AVEIRO - DESCRIPTION
This city was once a great seaport with a history linked to its salt
pans dating back prior to 959 AD. Today the area is a centre of
industry but the old lagoon of about 65 sq. kms still has its charm
with the many canals and the distinctive and interesting “moliceiros”
boats that are used to collect seaweed. The town with its 55.000
inhabitants is basically a mixture of neat fishermen’s cottages and
Art Nouveau townhouses with a few historic buildings. The small houses
lining the beach area are most attractive on the eye with their
distinct colourful facades of different painted colours. The church
of Misericórdia dates from the 16th Century, whilst the more
modest Cathedral São Domingos is from the 15th Century. The
city’s museum is located in what previously was the Mosteiro de
Jesus where Santa Joana, the daughter of King Afonso V,
died in 1490. This museum, besides holding the well carved tomb of
this Saint in a richly gold decorated sanctuary, maintains an
interesting collection of primitive and 15th Century art.
About 8 Kms. to the south of Aveiro is the town of Ilhavo
that houses a Maritime Museum recording in some detail the local
fishing history. To the south is the home of the world famous fine
porcelain factory of "Vista Alegre" founded in 1824.
There is an interesting museum of their products from the inception
in the 1850s. Directly to the east of Aveiro are the two towns
of Vouzela and São Pedro do Sul. In these two towns the
houses reflect in their architecture the considerable wealth that the
inhabitants have enjoyed as result of the produce taken from the fertile
valley of the Rio Vouga.
AVEIRO - EVENTS March - Feira de Março (General Fair) 12th May - Dia de Cidade (Town Holiday) 12th May- Feira de Santa Joana (Religious Procession) July - Agro Vouga (Agricultural Fair) July & August - Festa da Ria (Festival with various events)
Adega do Fidalgo
This restaurant whose cuisine is essentially of a regional nature
enjoys fame for the quality of the food. Accepts Credit Cards and
is closed on Sunday.
Almas da Areasa - Águeda
234 666 226
Centenário
A modestly decorated restaurant whose cuisine is essentially
of a regional nature. Accepts Credit Cards and does not close.
Largo do Mercado, 9 - Aveiro
234 422 798
Diplomata
The cuisine is based on regional specialities and the
restaurant is known for its "value for money"
approach. Accepts Credit Cards and is closed on Sunday
evening.
Rua Dr Simões dos Reis, 125 - Oliveira de Azeméis
256 682 590
Marquês de Marialva
Originally an aristocratic home this pleasantly and stylishly
decorated restaurant maintains a regional cuisine. Accepts
Credit Cards and closed on Sundays.
Largo do Romal - Cantanhede
231 420 010
O Moliceiro
A well maintained simple restaurant serving interesting
traditional regional dishes. Accepts Credit Cards and
closed on Thursday.
Largo do Rossio, 6 - Aveiro
234 420 858
Olária
The restaurant is in a stylish modern conversion of an
old derelict factory. An interesting menu offers good
value for the money. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on
Sunday.
Centro de Congressos - Aveiro
234 427 798
Pousada da Ria
Serving a Portuguese cuisine in a refined setting and
supported by a good wine cellar to suit the tastes of
its International guests. Attractive décor with an
emphasis for the past. Accepts Credit Cards and is
always open.
Murtosa - Torreira
234 838 333
Salpoente
The building was originally a warehouse and now converted
into an interesting restaurant. The cuisine is regional in
nature with many fish dishes. Live music some evenings.
Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Sunday.
Rua Canal de São Roque, 83, Aveiro
234 425 210
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Almas da Areasa - Águeda
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