Costa Nova, Aveiro Salt Flats & Moliceiro Cruise

Get to know the scenery around this unique Portuguese city with this Aveiro Salt Flats & Moliceiro Cruise which also includes a trip on the traditional boats.

Costa Nova, Aveiro Salt Flats & Moliceiro Cruise

After meeting up at the Jardim do Rossio, the tour begins with a ride in a Moliceiro boat through the channels of Aveiro. These low-draft boats are well-suited for navigating narrow channels.

During the journey, participants will view the Art Nouveau-style buildings of the old town, complemented by iconic Portuguese tiles, including notable monuments like the old railway station of Aveiro.

The tour continues with a panoramic visit to the Salinas de Aveiro, where visitors will learn about the salt industry, a key economic driver for the city.

Next, the tour visits the renowned Costa Nova to explore Aveiro's beaches, including Praia da Costa Nova with its colorful fishermen's houses, and Praia do Paredão Barra, where the lighthouse guiding ships will be observed.

Participants will have the opportunity to taste local sweets known as ovos moles.

The experience in Largo do Rossio concludes after 2 hours and 15 minutes of exploring Aveiro.