Explore Aveiro’s hidden gems: birdwatching, canal tours, and exquisite porcelain shopping, all in eco-friendly comfort. Discover Portugal’s Venice today.
Explore Aveiro’s hidden gems: birdwatching, canal tours, and exquisite porcelain shopping, all in eco-friendly comfort. Discover Portugal’s Venice today.
- Costa Nova - The vibrant Costa Nova houses, with their colorful striped facades, originated as fishing warehouses in the 19th century. Initially plain, they evolved into decorative homes as bathing tourism flourished. This transformation highlights the adaptation of fishing traditions to the “bathing culture,” showcasing the region’s historical…
- Costa Nova - The vibrant Costa Nova houses, with their colorful striped facades, originated as fishing warehouses in the 19th century. Initially plain, they evolved into decorative homes as bathing tourism flourished. This transformation highlights the adaptation of fishing traditions to the “bathing culture,” showcasing the region’s historical and cultural allure.
- The Aveiro Salines - Known as “Salinas,” “Marinas de Sal,” or “Marinas,” these are special areas where salt is produced through the evaporation of seawater. This ancient and iconic activity is a hallmark of Aveiro, engaging the “Marnotos na Safra” nearly year-round. The salines also serve as a sanctuary for numerous birds, especially waders.
- Mercantel - Embarking on a cruise aboard a traditional mole-catching vessel offers a unique experience that blends natural beauty, history, and culture. Sailing in the traditional Moliseira boats through the canals of the “Portuguese Venice” immerses visitors in the essence of the city and its connection to the Ria de Aveiro.
- The Maritime Museum of Ilhavo - A visit to the Maritime Museum of Ílhavo offers an immersive journey into the history of cod fishing and the rich ethnography of coastal communities. The centerpiece is a life-sized cod fishing boat, allowing visitors to envision the lives of fishermen in the icy waters of Greenland and Newfoundland. The Ria de Aveiro section features royal boats and vibrant moliceiro paintings, showcasing local culture and expertise.
- Museu Vista Alegre - This modern museum aims to present the history of the factory, the aesthetic evolution of porcelain production, and its significance in Portuguese society during the 19th and 20th centuries. It boasts one of the most comprehensive collections of its kind, with over 30,000 pieces. Visitors also have the opportunity to purchase items from the Vista Alegre store.

- Museum and Store of Vista Alegre
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guide Included
- Museum of New Art
- Birds observation in salines
- Museum and Store of Vista Alegre
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guide Included
- Museum of New Art
- Birds observation in salines
- Lunch
- Lunch
Travel in a comfortable Tesla Model 3 electric car to Aveiro. On a walk through the saline area, we will observe the birds that hide in them. On a cruise by Moliseiro boat, through the canals of Aveiro River, you will have a unique perspective of Venice of Portugal. Then it will be your turn to discover the history of cod fishing at the Maritime Museum…
Travel in a comfortable Tesla Model 3 electric car to Aveiro. On a walk through the saline area, we will observe the birds that hide in them. On a cruise by Moliseiro boat, through the canals of Aveiro River, you will have a unique perspective of Venice of Portugal. Then it will be your turn to discover the history of cod fishing at the Maritime Museum of Ílhavo and, finally, the best porcelain in Portugal and its centuries-old history at the Factory, Museum and Loja da Vista Alegre, where you can buy a beautiful piece in your store.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.