From its beginnings as a Roman settlement and into the 10th century, Aveiro was a tiny seaside village of fishing folk. The lagoon didn’t come into existence until about the 16th century, when ...

Costa Nova village, on the southern arm of Aveiro lagoon’s sandbar, has been home to fisherfolk for generations. Their distinctive cottages have become highly desirable homes and holiday lets.

In the gray, flat light of early-morning Portugal, I took the Aveiro line south from my home in Porto, passing fields of rice and hay. Sitting on the train among the commuters with their bicycles ...

Aveiro fully deserves its "Portuguese Venice" nickname. Located at the confluence of the Boco River and the Aveiro Lagoon, its design is hugely influenced by the water and has been a city of ...

Thanks to its gorgeous canals, Aveiro is a city known as the "Venice of Portugal." Located along Portugal's Silver Coast, it is beloved for its colorful boats and azulejo-adorned buildings.

Enter Aveiro, also known as ‘the Venice of Portugal’. ... During the 19th century, they were used to harvest moliço, a type ...

The route there from Porto is just as spectacular, especially as you skirt the Aveiro Lagoon or estuary. Take a good book with you and a picnic, and chill out. Social media addicts will probably ...

At Aveiro station, two hours from Figueira da Foz, you’ll find a peaceful city set on the Rio de Aveiro lagoon. ADVERTISEMENT.

The city in question is Aveiro, just a short train ride from Porto. Aveiro’s location on the edge of the saltwater lagoon, Rai de Aveiro, saw it become reputable for its seafood farming.

Enter Aveiro, also known as ‘the Venice of Portugal’. ... During the 19th century, they were used to harvest moliço, a type of seaweed found in the Aveiro lagoon – hence the name.

Here are the best beaches near Porto that you can reach by car, subway or bus, for swimming, snorkelling and surfing.