Paulo J. S. G. Ferreira

About Aveiro

Aveiro is located on the Atlantic coast of Portugal, about 240 km North of Lisbon and 80 km South of Oporto. Famous for its lagoon, the town is crisscrossed by canals where colourfully painted moliceiro boats sail. The salt and the lagoon are already mentioned in documents dating back to the year 959.

Deserving a special mention: Cathedral (15th-18th centuries) and Gothic cross; Misericórdia Church and São Bartolomeu Chapel; 18th century churches of Santo António and São Gonçalo. Regional Museum, housed in the ancient Convento de Jesus.

The closest sand beaches are Barra and Costa Nova (about 6 km from downtown). The local Tourist Office will be pleased to help you.

The weather is mild and the temperature rarely exceeds 30°C in the Summer, or drops below 10°C in the Winter.

Universidade de Aveiro
Paulo J. S. G. Ferreira
About Research Contact	Contact address About Aveiro Directions About Aveiro Aveiro is located on the Atlantic coast of Portugal, about 240 km North of Lisbon and 80 km South of Oporto. Famous for its lagoon, the town is crisscrossed by canals where colourfully painted moliceiro boats sail. The salt and the lagoon are already mentioned in documents dating back to the year 959. Deserving a special mention: Cathedral (15th-18th centuries) and Gothic cross; Misericórdia Church and São Bartolomeu Chapel; 18th century churches of Santo António and São Gonçalo. Regional Museum, housed in the ancient Convento de Jesus. The closest sand beaches are Barra and Costa Nova (about 6 km from downtown). The local Tourist Office will be pleased to help you. The weather is mild and the temperature rarely exceeds 30°C in the Summer, or drops below 10°C in the Winter.