Where is Venice of Portugal?

In the northern region of Portugal, most travelers flock to the bustling metropolis of Porto. While Porto is undoubtedly a vibrant city worth visiting, anyone looking for a quick escape into a quieter and less touristy destination should visit Aveiro, also known as the Venice of Portugal.



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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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Costa Nova is a relaxed and traditional beach resort, making it a fantastic destination for a holiday or part of a tour of northern Portugal. While Costa Nova is only a small village, it has much more character than the other larger resort towns of northern Portugal, such as Figueira da Foz, Espinho or Povoa de Varzim.

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As a destination Porto is significantly safer than the major tourist cities of Spain (eg Barcelona and Madrid) and has less recorded tourist thefts and crime than Lisbon, in part due to the large migrant and poorer population of Lisbon.

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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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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. 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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Little Venice is a charming part of Mykonos. The water lapping up on the building is reminiscent of Venice. The narrow alleys contain many shops and boutiques and cafes, many of which are overpriced. But it is a nice area to stroll around in.

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There are both bus and train services from Porto to Aveiro, but the train should always be your choice.

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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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Yes, Portugal is one of the safest countries in the world, with low crime rates. Particularly, of you visit the autonomous islands of Madeira and the Azores, you'll find them to be some of the safest destinations to visit. With this said, mainland Portugal is also very safe.

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Leave the original in the safe. Carry only small amounts of cash and avoid wearing expensive jewelry and engaging in behaviors that thieves may notice, such as overtipping. Air quality is very poor particularly in the hot summer months resembling the smell of diesel fumes.

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