🚣‍♀️🌊 Budget Summer Trip to Aveiro — Canals, Color & Cheap Travel Vibes

#summerbudgettrip Looking for canals, color, and coastal charm without the tourist crowds (or price tags)? Aveiro is your answer — a picturesque Portuguese city where moliceiro boats, Art Nouveau houses, and sweet treats await. Best part? You can explore it all on a student-friendly budget! 💸 ⸻ 🧭 Why Visit Aveiro on a Budget? 🛶 “Venice of Portugal” — But Cheaper • Cruise the canals on a traditional moliceiro boat for just €10–12 (or take a stroll along them for free!) • Explore the charming old town, full of colorful tiled buildings and quaint alleyways — completely free 🌊 Beach Day for Less • Hop on the local bus or train to Costa Nova or Praia da Barra — wide sandy beaches and those famous striped houses 🏖️ • Pack a picnic and you’re set for a zero-cost beach day! ⸻ 💰 Money-Saving Tips in Aveiro 🚆 Getting There Cheap • From Porto, take the train for just €3–5 (around 1 hour) • Aveiro is small and flat — walk or rent a bike to get around for free or €5/day 🛏️ Budget-Friendly Stays • Hostels and guesthouses start at €20–€30/night, especially if booked early • Stay close to the train station or old town for convenience • Bonus: many places include free breakfast 🍽️ Cheap Local Eats • Try a full lunch menu (prato do dia) for just €8–€10 • Don’t miss ovos moles, Aveiro’s famous sweet — just €1–€2 per piece from local pastry shops • Visit the Mercado do Peixe for budget seafood or ingredients to cook at your hostel ⸻ 🆓 Free & Fun Things to Do • 🏛️ Visit Museu de Aveiro – under €4 or free with a city pass • 🚲 Use the BUGA (free bike-sharing system!) to explore the city • 🖼️ Admire the Art Nouveau buildings and museum – free to view from the outside • 🌅 Take a sunset walk along the canal or to the salt flats (salinas) for dreamy views and birdwatching • 📸 Explore Costa Nova’s striped fisherman houses — the most Instagrammable spot, 100% free