The Aveiro lagoon (Ria de Aveiro) is a lagoon in Portugal. It is located on the Atlantic coast of Portugal, south of the municipality of Espinho and north of Mira (to the north of the Cape Mondego). Its average area covers approximately 75 square kilometres (29 sq mi). It is named after the city of Aveiro, which is the chief urban centre located near to the lagoon. Other urban centres near the Ria de Aveiro are Ílhavo, Gafanha da Nazaré, Estarreja, Ovar and Esmoriz. Some beaches nearby include those of Barra, Costa Nova, Torreira, Vagueira, Furadouro, Cortegaça and Praia de Mira. There are also beaches in the São Jacinto Peninsula.
The Aveiro Lagoon is beyond a mere geographical feature of Portugal. This 45 kilometres (28 mi) long lagoon stands as one of Europe's last remaining untouched coastal marshland. It is also a haven for numerous bird species. The locals call this rich lagoon Ria de Aveiro. Tourism and aquaculture are the mainstay of the Aveiro Lagoon region. It is also renowned for its artisan fishing and as a center for the collection of Flor de sal, an expensive salt variety
Ria de Aveiro, also known as Foz do Vouga, is a lagoon that exists in the region of Aveiro, between Ovar and Mira. It is a shallow coastal lagoon and extensive zones between tides, extending inland from Portugal, parallel to the Atlantic Ocean, ov...
Ria de Aveiro, also known as Foz do Vouga, is a lagoon that exists in the region of Aveiro, between Ovar and Mira. It is a shallow coastal lagoon and extensive zones between tides, extending inland from Portugal, parallel to the Atlantic Ocean, ov...
Ria de Aveiro, also known as Foz do Vouga, is a lagoon that exists in the region of Aveiro, between Ovar and Mira. It is a shallow coastal lagoon and extensive zones between tides, extending inland from Portugal, parallel to the Atlantic Ocean, ov...
Ria de Aveiro, also known as Foz do Vouga, is a lagoon that exists in the region of Aveiro, between Ovar and Mira. It is a shallow coastal lagoon and extensive zones between tides, extending inland from Portugal, parallel to the Atlantic Ocean, ov...
Ria de Aveiro, also known as Foz do Vouga, is a lagoon that exists in the region of Aveiro, between Ovar and Mira. It is a shallow coastal lagoon and extensive zones between tides, extending inland from Portugal, parallel to the Atlantic Ocean, ov...
Ria de Aveiro, also known as Foz do Vouga, is a lagoon that exists in the region of Aveiro, between Ovar and Mira. It is a shallow coastal lagoon and extensive zones between tides, extending inland from Portugal, parallel to the Atlantic Ocean, ov...
Ria de Aveiro, also known as Foz do Vouga, is a lagoon that exists in the region of Aveiro, between Ovar and Mira. It is a shallow coastal lagoon and extensive zones between tides, extending inland from Portugal, parallel to the Atlantic Ocean, ov...