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Things to see in Aveiro, Portugal (Portugal): 20 places and when to go
Aveiro, Portugal is a town in Portugal with around 54,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Temples (3), Beaches (3). The best known are Vouga River, Cathedral of Aveiro and Lighthouse of Praia da Barra. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Portugal · 40.641, -8.651
- Population
- About 54,000
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Temples (3) · Beaches (3) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (2) · Architecture (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- OPO Porto, 68 km as the crow flies
What to see in Aveiro, Portugal
The places in and around Aveiro, Portugal, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Vouga RiverProtected area in Portugal19 km
- Cathedral of AveiroChurch building in Aveiro, Aveiro District, Portugal160 m
- Lighthouse of Praia da BarraLighthouse at Praia da Barra, Gafanha da Nazaré, Ílhavo, Aveirom, Portugal8.2 km
- Costa Nova do PradoBeach in Portugal8.9 km
- Mosteiro de Jesus, compreendendo o túmulo de Santa JoanaMuseum in Aveiro, Portugual172 m
- Reserva Natural das Dunas de S. JacintoProtected area in Portugal8.7 km
- Church of São João EvangelistaChurch in Aveiro, Portugal366 m
- Maritime Museum of ÍlhavoMuseum in Portugal4.3 km
- Ponte Velha do VougaBridge in the Águeda municipality, Portugal16 km
- Cruzeiro de Pinheiro da BempostaBuilding in Oliveira de Azeméis, Aveiro District, Portugal21 km
- Pelourinho de AngejaPillory in Albergaria-a-Velha, Portugal9.0 km
- Pelourinho de EsgueiraPillory in Região do Centro, Portugal2.1 km
- Pillory of Pinheiro da BempostaPillory in Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal23 km
- Praia da BarraBeach8.3 km
- Casa de Santo AntónioBuilding in Albergaria-a-Velha, Aveiro District, Portugal16 km
- Praia da TorreiraBeach in Torreira, Murtosa, Portugal12 km
- Santuário de Nossa Senhora do SocorroTemples17 km
- FarosWinery306 m
- MalditaBrewery191 m
- Spa salinicoHot spring bath911 m
When to go to Aveiro, Portugal
The best time to visit Aveiro, Portugal is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:24
- FebPossible10:26
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:16
- JunBest time14:54
- JulBest time14:38
- AugBest time13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:41
- DecPossible9:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. In June, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Aveiro, Portugal
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 68 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Aguada de Baixo9 places23 km
- Santa Maria da Feira27 places33 km
- São João do Monte10 places35 km
- Albergaria da Serra13 places39 km
- Montemor-o-Velho9 places50 km
- Coimbra55 places53 km
And all of Portugal, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Aveiro, Portugal?
The best known: Vouga River, Cathedral of Aveiro, Lighthouse of Praia da Barra, Costa Nova do Prado, Mosteiro de Jesus, compreendendo o túmulo de Santa Joana. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Aveiro, Portugal?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06.
How do you get to Aveiro, Portugal?
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 68 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Aveiro, Portugal as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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