Top Choice Seafood in Aveiro
A Peixaria
A block back from the waterfront in São Jacinto, this no-frills family restaurant has the best fish in town and, many say, the region. There's always a big variety of Atlantic species, simply and deliciously done – …
Top Choice Nature Reserve in Aveiro
Reserva Natural das Dunas de São Jacinto
Stretching north from São Jacinto, between the sea and the lagoon west of Aveiro, is this supremely peaceful 6.7-sq-km wooded nature reserve, equipped with trails and birdwatching hides. A meandering 7km loop trail …
Museum in Aveiro
Museu de Aveiro/Santa Joana
This fine museum in a beautiful space, the former Mosteiro de Jesus, owes its finest treasures to Princesa Joana (later canonised), daughter of Afonso V. In 1472, 11 years after the convent was founded, Joana ‘retir…
Portuguese in Aveiro
Tasca Palhuça
As 'tasca-like' and genuine as they come, this place is largely shielded from travellers due to its side-street location. We think it's great – the type of place where clients have stuck to their (regular) seats lon…
Seafood in Aveiro
Maré Cheia
Maré cheia means ‘high tide’ in Portuguese, but 'cheia' (full) applies equally to this popular seafood eatery, complete with 'meet your meal' fish-tanks. You'll often have to elbow your way through a crowd of locals…
Beach in Aveiro
Beaches
The surfing venues of Praia da Barra and Costa Nova, 13km west of Aveiro, are good for a day’s outing. Prettier Costa Nova has a beachside street lined with cafes, kitsch gift shops and picturesque candy-striped cot…
Vegetarian in Aveiro
Ki
Vegetarians, your prayers have been answered. This small, vegan-focused spot, tucked away in a street in a quiet part of town, offers a different set plate daily, plus soup and tea. Desserts cost an extra €3. Nothin…
Cathedral in Aveiro
Catedral de São Domingos
Formerly part of a Dominican convent, with the Manueline stone cross of Saint Domingo displayed within. The facade has two pairs of unusual Doric pilasters. Note the three figures – Faith, Hope and Charity – along w…
Portuguese in Aveiro
Restaurante Mercado do Peixe
Perched above the city’s homely fish market, this industrial-chic restaurant has large windows overlooking the canal and the adjacent square. The seafood is good, and low-priced lunch specials Monday to Friday inclu…
Portuguese in Aveiro
Adega Típica O Telheiro
A charismatic old-style place with hanging curios and rather nifty stools at the bar for comfier eating (also a great spot to sit if dining solo). The food is reliably tasty, with cheap daily specials and abundant d…