welcome to Aveiro

Known as the “Portuguese Venice,” Aveiro enchants visitors with its picturesque canals, colorful moliceiro boats, and vibrant Art Nouveau architecture. Located on Portugal’s stunning Atlantic coastline, the city blends its rich maritime heritage with a dynamic spirit of innovation. Aveiro is a hub for education and research, home to the prestigious University of Aveiro, fostering collaboration and groundbreaking projects across diverse fields.

This unique setting provides an inspiring backdrop, offering a mix of cultural charm, modern facilities, and the chance to experience local delicacies like the famous “ovos moles.” Join us in Aveiro to connect, collaborate, and create in one of Portugal’s most captivating cities!

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universidade de Aveiro

Campus Universitário de Santiago 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal

Since its founding in 1973, Universidade de Aveiro (UA) has stood out as one of Portugal’s most innovative university cities. Nestled between the salt ponds and the city center, UA has significantly transformed the city, establishing itself as a vibrant “city within the city.”

Guided by the core values of freedom of thought and expression, dialogue, and integrity, UA serves as a driving force for the development of both the city and the surrounding region.

The University’s strong collaboration with the local community and broader society is evident in its commitment to fostering the transfer of knowledge, technology, and innovation to the business sector.

Pioneering in the creation of diverse academic programs, the University of Aveiro is widely recognized today as one of Portugal’s most forward-thinking institutions. Renowned for the quality of its teaching and research, as well as its close collaboration with regional and national businesses, the University is dedicated to shaping future leaders, advancing knowledge, and driving innovation to address global challenges and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable society.

Travel

general information

– Flying to Portugal:  

  • The closest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport in Oporto, located 80 km to the north of Aveiro.  

– To reach Aveiro from Oporto Airport you can use: 

  • Public transport 
  • Hire a car (driving time to Aveiro 1 hour) 
  • Taxi (~ 80€) 

– From Oporto Airport to Aveiro by public transport: 

  • At the airport, you can catch the METRO (subway) to the city centre (Line E – Trindade; Ticket Z4 ~2.60€). At Porto-Trindade, validate the same ticket and change to any of the following lines to reach the train station “Porto-Campanhã” Subway Map and Timetables: 
  • Line A and B (direction “Estádio do Dragão”) 
  • Line C (direction “Campanhã”) 
  • Line F (direction “Fânzeres”) 
  • Exit at Campanhã and go to the train station (~2min walk). 
  • Alternatively, a taxi from the airport to the train station (Porto-Campanhã) costs approximately 20€ and takes about 30 minutes. 
  • At Campanhã Train station: 
  • Trains to Aveiro run regularly throughout the day (one every hour). The ticket costs 3.55€ and the trip takes 50 min to 1 h 10 min. Faster trains (Alpha or Intercidades) are also available. Please consult the website www.cp.pt for more information. 

More information can be found on Public Transportation | Porto Airport (aeroportoporto.pt) 

 

– To reach the University Campus from Aveiro train station/city centre: 

  • Aveiro railway station is located about 30 minutes walking distance. 
  • Taxi or uber ride takes about 5 minutes (~3€ -6€). 
  • The Aveiro Bus Line 11 stops at the Venue (Universidade – Reitoria) after stopping at Universidade – Antiga Reitoria (it is not listed in the schedule, but it is a stop). The ride takes approximately 10 min and the ticket costs 2.05€ (you can buy the ticket in the bus). Schedule information – AVEIRO BUS_Paragem – Horario linha_297x297_L11_2009. 
  • The bus stops in several points of the city. Check the previous link or ask the hotel about the closest bus stop.  

 

– To reach Aveiro from Lisbon Airport you can use: 

Portela / Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Airport) is located about 250 km south of the city of Aveiro. As this is a long trip, the best is to take a train from Lisbon to Aveiro using an Intercidades or an Alfa Pendular train. 

To go from the Lisbon Airport to the main train station (Lisboa – Oriente), you can:  

  • Take the Metro, using the red line to Oriente train station. The ticket costs about 1.50 €. 
  • Take a taxi, which costs about 10 € and takes around 15 min.  
  • Take the bus (705 and 744) to the bus station Oriente, which costs about 1.80 €. You can buy your ticket inside the bus. 

 

When you get to Lisbon – Oriente train station, you can take the high-speed Intercidades or Alfa Pendular train to Aveiro. The Intercidades and Alfa Pendular trains take about 2 h and 2h30 min, respectively, to reach Aveiro Intercidades costs between 21-31 € and Alfa Pendular between 28-40 €). 

– Local suburban trains offer a regular service throughout the day. The trip takes about 70 min and costs about 3.55€.  

You can find the timetable of the different trains here: https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en/train-times  

Accomodation

Please find below a list of hotels in Aveiro suggested by the organization. 

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This work was supported by FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia, I.P. by project reference UIDB/04057/2020 and DOI identifier <https://doi.org/10.54499/UIDB/04057/2020>.