Top Things to do in Aveiro
Top 10 Things to do in Aveiro, Portugal
Discover the best top things to do in Aveiro, Portugal including Universidade de Aveiro, The Maritime Museum of Ilhavo, Museu de Aveiro, Ria de Aveiro, Fabrica de Porcelana da Vista Alegre Museum, Aveiro, Praia da Barra, Aveiro Railway Station, Forum Aveiro, Parque Infante D. Pedro.
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1. Universidade de Aveiro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
2. The Maritime Museum of Ilhavo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
3. Museu de Aveiro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By alannsarah - Lewes, United Kingdom
This museum is based around Santa Johanna and her life.
When you buy your ticket ask for an audio guide as there is no indication they are on offer. Although the signage around the museum is very good the audio guide augments them
The chapel is very impressive although our visit was restricted by a tour group sitting in the pews and who had a very expansive guide who spoke for almost 45 minutes.
The cloister area is interesting and you can imagine what life was like back when it was in full use.
The art museum upstairs is huge and you need to put aside a good 1 - 2 hours if you want to see everything on offer.
Overall a very rewarding visit.
4. Ria de Aveiro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By macPortugal - Portugal
You have to do that tour with the boat. Its very nice. you have a guide which explains the story of Aveiro. Our guide was very nice, he also gave us some tips of good restaurants. The tour is about 30 minutes and costs 8 Euros p. person. Very nice, loved it
5. Fabrica de Porcelana da Vista Alegre Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 258 reviews
Reviewed By MiriamM972 - Sao Paulo, SP
As an architect and interior design I had in mind during my visit to Portugal a visit to this museum and its history and the museum itself did not let me down.
It is located in a very well kept surroundings with includes a small church, a store and an outlet store besides a small restaurant.
I was staying in Aveiro for some days which is only 7 km from the sight and was specially interested in watching the artists painting the porcelain. This why I made sure to arrive during their working hours...
So it was the middle of the week and I arrived very early at the museum. There were only the two of us and a group of students.
As I entered the space there was not anyone around to ask for information as well as no barrier to its entrance.
When I began to explore the museum I was yelled out by someone from the staff saying I had no ticket and could not go in without a one. But when we arrived there was no one to ask and the entrance was opened.
So we paid for the ticket and the entrance, which was opened in the first place was closed again and then reopened for us to get in.....and start our visit.
We were also advised that the church was closed that day....
So that was our first contact with the museum...
As we were exploring the museum a group of students came in with a guide and we stopped to listen to what he was saying.
At that moment the guide approached us and said that we could not stay and listen to him because that was a paid for guidance....
After this second episode all the shine of this well kept museum was tarnished...
6. Aveiro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By Stevev98 - Richmond-upon-Thames, United Kingdom
We spent two nights here in the splendid Aveiro Palace Hotel and explored the sweet town and the nearby Beaches at Costa Nova with its unique stripey beach houses. There are good bars and restaurants, a pleasant positive environment and a real commitment from the town to your enjoyment.
7. Praia da Barra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 198 reviews
8. Aveiro Railway Station
Overall Ratings
4 based on 671 reviews
Reviewed By TonyBernardo - London, United Kingdom
This is my hometown station. The one I departed for Europe, later University. Still one of the most beautiful in Portugal. Has been modernised but the main building still is untouched. Great memories! Will always be part of my life. An icon in town!
9. Forum Aveiro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 727 reviews
Reviewed By AnnKeSt - Sint-Truiden, Belgium
Being in Aveiro for a day trip, we didn't expect to find a big, recently built and very nice shoppingcenter. We were told that this is the first (and only?) large shoppingcenter in Europe that is 'uncovered'. On top of the shops is even a nice garden. Certainly worth a visit!
10. Parque Infante D. Pedro
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