In a region that is a sea of experiences, the Ria de Aveiro makes a unique combination of the best that man and nature have created. From lush buildings to the incredible biodiversity that inhabits the esturea ecosystem, this region is never the surprise.
City-Museum of New Art
The vibrant city of Aveiro continues to inspire generations of the greatest masters of architecture, who use their urban landscape as a blank canvas, spreading their creativity in the city's homes, museums and monuments.
Internationally recognized as the city-museum of Art Nova in Portugal, it offers aesthetics and beauty in every detail. Enjoy wrought iron in enchanted shapes of flowers and arabesques at Major Pessoa's House, the varandins and floral notes from the façade of the Soft Egg House Building and the imposing structure of the City Museum.
The iconic University of Aveiro and Lago da Fonte Nova are examples of contemporary architecture and how modern times were also a source of inspiration for the great architects of our time.
And when time began to produce its effects on the city's buildings, urban artists came together to rescue them. VHILS's works stand out in the urban patch and make it an open-air museum.
Natural Paradise
The region's ecosystem is home to an immense diversity of animal and plant species that together create a true natural paradise.
The São Jacinto Dunes Nature Reserve is a must-see destination for nature lovers. Its maze of trails leads its visitors through small forests, sandcoasts and lagoons to meet birds such as the, the winch, the black and the sea duck. In the Ria de Aveiro, you can observe an abundance of waterfowl in their natural habitat such as herons, lemon trees and flamingos.
Termalism and Wellness
But if what you are looking for are a few days of rest in nature, the ria de Aveiro hot tubs invite you to rest in a stunning setting.
In the Termas da Curia take refuge from the city bustle. Retaining its classic early 20th-century charm, the baths offer you the best of medicinal technology in a vast landscape dominated by green. The Termas do Vale da Mó provide moments of well-being among enchanted forests near the Serra do Caramulo.
Ria With Life
In the Ria de Aveiro region, its cultural agenda is always fulfilled. For a festive and original Carnival, Ovar has the best program in the area. The Urban Art Festival in Estarreja promises to be a truly unique and full of color event. The Ria de Aveiro combines the old and the modern, offering you unique experiences.
You won't be able to visit Aveiro without boarding the traditional moliceiro and going down the ria. To explore its avenues and alleys, take your bike and let yourself be taken to discover, since Aveiro is one of the best cities in central Portugal to explore on two wheels. The trails continue through the city outside, passing through the absolutely unique ecosystem of the Ria de Aveiro, which you can observe up close.
Source: Tourism Center