Aveiro: The Town That Forgot to Wake Up

“Aveiro has much to offer, but never eat fish on a Monday — no self-respecting fisherman sets out to sea on a Sunday!”

These words of caution came from a refined gentleman we met in Porto — a native of Aveiro himself — when he heard we were on our way to that small town, just about an hour by train heading south toward Lisbon.

A man surfing on a wave with a focused expression, wearing a black wetsuit.

You can read about our journey in Portugal in the February 2025 issue of Go Travel Magazine.

The facade of a historic building featuring a bell tower on the left and blue and white azulejo tile murals depicting religious scenes, topped with ornate architectural details.
Two children and an adult standing on a sandy beach near the ocean, looking at the water as waves roll in under a cloudy sky.
An old, weathered double door with peeling white paint on a building facade. The building features a green wall with a geometric pattern, a pink lower section, and a small blue number 18 plaque above the door. The street in front has cobblestone pavement.
Colorful boats docked by a canal with historic buildings and pedestrians in a cityscape
Two colorful houses with vertical stripes, one painted blue and white, the other yellow and white, with white fences in front. The houses are set against a cloudy sky.
Four Muscovy ducks swimming in water near the shore with some greenery visible.
Close-up of lily pads floating on water with ripples creating a textured surface.
Street art mural of a purple octopus tentacle and a colorful cat face painted on a weathered building wall, surrounded by graffiti and stickers.
A yellow pergola with columns, situated in a garden with trees and potted plants, casting shadows on the ground.
Colorful row houses with steep roofs and palm trees under a cloudy sky.
The front of a church with a bell tower, ornate stucco work, stained glass window, and painted blue and white tiles depicting religious scenes.
The front of a church with a bell tower, ornate stucco work, stained glass window, and painted blue and white tiles depicting religious scenes.
Decorative boat with colorful floral patterns and a crest, docked on a river with historic buildings and people in the background.

SOME MOMENTS
DESERVE A WALL,
NOT A SCREEN.

SHOP THE PRINTS