Bus Tour to Aveiro & Vista Alegre

A journey into the world of porcelain…and the Portuguese Venice 

Aveiro, next to the sea and the ria (estuary), is crossed by a network of channels through which moliceiros (local boats) meander. These slim, colourful vessels were used to collect algae and seaweed, and today are for sightseeing trips. During our walk, we will visit the "Convento de Jesus", where you can admire the Mausoleum of Princess Saint Joana and the gilded woodcarvings that decorate the interior of the church.

Emblematic of the city is the sweet made with eggs and sugar - the “ovos moles" (soft eggs) that are sold in wooden barrels or wrapped in a crusty wafer in different shapes.

The Vista Alegre museum shows the factory’s history, the aesthetic evolution of porcelain production and its significance in Portuguese society of the 19th and 20^th centuries, through one of the most complete museum collections of its kind.

As part  of the Museum circuit, the "Oficina de Pintura Manual" [hand painting workshop] of the Fábrica da Vista Alegre, where you will be able to see the delicate ceramic painting, and of course, visit the shop!  

Contact Martina on designatemember.iwp@gmail.com