Aveiro stands out for its remarkable cultural wealth, visible in the traditions it preserves and the heritage it values. The tourist experience can begin with a moliceiro boat trip, the greatest symbol of Aveiro and recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, offering today a unique way to discover the city. 

Once used for harvesting and transporting seaweed — the aquatic vegetation that fertilised agricultural fields — they were essential to the development of the region's economy. They have become a true tourist and cultural symbol, offering sightseeing tours through the canals of the Ria de Aveiro, inviting visitors to discover Aveiro in an engaging and unforgettable way.

The Ria de Aveiro offers two moliceiro boat trip experiences that complement each other perfectly. In the urban canals of the Ria, the moliceiro boat trip crosses the historic centre, allowing you to admire the Art Nouveau architecture and observe life unfolding along the riverbank. In the lagoon area, the tour provides a peaceful encounter with nature, revealing the rich landscape and biodiversity of the Ria de Aveiro, in an experience that combines culture, heritage and nature in an engaging and memorable way.