Top 10 Things to do in Aveiro, Portugal

August 24, 2017 Marianna Hollaway

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

Campus Universitario de Santiago, Aveiro 3810-168, Portugal +351 234 370 200
Excellent
62%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
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4.5 based on 169 reviews

Universidade de Aveiro

Reviewed By Baishali S - Barcelona, Spain

My first experience in European University... I enjoyed my new environment of study with great modern facilities. All professors I met, could interact in English and were extremely helpful to foreign students.

2. The Maritime Museum of Ilhavo

Avenida Doutor Rocha Madail, Ilhavo 3830-193, Portugal +351 234 329 990
Excellent
60%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 167 reviews

The Maritime Museum of Ilhavo

Reviewed By MEAFaro - Algarve, Portugal

New and very nice building were you can learn a lot about the codefish fishing. As a aquario were you can see the live fishes. Very interesting

3. Museu de Aveiro

Avenida Santa Joana Princesa | Convento de Jesus, Aveiro 3810-329, Portugal +351 234 423 297
Excellent
59%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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4.5 based on 279 reviews

Museu de Aveiro

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

Aveiro, Portugal
Excellent
52%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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4.5 based on 1 reviews

Ria de Aveiro

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

R. da Fabrica da Vista Alegre | S. Salvador, Ilhavo 3830-292, Portugal +351 234 320 628
Excellent
62%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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4.5 based on 258 reviews

Fabrica de Porcelana da Vista Alegre Museum

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

Aveiro, Portugal
Excellent
49%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 98 reviews

Aveiro

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

Rua Joao de Deus | Ilhavo, Ilhavo 3830-201, Portugal
Excellent
44%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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4.5 based on 198 reviews

Praia da Barra

Reviewed By Holoturia H - Seville, Spain

It is indeed!! Ideal for swimming, sunbathing and walking. And a beautiful lighthouse too. The only thing I did not like much about was some of the apartments and buildings around the place. Otherwise, everything seems very familiar and nice.

8. Aveiro Railway Station

Largo da Estacao, Aveiro 3800-179, Portugal
Excellent
39%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
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4 based on 671 reviews

Aveiro Railway Station

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

Rua Batalhao de Cacadores 10, Aveiro 3810-064, Portugal +351 234 379 500
Excellent
36%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4 based on 727 reviews

Forum Aveiro

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

Avenida de Artur Ravara, Aveiro 3810-096, Portugal
Excellent
52%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 99 reviews

Parque Infante D. Pedro

Reviewed By Jurgen B - Brussels, Belgium

We had a picnic here. Water of the pond smelt bad. Looked for toilets everywhere, couldn't find them.

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