Aveiro Tour: Ovos Moles, Moliceiro Cruise and Costa Nova
This tour begins with an Ovos Moles workshop, followed by a walking tour through Aveiro’s historic centre, with a special focus on the Art Nouveau Route.
After free time for lunch, you’ll board a traditional moliceiro boat for a cruise along the Ria...
After free time for lunch, you’ll board a traditional moliceiro boat for a cruise along the Ria...
This tour begins with an Ovos Moles workshop, followed by a walking tour through Aveiro’s historic centre, with a special focus on the Art Nouveau Route.
After free time for lunch, you’ll board a traditional moliceiro boat for a cruise along the Ria de Aveiro, taking in its canals, bridges and the distinctive charm of the “Portuguese Venice”.
The afternoon continues with a guided visit to the Noeirinha Salt Pans, where you’ll learn about the traditional process of producing salt and fleur de sel, as well as the historical and environmental significance of this craft.
The day ends in Costa Nova, famous for its brightly striped wooden houses set between the lagoon and the ocean — the perfect setting to round off this unforgettable experience on the Aveiro coast.
After free time for lunch, you’ll board a traditional moliceiro boat for a cruise along the Ria de Aveiro, taking in its canals, bridges and the distinctive charm of the “Portuguese Venice”.
The afternoon continues with a guided visit to the Noeirinha Salt Pans, where you’ll learn about the traditional process of producing salt and fleur de sel, as well as the historical and environmental significance of this craft.
The day ends in Costa Nova, famous for its brightly striped wooden houses set between the lagoon and the ocean — the perfect setting to round off this unforgettable experience on the Aveiro coast.
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Portuguese, English, Spanish, French
Included in the experience
Meals
Pick-up at accommodation/hotel
Entrance to attractions
What this experience offers you
The journey begins with an Ovos Moles workshop, where participants learn how to prepare this traditional regional sweet, a symbol of Portuguese conventual confectionery.
This is followed by a walking tour of the historic center of Aveiro, with a special focus on the Art Nouveau Route, which reveals the beauty of buildings decorated with unique details from this artistic movement.
This is followed by a walking tour of the historic center of Aveiro, with a special focus on the Art Nouveau Route, which reveals the beauty of buildings decorated with unique details from this artistic movement.
There is free time for lunch (1h30 by the historic center, next to the Municipal Market).
The tour continues with a cruise on the Aveiro estuary aboard a moliceiro, a typical boat that was once used for harvesting seaweed. This cruise allows you to enjoy the city from the water, passing through canals and bridges that evoke the charm of a small Venice.
The tour then continues to the Noeirinha Salt Flats, where you can learn about the entire artisanal salt production process, including the famous fleur de sel, and understand the historical and environmental importance of this activity in the region.
Finally, the tour ends at the picturesque Costa Nova, known for its colorful striped houses lined up along the estuary and the sea. This iconic location offers breathtaking views and a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for ending the day with an unforgettable image of the Aveiro coast.
What you need to know
Schedule: 08h30
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Highlights:
Ovos Moles sweets Workshop
Ovos Moles sweets Workshop
Art Noveau walking tour
River cruise in ria de Aveiro on a Moliceiro
Guided visit to Noeirinha Salt Flats
Costa Nova
Gifts:
Gift bag of salt from Aveiro Salt Flats
1 yellow ribbon to place on Ponte da Amizade in Aveiro Ria
Cancellation policy
If the cancellation happens at least 72 hours in advance, it is not subject to a cancellation fee.
If cancellation happens less than 72 hours in advance, a 100% cancellation fee will be charged.
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