Experience Aveiro Day Trips & Sightseeing Tours

This charming coastal town is as famous for its deep blue skies and golden sand beaches as it is for its canals and waterways navigated by gondola-like boats called moliceiros, which has earned it the nickname "the Venice of Portugal." Its historical roots as a fishing village are still present today, as fisherman showcase their daily catches at the Mercado de Peixe. Numerous museums feature everything from ecclesiastical art to maritime collections, while historic buildings like the Sao Domingos Church fill resident and visitor alike with awe. There is so much to see and do here, you may never want to leave!

Aveiro Overview

This charming coastal town is as famous for its deep blue skies and golden sand beaches as it is for its canals and waterways navigated by gondola-like boats called moliceiros, which has earned it the nickname "the Venice of Portugal." Its historical roots as a fishing village are still present today, as fisherman showcase their daily catches at the Mercado de Peixe. Numerous museums feature everything from ecclesiastical art to maritime collections, while historic buildings like the Sao Domingos Church fill resident and visitor alike with awe. There is so much to see and do here, you may never want to leave!