Aveiro, Portugal

Aveiro

Canals, painted moliceiro boats and Art Nouveau facades near the coast.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Aveiro

Day 1

  1. MorningTake a moliceiro boat ride along the canals past the Art Nouveau houses.
  2. AfternoonDrive or cycle to Costa Nova to see its striped beach houses and swim.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old fish-market quarter.

Day 2

Visit the salt pans or the tiled railway station.

What to eat

Ovos moles, sweet egg-yolk filling in wafer shells.

Local tips

Make the most of Aveiro

Beat the crowds

Weekends and summer afternoons are busy along the main canal. Weekday mornings are calm.

Best photo spot

The painted moliceiro boats on the canal, and the candy-striped beach houses at Costa Nova.

Getting there

Trains from Porto take about an hour, from Lisbon about 2. The centre is walkable.

Don't miss nearby

Costa Nova and its long Atlantic beach, about 20 minutes away.

Good to know

Try ovos moles, a sweet egg-yolk treat in wafer shells. The old train station is covered in blue tiles.

Secret spots

2 secret spots near Aveiro

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Plan your visit

Getting to Aveiro

Getting there

  • Viseu Airport (VSE)65 km away
  • Porto Airport (OPO)70 km away
  • Coimbra55 km away
  • Porto60 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryPortugal

Questions

Aveiro: good to know

Is Aveiro worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and the coast. Canals, painted moliceiro boats and Art Nouveau facades near the coast.

How many days do you need in Aveiro?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Aveiro?

You can visit all year. Weekends and summer afternoons are busy along the main canal. Weekday mornings are calm.

How do you get to Aveiro?

The nearest airport is Viseu Airport (VSE), about 65 km away. Trains from Porto take about an hour, from Lisbon about 2. The centre is walkable.

What is there to see near Aveiro?

Nearby hidden places include Coimbra (53 km), Porto (58 km) and Braga (102 km).

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