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From Aveiro: Costa Nova, Barra, Vista Alegre - Half-Day Trip

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Overview

We will travel for some time in a young land, created by nature, where less than a millennium ago it was open sea.
This tour, focused on nature and the transformation of the landscape allows us to understand how amazing the Ria de Aveiro region is and how it shaped its inhabitants, and how it was shaped by them.
The salt pans, the large canals, the typical boats and also the large fishing ones, the striped painted houses on the Costa Nova, the harbor entrance, the lighthouse, porcelain factory and its chapel at Vista Alegre are all vestiges of an impressive effort by women and men throughout the centuries.
A unique route in a unique region.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

    Meeting Location

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    Cais dos Mercanteis
    3800 Aveiro, Portugal

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    What To Expect

    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.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Praia da Barra

    At Praia da Barra we will gaze upon the man-made opening where the lagoon meets the sea. This structure was built in the early nineteenth century, using the stone from Aveiro’s medieval city walls. The majestic lighthouse stands out in the beautiful Atlantic landscape, accompanying us as we enjoy a short walk by the sea.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Costa Nova

    We will also walk through Costa Nova, along the typical striped wooden houses. These used to be fishermen’s abodes and are nowadays part of one of the most beautiful and original coastal landscapes in Portugal. You will also have a chance to taste our Portuguese custard tarts (Pasteis de Nata), in one of our local bakeries.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Museu Vista Alegre

    We will then drive to Vista Alegre, a small settlement where the famous Vista Alegre Factory is located. Built in 1824, it’s renowned internationally for its ceramic and glassware production. We’ll then visit the museum, with the possibility of watching the artists delicately paint the ceramic pieces in the workshop (workshop closed during the weekend). Still in Vista Alegre, we’ll also have a look through the local chapel, Capela da Nossa Senhora da Penha de França, a seventeenth-century national site, decorated with Portuguese tiles (azulejos) and frescoes. Before returning to Aveiro, you’ll also have a chance to briefly visit the Factory shop and outlet.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the From Aveiro: Costa Nova, Barra, Vista Alegre – Half-Day Trip?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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    • Air-conditioned vehicle.
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