We took the train to Aveiro from Coimbra. It was a lovely place to spend a day. Aveiro has a Venice of Portugal feel with these brightly coloured boats, moliceiro, which have similiarities to Venetian gondolas. The boats were originally used to transport and collect a type of seaweed, moliço, which was used as a fertiliser.
Due to time restraints we also took a taxi to the beach. Here I am at Praia de Vagueira. It was further along than anticipated and turned out we should have gone to Praia de Costa Nova! Next time perhaps…
I really enjoyed our day trip to Aveiro. Such a lovely place to visit. I was impressed by the energy and enthusiasm of the moliceiro guide who spoke four languages. Puts up Brits to shame. But… I am learning Portuguese!
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Wow, that looks like an amazing boat ride. I love all the beautiful photos.
Thank you Brenda. It was a lovely day trip and boat ride. 😀
Have a pleasant journey; I wish you a lot of fun.
Thank you! 😊
Many thanks. 😉
Ooks like you had a great time 💜
We did. Back in Tavira now. We spend most of time here in Algarve. 😀
Lovely 🌹🌹
Looks like a fun boat trip. Love the colorful ribbons on the bridge.
Yes they are a nice touch Sharon. It’s lovely exploring Portugal.
Great pictures!
Thank you Andrew. 🙂
Hi Marje, it looks wonderful. Congratulations on learning to speak Portuguese.
Hi Robbie, I’m trying it’s such a difficult language. In the autumn I hope to go to in person lessons. 😀
How wonderful to live somewhere so beautiful you can do these amazing day trips. 🙂 xx
Ah, this was a day trip destination from Coimbra, Debby, which is a good 8 hour train journey from us door to door. We rent a flat in the Portuguese Algarve. But yes, it is good to explore!’
It’s all beautiful Marje. 🙂 xx
Thank you Debby. I agree 👍 xx
So many great photos! Thanks for taking us along to see the sights xx
My pleasure Christy. Back in UK now! I am Manchester for a few days will see youngest daughter soon. 😀
Looks like a fun trip, Marje. The ribbons are a much better idea and not so heavy as to damage the bridges. I love the boats!
Yes I agree Darlene. Very colourful and pretty, both. 😀
Breathtaking colours ♥
Thank you so much. 💓