...)

Salty baths in Aveiro

The active tourism company Cale do Oiro was born from the passion of a small group of citizens from Aveiro, eager to share the natural and cultural richness with those who visit the city of Aveiro. (...)

Aveiro wooden paths

The newly opened 7 km-long Aveiro wooden paths follow the Aveiro Lagoon, inviting to the discovery of this breath-taking ecosystem so rich in avifauna and flora. Walking upon the waters of Aveiro Lagoon is diving in the identity of Aveiro (...)