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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Portugal  /  Northern Portugal  /  Aveiro District  /  Aveiro  /  Ria de Aveiro

Ria de Aveiro, Aveiro

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Must see · Pier / Boardwalk · Water Body
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The Aveiro Lagoon is one of the most important wetlands in Portugal where you can find, in average, more than 70 species of birds per day.

From the Atlantic coast, through the dunes, salt marsh and reed bed areas up to the first woods you will discover different habitats with a rich and varied birdlife that deserves attention of those who visit the area.

The Lagoon is a National Ecological Reserve and has the status of IBA (Important Bird Area),

providing the best conditions for the practice of Birdwatching with us.
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Tours to Ria de Aveiro

FROM $47 BOOK WITH VIATOR Aveiro & Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Moliceiro River Cruise Aveiro & Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Moliceiro River Cruise
4.3
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $119 BOOK WITH VIATOR From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways + Arouca 516 Footbridge From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways + Arouca 516 Footbridge
5.0
Duration: 9 to 10 hours
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FROM $104 BOOK WITH VIATOR Aveiro and Coimbra small-group full-day tour from Porto with Cruise in Aveiro Aveiro and Coimbra small-group full-day tour from Porto with Cruise in Aveiro
4.2
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $48 BOOK WITH VIATOR Porto: Aveiro Tour Including Moliceiro Cruise Porto: Aveiro Tour Including Moliceiro Cruise
3.8
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $141 BOOK WITH VIATOR Aveiro and Costa Nova: Private Tour with Moliceiro Cruise Half Day Aveiro and Costa Nova: Private Tour with Moliceiro Cruise Half Day
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $65 BOOK WITH VIATOR Aveiro and Costa Nova small-group half-day tour from Porto with river cruise Aveiro and Costa Nova small-group half-day tour from Porto with river cruise
4.7
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $162 BOOK WITH VIATOR Aveiro and Coimbra full day private tour from Porto Aveiro and Coimbra full day private tour from Porto
5.0
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $72 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Little Venice of Portugal: Aveiro Small Group Tour with Typical Boat Ride The Little Venice of Portugal: Aveiro Small Group Tour with Typical Boat Ride
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $310 BOOK WITH VIATOR Porto multi-day tours: 3 days of tours From Porto Porto multi-day tours: 3 days of tours From Porto
4.8
Duration: 3 days
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FROM $67 BOOK WITH VIATOR Aveiro, Costa Nova beach and Moliceiro Boat Aveiro, Costa Nova beach and Moliceiro Boat
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $128 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour to Ria de Aveiro from Aveiro or Porto Private Tour to Ria de Aveiro from Aveiro or Porto
5.0
Duration: 8 to 10 hours
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  • By Johnny K
    Aveiro is the Venice of Portugal. It is situated close enough to Porto that you could easily stay near here for visits to Porto which is more crowded. Aveiro is charming, even magical at night with... 
    Aveiro is the Venice of Portugal. It is situated close enough to Porto that you could easily stay near here for visits to Porto which is more crowded. Aveiro is charming, even magical at night with...  more »
  • By fssutton1
    Venice of Portugal? Well this is a quite a stretch. A limited amount of "canals" with 25-40 passenger "gondolas" that are gas powered. The town is like a lot of other towns in Portugal, needing... 
    Venice of Portugal? Well this is a quite a stretch. A limited amount of "canals" with 25-40 passenger "gondolas" that are gas powered. The town is like a lot of other towns in Portugal, needing...  more »
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  • By Al Jones
    Very quaint.
  • By Budi Darmawan
    A good place to visit
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Hidden gems in Aveiro

Ostraveiro ©
Landmark
Ostraveiro
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Oficina do Doce
Specialty Museum
Oficina do Doce
4.6
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4.6
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Forum Aveiro ©
Shopping Mall
Forum Aveiro
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Aveiro

University of Coimbra ©
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University of Coimbra
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Obidos Village ©
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Obidos
4.6
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Portugal dos Pequenitos ©
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3.9
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Viagem Medieval em Terra de Santa Maria ©
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Santa Maria da Feira
4.6
Duration: 8 hours

Popular things to do in Aveiro

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Boat Tour
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3.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Passadico de Esgueira
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4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Livraria Gigoes & Anantes ©
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Livraria Gigoes & Anantes
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Parque Infante D. Pedro ©
Park
Parque Infante D. Pedro
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min

Historic Sites in Aveiro

Convento de Santo Antonio Church ©
Church
Convento de Santo Antonio Church
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Carmo Church
Church
Carmo Church
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Capela de Sao Goncalinho ©
Church
Capela de Sao Goncalinho
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Igreja da Misericordia de Aveiro ©
Religious Site
Igreja da Misericordia de Aveiro
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min

Museums in Aveiro

Marinha da Noeirinha ©
Specialty Museum
Marinha da Noeirinha
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
The Aveiro Salines ©
Specialty Museum
The Aveiro Salines
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
Ecomuseu Marinha da Troncalhada ©
Specialty Museum
Ecomuseu Marinha da Troncalhada
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Museu de Arte Nova ©
Art Museum
Museu de Arte Nova
2.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nearby attractions in Aveiro

Aveiro Railway Station
Architectural Building
Aveiro Railway Station
3.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Aveiro ©
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Aveiro
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Duration: 2h 30 min
Viva a Ria
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Viva a Ria
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Duration: 2h 30 min
Universidade de Aveiro ©
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Universidade de Aveiro
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

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