Discover Aveiro by Hire Car
Salt marshes, lagoons and canals characterise the valley on the west coast of Portugal where Aveiro is located.
Originally established as a port city, direct access to the sea was lost in the 16th century, resulting in a loss of economic power. It was not until the 19th century that dykes were used to reconnect the city to the sea.
Porcelain production, vehicle manufacturing, iron and steel industry, rice cultivation and fishing make it today once again the third largest industrial centre in Portugal, after Lisbon and Porto.
Sights in Aveiro
Visitors are attracted to the cityscape, which is crisscrossed by several canals, giving Aveiro a touch of Venice.
Worth seeing is the former monastery Antigo Convento de Jesus, parts of which were built between the 15th and 17th centuries, the church with its Baroque interior, and the museum, which contains collections of paintings and sculptures.
Discovering the countryside of Aveiro
Whoever travels here by hire car is flexible to explore Aveiro’s surroundings as well.
The Ria de Aveiro lagoon landscape is undoubtedly worth a visit, as is the Reserva Natural des Dunas de Sao Jacinto nature reserve, which, with its diverse flora and fauna, is considered one of the most interesting dune areas in Europe.
Also within easy reach by hire car from Aveiro are the important cities of Porto and Coimbra, as well as the scenic Bucaco Forest.
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