Beach in Aveiro

Costa Nova Beach Houses

Costa Nova is a beach village west of Aveiro, famous for its palheiros (striped wooden beach houses painted in bright colors). Free to see and photograph. The beach behind the houses is free. Budget travelers take the cheap local bus from Aveiro, photograph the striped houses, swim at the beach, and eat grilled fish at one of the waterfront restaurants.

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Aveiro Canals

Aveiro is called the "Venice of Portugal" for its Art Nouveau buildings along a network of canals navigated by colorful moliceiro boats. Free to walk the canal paths.

Promenade · Aveiro

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