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 tour with a ride in a Moliceiro boat through the channels of Aveiro. These low-draft boats are suited for navigating narrow channels.

During the crossing, we'll view the Art Nouveau-style buildings of the old town, decorated with iconic Portuguese tiles found on monuments like the old railway station of Aveiro.

Next, we will have a panoramic tour of the Salinas de Aveiro. Salt has been an economic driver for the city, and you will learn about this industry.

We will then visit Costa Nova to see the beaches of Aveiro, including Praia da Costa Nova and its colorful fishermen's houses, known as palheiros, and Praia do Paredão Barra. At this beach, we will observe the lighthouse that aids navigating ships along the coast.

You will also have the opportunity to taste traditional local sweets, called ovos moles.

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