Vera Cruz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sunset in Aveiro
Sunset in Aveiro
#aveiro #portugal #chapel Capela situada em Aveiro e dedicada a São Gonçalinho. Pequena mas muito bonita e bem cuidada. Do lado de fora tem uma estátua estilizada de São Gonçalinho. É também local de uma das festas mais tradicionais de Aveiro. Foi classificada, em 2003, como Imóvel de Interesse Público. Chapel located in Aveiro and dedicated to São Gonçalinho. Small but beautiful and very well cared. On the outside there is a stylized statue of São Gonçalinho. It is also the site of one of the most traditional festivities in Aveiro. It was classified, in 2003, as Property of Public Interest.
#aveiro #portugal #chapel Capela situada em Aveiro e dedicada a São Gonçalinho. Pequena mas muito bonita e bem cuidada. Do lado de fora tem uma estátua estilizada de São Gonçalinho. É também local de uma das festas mais tradicionais de Aveiro. Foi classificada, em 2003, como Imóvel de Interesse Público. Chapel located in Aveiro and dedicated to São Gonçalinho. Small but beautiful and very well cared. On the outside there is a stylized statue of São Gonçalinho. It is also the site of one of the most traditional festivities in Aveiro. It was classified, in 2003, as Property of Public Interest.
Aveiro is clearly one of the most beautiful and #colourful cities in #Portugal!

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TURIM Aveiro Palace Hotel

TURIM Aveiro Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua de Viana do Castelo 4 Aveiro Centro
The price is AU$222 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$222
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Aveiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (313 reviews)
Great service

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

TURIM Aveiro Palace Hotel
MS Collection Aveiro Palacete de Valdemouro

MS Collection Aveiro Palacete de Valdemouro

5 out of 5
Rua José Estevão 50 Aveiro
The price is AU$336 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$336
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Aveiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (196 reviews)
Boutique Hotel, great location. Staff are amazing, clean rooms (smaller in size but luxurious in appearance). Breakfast is the best by far I’ve had at any Hotel

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

MS Collection Aveiro Palacete de Valdemouro
1877 Estrela Palace Hotel

1877 Estrela Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
R. José Estevão Aveiro Aveiro
Stay at this hotel in Aveiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (217 reviews)
The overall stay was excellent with very helpful and friendly staff. The room was clean

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

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Nôma Living Avenida 60

Nôma Living Avenida 60

3 out of 5
Avenida Dr Lourenço Peixinho n60 Aveiro
Stay at this apartment in Aveiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and premium bedding. Popular attractions Costa Nova Beach and Friendship Ties Bridge are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (212 reviews)
Good location

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Nôma Living Avenida 60
Innapartments - São Gonçalinho

Innapartments - São Gonçalinho

4 out of 5
R. Antónia Rodrigues 17 Aveiro
Stay at this apartment in Aveiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room espresso maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Costa Nova Beach and São Gonçalinho Chapel ...
9/10 Wonderful! (146 reviews)
L’emplacement de l’appartement est parfait. Exactement où l’on veut être tout se fait à pieds. Lits confortables. Attention si vous avez une voiture il y a que la rue pour stationner, sinon il y a un grand parking public plus loin.. Nous avons été extrêmement chanceux pour en avoir un en face de ...

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Innapartments - São Gonçalinho
AMAZING APARTMENT IN THE CENTER OF AVEIRO WITH VIEW TO THE RIVER AND GARDEN (WiFi)

AMAZING APARTMENT IN THE CENTER OF AVEIRO WITH VIEW TO THE RIVER AND GARDEN (WiFi)

Aveiro Aveiro District
Stay at this apartment in Aveiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Costa Nova Beach and Museu de Arte Nova are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
The welcome was excellent! Outstanding actually Thanks

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

AMAZING APARTMENT IN THE CENTER OF AVEIRO WITH VIEW TO THE RIVER AND GARDEN (WiFi)
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Popular places to visit

Aveiro featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Aveiro Cathedral

You can find out about the history of Gloria when you stop by Aveiro Cathedral. Wander the beaches and forests while you're in the area.

Aveiro Cathedral
Praca da Republica which includes outdoor art

Praca da Republica

See some of Aveiro’s most striking municipal buildings, including the city hall and the Misericórdia Church, at this small but lively city square.

Praca da Republica
Aveiro showing a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage elements

Museu de Aveiro

Learn all about the life of St. Joana, a 15th-century princess turned saint at this fascinating museum set in a 15th-century convent.

Museu de Aveiro
Aveiro showing a river or creek

Circular Pedestrian Bridge

You can find out about the history of Vera Cruz with a visit to Circular Pedestrian Bridge. Wander the forests and beaches while you're in the area.

Circular Pedestrian Bridge
#Park of the city of #Aveiro

Parque Infante Dom Pedro

Parque Infante Dom Pedro is just one of the places to see in Gloria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's forests or visit its cathedral.

Parque Infante Dom Pedro

Ria de Aveiro

4/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ria de Aveiro during your travels in Gloria. Wander the beaches and forests while you're in the area.

Ria de Aveiro

Activities

Panoramic Boat City Tour in Aveiro

Panoramic Boat City Tour in Aveiro

AU$26
per adult
Panoramic Boat City Tour in Aveiro
colorful boats docked along the water channel in Porto

Aveiro Half-Day Tour with Moliceiro Cruise

AU$78
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Aveiro Half-Day Tour with Moliceiro Cruise
Moliceiro

Aveiro Canal Cruise in Traditional Moliceiro Boat

AU$22
per adult
Aveiro Canal Cruise in Traditional Moliceiro Boat
Costa Nova Tour Color "Stripe Houses"

Costa Nova Tour Color "Stripe Houses"

AU$49
per adult
Costa Nova Tour Color "Stripe Houses"
Aveiro: Walking Tour, Boat Cruise, Sweets & Church Entrance

Aveiro: Walking Tour, Boat Cruise, Sweets & Church Entrance

AU$61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aveiro: Walking Tour, Boat Cruise, Sweets & Church Entrance
Costa Nova and Barra Beach Tour

Costa Nova and Barra Beach Tour

AU$34
per adult
Costa Nova and Barra Beach Tour
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