Aveiro

Aveiro grew around its Ria, a coastal lagoon that runs through the city in canals crossed by traditional moliceiro boats. The historic centre mixes Art Nouveau facades, a fish market and the local ovos-moles sweets.

What to see

• Moliceiro boat ride along the Ria canals
• Historic centre and Art Nouveau townhouses
• Costa Nova and its striped colourful houses
• Salt pans and cycling paths along the Ria