Known affectionately as the “Venice” of Portugal, Aveiro is a city on the west coast of Portugal set along a lagoon called Ria de Aveiro. It's distinguished by its canals navigated by colourful boats (barcos moliceiros), traditionally used to harvest seaweed.
Not far from its core, known for art nouveau buildings, is the Cathedral of Aveiro, with its prominent bell tower. The Museu de Aveiro, housed in a former convent, has a lavish tomb made of marble.
Aveiro has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, influenced by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. As typical of mediterranean climates, summers are dry and winters are wet.
- Average daily temperatures:
- 16 degrees (March to June)
- 26 degrees (June to September)
- 17 degrees (September to December)
- 13 degrees (December to March)
Electricity: 220 V
Currency: Euro
