At the northern end of the Silver Coast, the small seaside city of Aveiro is a charming place to visit,...
You would think Mom and Dad will have more fun at the Bairrada Wine Museum. But, there are some cool...
Few know that Aveiro is a true center for the Paris-school of art nouveau architecture. The city center is full...
Salpoente is a beautiful fusion of the best of traditional Portuguese tastes and flavors, prepared and served as chic, contemporary...
Ovos moles are sweets, originating in the convents, made of egg yolks and sugar, wrapped in a thin wheat crust (the same dough used for “Hosts” in Catholic Masses). The sweets are molded into shapes symbolic of the Aveiro region, such as clams, mussels, fish, crabs, barrels, sea buoy, walnuts and chestnuts.
One of the hottest new restaurants in Portugal is a small little neighborhood spot in Aveiro. It’s called O Bairro....
For those who love the artistry of urban landscapes, the city of Aveiro is a fantastic feast for the eyes. As you walk around the city center, you can’t help but notice an impressive collection of contemporary public art. These square-face, block-body sculptures are the works of Luis Queimadela.
The Museum of Art Nouveau (Museu Arte Nova) in Aveiro is the coolest new stop on the Portugal cultural scene. The museum resides in the Casa Major Pessoa, one of the most architecturally admired buildings in the city. Building design is attributed to architects Silvia Rocha and Ernest Korrodi.