Is Aveiro worth seeing?

Aveiro is not your typical tourist town where you run from one site to the next. But it's great for taking a nice stroll through the city. You can enjoy the nice scenery from a boat trip and relax at the beach afterwards. If that sounds like your thing, Aveiro is worth visiting.



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Here's all you need to know about Aveiro, one of the most exciting day trips from Lisbon.

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?? AVEIRO. This adorable town is about 2 hours away from Lisbon and an hour south from Porto. Famed for it's canals, beautiful Nouveau architecture and colorfully painted Moliceiros boats.

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Aveiro earned the nickname, The Venice of Portugal because of the canals that roll lazily through the urban landscape. For a unique view of the city's main sights, tourists often embark on guided tours in the Moliceiro boats.

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Aveiro and the Beaches. Aveiro is not directly located on the coastline and is approximately 7km inland from the beautiful beaches of the region. There are regular bus services to the beaches and these are detailed at the end of this article.

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Accommodations. When visiting Costa Nova, your main options are to stay in Costa Nova in the beach town or stay in Aveiro. Aveiro has more going out at night with its larger variety of restaurants and bars, but Costa Nova has the beauty of being right on the beach.

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Aveiro is a popular tourist destination, famed for its canals, Nouveau architecture and colourfully painted Moliceiros boats. The city lies on the edge of the Ria de Aveiro, a saltwater lagoon that was historically farmed for its seaweed, salt and bountiful fish.

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Évora, capital of the Alentejo region, was once the seat of the Kings of Portugal and today its rich cultural heritage is plain to see.

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St. Augustine, Florida: With its narrow streets, colorful buildings, and charming squares, St. Augustine has a Mediterranean-style architecture that is similar to Venice.

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Often referred to as a hidden gem of Portugal, Alveiro is best-explored by rental car, with a five minute drive to the ocean, this canal-lined city is reminiscent of Venice with its cheerful gondolas and colorful Art Nouveau homes.

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