Bunte Boote am Kanal mit Palmengärten und historischen Gebäuden in Aveiro, Portugal.

Weißes Gebäude mit blauen Azulejos und Treppe, Aveiro, Portugal.

Things to see and do in Aveiro

Vacation between the Atlantic and the lagoon

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What to do in Aveiro?

Thanks to the Ria de Aveiro lagoon, on whose sparkling waters gondola-like boats float around, and the old, colorful buildings, Aveiro is also known as the "Venice of Portugal", but the pretty city has a charm all of its own. Marvel at the azulejos of the old train station building, visit the Mosteiro de Jesus monastery with its impressive museum of religious art and enjoy fresh Atlantic fish in the traditional Mercado do Peixe. On a trip to Aveiro, you should definitely also take a trip to Costa Nova, because the pretty striped beach houses of the fishing village are always worth a look!

Strandhäuser mit bunt gestreifter Fassade

Costa Nova

Fishing village on the Atlantic with colorful houses

Mit blauen Kacheln verzierter Bahnhof von Alveiro

Old station building

Typical building with a pretty azulejo façade

Bunte gondelartige Boote mit gemalten Verzierungen treiben auf einem ruhigen Kanal und spiegeln sich im Wasser. Der Hintergrund zeigt Gebäude, eine Brücke und Grünflächen an einem sonnigen Tag.

Traditional moliceiros

Invite you to a boat tour on the canal

Which sights to explore in Aveiro?

1. Costa Nova

Near Aveiro lies the enchanting fishing village of Costa Nova, which exudes picture-book charm with its pretty striped beach houses between the Atlantic Ocean and the lagoon. Stroll along the beach and enjoy the unique atmosphere.More...

2. Ria de Aveiro

Aveiro's destiny is inextricably linked to the lagoon that surrounds the city. Take a relaxing boat trip here or stroll along the beautiful shore. The lagoon is also known for its biodiversity, so you can spot numerous water birds here.

3. Aveiro Old Train Station

Opposite Aveiro train station is the old terminal from the early 20th century, which immediately catches the eye with its pretty blue tiles depicting traditional scenes from the region.

4. Mercado do Peixe

The Mercado do Peixe fish market has been an integral part of Aveiro's cityscape for over 100 years. Here you can sample fresh Atlantic fish in a traditional setting in one of the local restaurants, which are among the best fish restaurants in the region.

5. Mosteiro de Jesus

The Mosteiro de Jesus monastery was founded in the 15th century. The monastery building with its beautifully decorated façade now houses a museum with an impressive collection of religious art. The exhibits include Portuguese paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries, tile work, jewelry, furniture and vestments.Less

Practical information for your trip

To get to Aveiro from the U.S., you can fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Porto (OPO) with airlines such as TAP Air Portugal or United. The flight takes about 6–7 hours. From Porto Airport, you can take the metro or a shuttle to Porto’s Campanhã station, then catch a direct train to Aveiro (about 1 hour). Alternatively, you can rent a car at the airport and drive to Aveiro in about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or take a long-distance bus from Porto to Aveiro in about 1.5 hours.

The best time to visit Aveiro is between May and September, when the weather is warm, dry, and sunny. During this period, temperatures typically range from 68°F to 86°F.

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