Top Things to do in Aveiro District
What to do and see in Aveiro District, Northern Portugal: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Aveiro District, Portugal including Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria de Valega, Ostraveiro, Museu de Aveiro, The Maritime Museum of Ilhavo, Mata Nacional do Bucaco, Espinho Market, Castelo de Santa Maria da Feira, Arouca Geopark, Farol da Barra, Viagem Medieval em Terra de Santa Maria.
Restaurants in Aveiro District
1. Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria de Valega
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 145 reviews
Válega church is a true masterpiece of tile painting art and surely one of the remarkable churches in Portugal! On sunset the church facade, facing west, is particularly beautiful, bathed by sunlight. A true golden temple that sparkles with its amazing tiles of many colours. The patronage of the church belonged to private owners until 1150. Válega is located 6,5 km away from the city of Ovar and it sure deserves a visit!
Reviewed By AndreAlvesPT - Lisbon, Portugal
It's a not that known gem in the country. Beautifully tiled church in a tiny village and the interior is also imponent with painted walls, wooden ceiling and the cemetery adjacent to it is also an "attraction".
2. Ostraveiro
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 103 reviews
In Ostraveiro we make aquaculture of oysters and also guided visits to the production. A perfect place to be with family or friends to taste our delicacies. You can book our navy for private parties. - Guided tours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday by appointment and confirmation of availability. - Events or group up to 30 people: Thursday, Friday and Saturday by appointment and confirmation of availability. - Events or groups from 30 people: day to be agreed upon availability confirmation.
Reviewed By TCchills - Lisbon, Portugal
Over expectation from beginning to end. Cool place, amazing oysters and the ice cream, ohhh the ice cream...The owners (Sandra and Sandro) are superb. Congratulations for the project and may the oysters be with us ????
3. Museu de Aveiro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 405 reviews
Reviewed By carposmrs - Balbriggan, Ireland
This museum has to be one of Portugal's unsung heroes. There is so much to do and see in Portugal but this museum is a must see. My husband and I were blown away by the beauty of the little church and the wonderful ceilings. We spent about an hour and a half here wondering around taking photos just taking in the beauty all around us.
4. The Maritime Museum of Ilhavo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By Jorge007007 - Brasilia, Brazil
Very nice museum. We learned so much and understood very well the history of the portuguese people relation with codfish. The codfish aquarium is simple but great. One can learn also about history on boats and fishing boats from Aveiro and Portugal. I recommend visiting.
5. Mata Nacional do Bucaco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 952 reviews
Reviewed By monteiro1234
We enjoyed a guided tour of the enchanting woods and gardens by a company called Living Place. We highly recommend the guided tour very delightful couple and knowledgeable.
6. Espinho Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By northumberlandnic - Northumberland, United Kingdom
Very busy market containing everything! From plants to animals to clothes and shoes. Watch your back pack though, ours was partially unzipped!
7. Castelo de Santa Maria da Feira
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 476 reviews
Reviewed By 64beckim - Sao Bartolomeu de Messines, Portugal
Came here for a few hours with my boyfriend and our friend, the castle is located in a lovely town at the top of the hill offering great views of it below. The grounds are beautifully kept and the castle itself is in great condition, plus your able to walk inside and up to the top. This is my second time here and I'd definitely come again. The church next to the castle is also beautiful and worth a visit.
8. Arouca Geopark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By AnonymousAnonymous11 - Montreal, Canada
The region is beautiful to visit and the Geopark Center in Arouca, very modern and informative, with enthusiastic and helpful staff. Good place to get started, since they explain the "birth-giving" stones and hand out maps of the area and of the Paiva Walkways. Definitely check it out!
9. Farol da Barra
10. Viagem Medieval em Terra de Santa Maria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 551 reviews
Reviewed By Anabela00
This was my second time attending this most famous medieval fair. Its magical and we love seeing the performers staying in character all day. Food and drinks can be a little pricey and very traditional, so we tend to pop in at the local store near the entrance of the fair to buy snacks and drinks. The entertainment is fantastic, minstrel's everywhere, dancing groups, strange ancient instruments being played and the much loved drumming groups. You can buy a love potion, candles, dream catchers, clothes, incense and all manner of everything magical from dragons to fairies, jewelry to scrolls bearing your Portuguese surname and origin. Even have your hair braided into a medieval style if you wish. Whether you are there for the food, entertainment and people or wanting to find an exotic magical gift for someone, this is the place. There are so many stalls to go visit, each one different and unique. I will be there again next year.
