Aveiro Portugal Jun 2026

(eel stew), at traditional restaurants near the fish market ( Mercado do Peixe ). 3. The Ria de Aveiro: Nature and Ecology

Just a short drive or bus ride from the city center lies Costa Nova do Prado, a coastal strip nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the lagoon. Costa Nova is famous worldwide for its palheiros —wooden beach houses painted with bright, alternating vertical and horizontal stripes of red, blue, green, and yellow. aveiro portugal

Housed in a 15th-century convent, this museum is deeply tied to Princess Saint Joana, daughter of King Afonso V, who lived there until her death. The museum features her intricately carved marble tomb, magnificent baroque gold woodwork, and a vast collection of religious art. 4. Explore the Salinas (Salt Pans) (eel stew), at traditional restaurants near the fish