Aveiro: City Tour, Ovos Moles Workshop, and Boat Cruise

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Explore Aveiro on a guided tour. Learn to make Ovos Moles, cruise the canals on a moliceiro boat, visit the Noeirinha Salt Flats, and see the colorful houses of Costa Nova.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the charm of Aveiro on a guided walking tour
  • Learn how to make Ovos Moles, a traditional Portuguese sweet
  • Cruise through the canals of Aveiro on a traditional moliceiro boat
  • Discover the artisanal salt production process at the Noeirinha Salt Flats
  • Admire the colorful striped houses of Costa Nova along the estuary

Description

Begin your journey with an Ovos Moles workshop, where you’ll learn how to prepare this traditional regional sweet, a symbol of Portuguese conventual confectionery. Next, enjoy 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. Take some free time for lunch in the historic center, next to the Municipal Market. Continue with a cruise on the Aveiro estuary aboard a moliceiro, a typical boat that was once used for harvesting seaweed. Enjoy the city from the water, passing through canals and bridges that evoke the charm of a small Venice. Then, head 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, end your tour 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.

Includes

Ovos Moles workshop Walking tour of the historic center of Aveiro Art Nouveau Route Cruise on the Aveiro estuary aboard a moliceiro Visit to the Noeirinha Salt Flats Visit to Costa Nova

Important Information

  • Free time for lunch (1h30 by the historic center, next to the Municipal Market)

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