• Aveiro Lagoon - Departing from Aveiro, the journey will take us across the Central Canal to the traditional salt fields and the Environmental Interpretation Centre, where there will be an opportunity to spot flamingoes. The tour continues to Aveiro’s two quays - the distant-water fishing quay and the commercial quay - offering insights into the region’s natural development and economic history.
• Praia da Barra - At Praia da Barra, visitors can admire the man-made opening where the lagoon meets the sea. Constructed in the early nineteenth century using stones from Aveiro’s medieval city walls, this structure is complemented by the impressive lighthouse that enhances the stunning Atlantic scenery, perfect for a leisurely seaside stroll.
• Costa Nova - The tour includes a walk through Costa Nova, featuring the iconic striped wooden houses that were once fishermen’s homes. These houses now form part of one of Portugal’s most picturesque and unique coastal landscapes. There will also be an opportunity to savor Portuguese custard tarts (Pasteis de Nata) at a local bakery.
• Museu Vista Alegre - The next stop is Vista Alegre, a quaint settlement home to the renowned Vista Alegre Factory, established in 1824 and famous for its ceramics and glassware. The museum visit includes the chance to observe artists painting ceramic pieces in the workshop (note: the workshop is closed on weekends).
  In Vista Alegre, the tour also includes a visit to the local chapel, Capela da Nossa Senhora da Penha de França, a seventeenth-century national monument adorned with Portuguese tiles (azulejos) and frescoes.
  Before heading back to Aveiro, there will be a brief visit to the Factory shop and outlet.

• Bottled water provided
• Air-conditioned vehicles

Explore a youthful land sculpted by nature, where less than two millennia ago, there was open sea. This tour, centered on nature and the transformation of the landscape, offers insight into the remarkable Ria de Aveiro region, illustrating how it has influenced its inhabitants and been influenced by them. The salt pans, expansive canals, traditional boats, large fishing vessels, the striped houses of Costa Nova, the harbor entrance, the lighthouse, and the porcelain factory with its chapel at Vista Alegre are all remnants of the extraordinary efforts of men and women over the centuries. A distinctive journey through a unique region.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.