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, we'll start the first part of the tour with a ride in a Moliceiro boat through the channels of Aveiro. These low-draft boats are suitable for navigating the narrow channels.

During the crossing, we'll view the Art Nouveau-style buildings of the old town, complemented by the iconic Portuguese tiles on notable monuments such as the old railway station of Aveiro.

We'll continue with a panoramic tour of the Salinas de Aveiro, a key aspect of the city’s economy for years. Learn interesting facts about this industry.

Next, we'll visit Costa Nova to see the local beaches, including Praia da Costa Nova with its colorful fishermen's houses, and Praia do Paredão Barra, where we'll observe the lighthouse guiding ships along the coast.

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

The tour in Largo do Rossio will conclude after 2 hours and 15 minutes of exploring the charms of Aveiro.