From Aveiro: Costa Nova, Barra, and Vista Alegre - A Half-Day Nature and Culture Tour
4.8
4 Ratings
Aveiro
Discover the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Aveiro with a half-day tour. Explore Costa Nova, Barra, and Vista Alegre to learn about the region's history and see its stunning landscapes.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Aveiro Lagoon - We’ll leave Aveiro and cross the Central Canal, arriving in the traditional salt fields and the Environmental Interpretation Centre, where we’ll attempt to spot flamingoes. Next we will visit Aveiro’s two quays - the distant-water fishing quay and the commercial quay - where we’ll learn more about the region’s natural evolution and economic history.
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
Additional Information

We’ll be venturing for a while across a youthful terrain, naturally crafted, where merely less than a thousand years ago, spanned a vast open sea.
This excursion, with an emphasis on nature and the transformation of the landscape, offers insight into the astonishing beauty of the Ria de Aveiro region and the profound impact it has had on its residents, as well as the influence they’ve had on it. The salt pans, the broad canals, unique and sizeable fishing boats, the colorfully striped houses along Costa Nova, the harbor gateway, the lighthouse, and the porcelain factory along with its chapel at Vista Alegre are all remnants of a remarkable undertaking carried out by generations of women and men. An uncommon journey in an unparalleled region.

Location
Circular Pedestrian Bridge
Cais dos Mercanteis
In the parking lot, on the west side of the pedestrian bridge of the Botirões (AKA the loop bridge).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Graeme_r
Oct 28, 2023
Wonderful experience with surprising visits. - We had a wonderful tour with Tony who took us to some great locations and gave a great explanation of the history and the important sites of the location. He went above and beyond what we expected from the experience and would certainly recommend his tour to anyone visiting Aveiro. One of the best tours we have had in Portugal. We enjoyed all aspects of the trip and thank you Tony/Antonio for such a fantastic time. We can't thank you enough for the tour.
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Bonnie_r
Sep 9, 2023
Amazing, Informative, Beautiful - Tony is a remarkable guide because he is so knowledgeable about everything he shows you: the history of the areas, the salt flats, the birds, why the houses are striped, and most impressively the church and porcelain factory. He had a wealth of information and is kind and humorous. I highly recommend him as your tour guide.
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Emjry
Sep 1, 2023
Definitely recommend as an experience in Averio - Antonio was a great and fun guide. He went above and beyond. He made our experience of Averio magical. You would not understand all of this driving around yourself. He was informative and did everything that the tour said it would do. It was a great afternoons and would definitely recommend.
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Neusa_d
Jun 16, 2023
Aveiro tour - The pick-up point for this tour was very easy and straightforward to find. Tony was already waiting for me, we started on time. It was my first time visiting Aveiro, my guide Tony was really good at giving me the background of Aveiro. Tony is very friendly and respectful. He knows the city very well and its history at every stop in the tour; he is also ready to answer any questions I saw some flamingos at the start and end of the tour. Costa nova was also a very nice spot to look at and take pictures. The tour ended in Vista Alegre, where we visited the museum and the church. Loved the pieces/history in the museum! I would definitely encourage to book this tour if you would like to know more about Aveiro 😊!
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