10 Free Things to do in Aveiro District That You Shouldn't Miss

June 7, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

Discover the best top things to do in Aveiro District, Portugal including Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria de Valega, Espinho Market, Arouca Geopark, Praia de Sao Jacinto, Farol da Barra, Universidade de Aveiro, Parque Ambiental do Bucaquinho, Praia da Barra, Pateira de Fermentelos, Parque Infante D. Pedro.
Restaurants in Aveiro District

1. Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria de Valega

R. da Igreja Matriz 115 Valega, Ovar 3880-506 Portugal +351 916 410 831 [email protected] http://www.fb.com/visitvalega
Excellent
80%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
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5.0 based on 145 reviews

Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria de Valega

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. Espinho Market

Avenida 24, Espinho Portugal http://www.espinho.pt
Excellent
46%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
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4.5 based on 164 reviews

Espinho Market

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!

3. Arouca Geopark

Arouca 4540 Portugal +351 256 940 254 http://www.geoparquearouca.com
Excellent
68%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
3%
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4.5 based on 144 reviews

Arouca Geopark

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!

4. Praia de Sao Jacinto

Sao Jacinto 3800-901 Portugal http://sig.riadeaveiro.pt/web/
Excellent
41%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 80 reviews

Praia de Sao Jacinto

Reviewed By BenLasse - Sao Jacinto, Portugal

Great beach, lots of sand, and magnificent water. All in the same place! A little bit cold the water.

5. Farol da Barra

Largo do Farol, Ilhavo 3830-753 Portugal +351 234 369 271 http://www.cm-ilhavo.pt/pages/1867
Excellent
50%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 199 reviews

Farol da Barra

6. Universidade de Aveiro

Campus Universitario de Santiago, Aveiro 3810-168 Portugal +351 234 370 200 http://www.ua.pt
Excellent
62%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 220 reviews

Universidade de Aveiro

7. Parque Ambiental do Bucaquinho

Rua do Bucaquinho Esmoriz/Cortegaça, Esmoriz 3885-526 Portugal +351 800 204 679 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/bucaquinho/
Excellent
56%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 129 reviews

Parque Ambiental do Bucaquinho

Buçaquinho Park occupies an extensive protected forest area, of great environmental value and with a rich biodiversity in terms of fauna and flora. It is an attractive and open space for leisure and outdoor activities, integrating in a pine forest area and six lagoons that includes a cafeteria, children's playground, aromatic plant garden, tower and observation point of the birdlife and Center of Environmental Education where you can ask for free a bike for you or your children. (for bikes: 9-17h week; 10-18h00 weekend). Park open 9-20h00.

8. Praia da Barra

Rua Joao de Deus, Ilhavo 3830-201 Portugal http://www.cm-ilhavo.pt/p/praiadabarra
Excellent
46%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 281 reviews

Praia da Barra

Reviewed By eutraveller2018 - Cabanas, Portugal

Sunny weekend,town buzzing with visitors eating,strolling and enjoying beautiful beach.Good choice of restaurants with fresh seafood and lots of Pizza available.Good safe cycling paths on the flat and fine marine views,especially the country's tallest lighthouse.Campsite in town open all year.

9. Pateira de Fermentelos

R. Santo Antonio, Agueda 3750-111 Portugal
Excellent
44%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 91 reviews

Pateira de Fermentelos

Pateira lagoon and the surrounding areas are a unique place! Is one of the largest natural freshwater lagoons in the Iberian Peninsula, an wetland of national and international importance, classified as a RAMSAR area and included in the NATURA 2000 network. Great landscapes and natural spots, remarkable place for birdwatching, hiking, and for other sports and leisure activities in nature.

10. Parque Infante D. Pedro

Avenida de Artur Ravara, Aveiro 3810-096 Portugal
Excellent
54%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 185 reviews

Parque Infante D. Pedro

Reviewed By Colincarlos - Aveiro, Portugal

Beautiful park and area right in the center and you should defo visit it . Was the first place I visited when I moved her in 2018.

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