Tonight
De Frente Para o Mar
Costa Nova
9.0Exceptional
Park at the hotel Beach in front One night
Our stay
Chosen so the car can stop with the beach in front after the Aveiro afternoon.
Day 02 of 10
Aveiro and Costa Nova
Porto → Aveiro → Costa Nova
Leave Porto for Aveiro, a walk through the center and lunch, then Costa Nova for the striped houses, the beach and dinner at the sailing club.
85 kmTotal distance1 hr 5Driving time09:30Recommended departure
Leave Porto for Aveiro, a walk through the center and lunch, then Costa Nova for the striped houses, the beach and dinner at the sailing club.
85 km1 hr 509:30
Top priority
Today’s highlights
The three stops we would protect first.
Tap for details and advice
The stops
Travel time, priorities and our practical take.
01
Beira-Mar e Jardim do Rossio
Waterfront walk
The first look at Aveiro, between the garden and the canal.
Our take
Enjoy your stroll with a delicious codfish cake from 'Casa Portuguesa do pastel de bacalhau'.
02
Cais dos Moliceiros
Must do
The canal with the boats.
Our take
This is the postcard view of Aveiro. The rest of the center sits around it.
03
Ponte dos Laços de Amizade & Lunch
Scenic stop
The bridge over the canal, at the end of the Aveiro walk.
Our take
Eat around the moliceiros before the drive to Costa Nova. Any place along the canal is fine.
04
Striped houses of Costa Nova
Must do
The colored houses along the beach.
Our take
This is why the night is here and not in Aveiro.
05
Costa Nova beach
Must do
A wander, the beach and a swim in the afternoon.
Our take
Enjoy the beach and if you are brave enough, take a dip in the sea.
Decision support
Running late?
Protect the parts that make this day work.
Keep — top priorityCais dos MoliceirosCasas tipicas de Costa NovaDinner at Clube de Vela at 20:30
Flexible — nice to haveA long stop at Jardim do RossioA second loop of central Aveiro
Dinner
Restaurante Clube de Vela da Costa Nova
Costa Nova
Reservation confirmed, 20:30Our verdict
Aveiro and Costa Nova stole our hearts!
Probably our favourite stop in Portugal, with their colourful charm, picturesque streets and authentic atmosphere that made us fall in love with the Portuguese vibe.
