Aveiro
Aveiro, known as the “Venice of Portugal”, is a city overlooked by the Ria, where the traditional moliceiros boats pass by, reflecting the history and culture of this charming region.In addition to its picturesque landscape, Aveiro is also a city that awakens the senses through its gastronomy. The ovos moles, true local delicacies, and the fresh flavours of the sea in the fish and seafood dishes are a real temptation.
Aveiro is also culture and tradition. Its museums and cultural centres tell the story of this region, while festivals and events throughout the year celebrate its roots and identity.
Aveiro, conhecida como a “Veneza de Portugal”, é uma cidade contemplada pela Ria, onde passam os tradicionais barcos moliceiros, refletindo a história e a cultura desta encantadora região. Além da sua paisagem pitoresca, Aveiro é também uma cidade que desperta os sentidos através da sua gastronomia. Os ovos moles, verdadeiras iguarias locais, e os sabores frescos do mar, presentes nos pratos de peixe e marisco, são uma verdadeira tentação.
Aveiro é também cultura e tradição. Os seus museus e centros culturais contam a história desta região, enquanto as festas e eventos ao longo do ano celebram as suas raízes e identidade.
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EXPLORE THE CITY
OF AVEIRO
- Explore a charming city with centuries of history, where canals run between colourful buildings, creating a unique and picturesque atmosphere.
- Admire the historical monuments that make up the city, from centuries-old churches to majestic palaces.
- Relax in the city’s parks and gardens, or enjoy the panoramic views from the belvederes that reveal Aveiro’s beauty.
- Discover the local culture through its events and celebrations throughout the year, which celebrate music, art and local tradition.
- For sports enthusiasts, Aveiro offers a variety of outdoor activities, from boat trips along the canals to bike rides along the Atlantic coast.
- Delight in the local gastronomy, which combines traditional flavours with maritime influences, offering a unique culinary experience.
FEELING THE CITY
OF AVEIRO
What to see and do
"Portuguese Venice"
Known as the "Portuguese Venice", the city is dominated by the Ria de Aveiro, described by Saramago as a "living body that connects the land to the sea like an enormous heart". Take advantage of your holidays to discover all that Aveiro tourism has to offer, from monuments to museums, not forgetting the activities the city has to offer.
Costa Nova
Visit Costa Nova and let yourself be conquered by this colourful piece of Portuguese coastline. This beach is characterised by its white and brightly coloured wooden houses, descendants of the old haystacks that served as storage and shelter for the men of the sea.
Museums
Take some time to visit the Vista Alegre factory, the most international of Portuguese porcelains, and the Aveiro University Campus, a veritable open-air museum of contemporary Portuguese architecture, where works by Siza Vieira, Souto Moura, Alcino Soutinho, Carrilho da Graça and Gonçalo Byrne have been built.
Gastronomy
The ovos moles, true local delicacies, and the fresh flavours of the sea, present in the fish and seafood dishes, are a real temptation.
How to get to the hotel
Bus
Rede Expressos bus lines 15 and 16 connect Porto Airport to the hotel - about 1h45min
Rent-a-Car
Rent-A-Car: In the arrivals area of the airport you can hire a car through the rent-a-car companies. Another option is to book in advance.
Train
From Porto Airport, you can use the Porto Campanha train station to get to Aveiro station. Trains depart regularly and take around 2 hours.
By Plane
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto) is about 90 kilometres from the hotel and the journey along the A1 takes about an hour. Leave the airport and follow the A20, A1 and A25 and take exit 4 on the A25. Take exit 66 onto the A1 and continue to exit 16 to merge onto the A25 in the direction of Aveiro. When you arrive in Aveiro, follow the signs to the city centre and enjoy all the wonders that this charming "Venice of Portugal" has to offer.
How to arrive by land
Urban Transport
Within the city, public urban transport is provided by buses.
Bus / Car
Road transport companies such as Rede Nacional de Expressos connect Aveiro to various locations in Europe. InterNorte makes journeys to almost all the main European cities.
Train
Aveiro Train Station runs national and international connections.
events
in Aveiro
March Fair
Aveiro's March Fair is a cultural and musical event that brings together performances, exhibitions and activities in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.
European Marathon
The city of Aveiro is on the route of the best marathons in the world, hosting the European Marathon, an official World Athletics event.
