Aveiro Canals
Aveiro
The 'Venice of Portugal', where painted gondola-style boats glide along canals lined with Art Nouveau buildings and egg-yolk sweets.
Aveiro lies on a lagoon about 60 km north of Coimbra. Along the central canal, the moliceiro boats with painted bows were originally used to harvest seaweed. Today they carry passengers on a roughly 45-minute river cruise for about €15. Along the banks you will find Art Nouveau buildings, the old railway station decorated with tiles, and salt pans. Don't miss the egg-yolk candy known as Ovos Moles. From Coimbra, the train takes about 40 minutes to an hour. Aveiro is often combined with Costa Nova's striped houses on a day trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Costa Nova
- Bussaco National Forest & Palace
- Castle of Montemor-o-Velho
- Monastery of Santa Cruz
- Café Santa Cruz
- Mercado Municipal D. Pedro V
- Arco de Almedina & Quebra-Costas
- Fado ao Centro