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 Aveiro Accommodation
Aveiro Guest & Manor Houses
Aveiro Holiday Rental Agents
Aveiro Hotels & Spa
Aveiro Inns
Aveiro Accommodation - Pousadas
Pousada Ria
Aveiro Entertainment
Aveiro - Restaurants
Aveiro - What to do
Aveiro Golf Courses
Campo Real Golf Course
Bom Sucesso Golf Course
Praia Del Rey Golf Course
Royal Obidos Golf Course
West Cliffs Golf Course
Aveiro Wines
Bairrada
Aveiro - History
This city was once a great seaport with a history linked to its salt pans
dating back prior to 959 AD. This is how it was recorded in the will of
Countess Mumadona at which time the town was known by the name of
Alavario. Much later, in the 16th Century it acquired new prosperity
through its cod fishing industry practiced off the coast of Newfoundland.
Unfortunately, very strong storms occurred at the end of the same century
with the result that the harbour mouth silted up and thus virtually
dealing a deathblow to all this beneficial trade. (Visit - Portugal History)
Aveiro - Description
Today the area is a centre of industry but the old lagoon of about 65 sq.
kms still has its charm with the many canals and the distinctive and
interesting “moliceiros” boats that are used to collect seaweed. The
town with its 55.000 inhabitants is basically a mixture of neat fishermen’s
cottages and Art Nouveau townhouses with a few historic buildings. The
small houses lining the beach area are most attractive on the eye with
their distinct colourful facades of different painted colours. The church
of Misericórdia dates from the 16th Century, whilst the more modest
Cathedral São Domingos is from the 15th Century. The city’s museum
is located in what previously was the Mosteiro de Jesus where
Santa Joana, the daughter of King Afonso V, died in 1490. This
museum, besides holding the well carved tomb of this Saint in a richly
gold decorated sanctuary, maintains an interesting collection of primitive
and 15th Century art.
A speciality pastry for which Aveiro is know is their "Ovas
Moles", Small almond shaped creations filled with a sweet filling.
Aveiro - Nearby Locations
About 8 Kms. to the south of Aveiro is the town of Ilhavo that
houses a Maritime Museum recording in some detail the local fishing history.
To the south is the home of the world famous fine porcelain factory of
"Vista Alegre" founded in 1824. There is an interesting
museum of their products from the inception in the 1850s. Directly to the
east of Aveiro are the two towns of Vouzela and São Pedro
do Sul. In these two towns the houses reflect in their architecture the
considerable wealth that the inhabitants have enjoyed as result of the
produce taken from the fertile valley of the Rio Vouga.
Aveiro Weather (detailed)
Detailed Furadouro weather conditions
Detailed Murtosa weather conditions
Detailed Praia da Barra weather conditions
Aveiro Photos
Canal in Aveiro
· Aveiro Moliceiro Boat
· Aveiro River Front
· Aveiro Traditional Houses
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Aveiro Events |
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| Feira de Março |
25th March |
| Town Holiday |
12th May
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| Feira da Santa Joana |
12th May |
| Agro Vouga |
July |
| Festa da Ria |
July & August
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Costa Prata Towns
Alcobaça
· Batalha
· Caldas da Rainha
· Coimbra
· Fátima
· Leiria
· Óbidos
· Tomar
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Useful Aveiro Telephone Numbers
2460
