So I was taking my kayak to the Aveiro Lagoon, a tangle of protected waterways on the Atlantic coast, otherwise known for its beaches and the world’s biggest waves.

So I was taking my kayak to the Aveiro Lagoon, a tangle of protected waterways on the Atlantic coast, otherwise known for its beaches and the world’s biggest waves.

Costa Nova village, on the southern arm of Aveiro lagoon’s sandbar, has been home to fisherfolk for generations. Their distinctive cottages have become highly desirable homes and holiday lets.

Aveiro: A network of canals and colourful boats At Aveiro station, two hours from Figueira da Foz, you’ll find a peaceful city set on the Rio de Aveiro lagoon.

The route there from Porto is just as spectacular, especially as you skirt the Aveiro Lagoon or estuary. Take a good book with you and a picnic, and chill out.

TAKE a look at the little-known sunshine spot that’s three hours from Ireland with stunning beaches, €2.50 pints and 30C heat. Aveiro is a fabulous coastal city situated on the west coast of … ...

At the Ria de Aveiro Lagoon in Portugal the day starts early for European scientists as they set out to gather samples. The lagoon offers a rich but fragile 75 square kilometre ecosystem of ...

Located half way between Figueira da Foz and Aveiro, the Praia de Mira is no secret among locals. The appealing village – with the beach on one side and a lagoon on the other – is more ...

Aveiro: A network of canals and colourful boats At Aveiro station, two hours from Figueira da Foz, you’ll find a peaceful city set on the Rio de Aveiro lagoon. Wander the centre admiring the ornate ...