Hotel Moliceiro - Local Area
Charming, romantic and familiar, the hotel radiates an atmosphere of rare comfort in each of its rooms. Carefully decorated, Hotel Moliceiro, offers a view over the Ria, the interior garden or the idyllic Art Noveau Fish Square.
Located in the heart of the City and connected via the main channel of Ria de Aveiro, the Moliceiro Hotel has the privilege of its view and is harmoniously integrated in a unique scene dominated by green color and water. Our hospitality is present in the slightest detail to provide you an enjoyable stay. At check-In we present you with a welcome drink (Port Wine and Sweet Eggs) and in your room every evenings you will be served tea and biscuits.
Luxe Top 10 must see attractions
Aveiro Ria
A city surrounded by water. The Ria makes its way throughout the city, creating a unique image between the aquatic and urban environment. The boats bestow an explosion of color and animation to the city.
Welcoming People
Small white-washed or tile-coated houses are mirrored onto the water. Narrow streets, filled with welcoming people, lead to enchantingly modest chapels, traces of long-held religious traditions.
Landscape and Salines
A lingering gaze is lost embracingly in the endless mountain. Held in the mystery of early dawn, the sun carries mysticism to the landscape. In the growing afternoon dimness, there is a poetic romance of tones flowing in the air... either purplish-blue or orange when the sunset scatters throughout the channels, casting a thoughtful gaze towards the sea.
Fish Market
The fish market - displaying an interesting architectural iron structure - is where you can buy fresh fish, following the traditions coming directly from the fishermen.
City Park
In the surroundings of the old Saint Anthony Franciscan convent, the Garden and City Park Infante D. Pedro was born. A lake and a garden make this a pleasant green area that lasts throughout the city and spans into lawns and small richly-colored gardens.
Art Noveau Architecture Stª Joana Museum
The discovery of this site is a good reason to visit and find out about the city, its history and its inhabitants dynamism. The Museum of Aveiro is an anciet Gothic monastery.
Sea and Beaches
Located on the northern coast of Aveiros Ria (estuary), the beaches of Barra, Costa Nova and Vagueira, as well as the S. Jacinto beach are very popular because of their calm atmosphere and high quality water, which are quite close to the woods and to the Nature Reserve.
Shops and University
The Shopping Center Forum and the Shops throughout the new avenues bring refreshing-vitality and dynamism, which can be felt all over the city. The University brings new life to the city: side by side with urban development, a more active cultural life, the happiness of youth, the creation of new entertainment venues.
Gastronomy
The ovos moles, white wafer coverings imitating sea forms, became Aveiros best known symbol. Sea flavors are enjoyed in the fried whitebait sticklebacks, the eel stews, Seafood Rice, the skate ray in pitau sauce, the roasted mutton and the suckling Pig, are also very appreciated. Other moments are always enhanced by the angel hair pudding, rice pudding and crème brûlée.
Mountains
It offers an imposing and beautiful landscape outlined by mountains and valleys, where nature emerges powerfully. This route is therefore rich in history, takes you to the picturesque villages in the region which still preserve their typical atmosphere of humble people.
