Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Barra September 2025 | Expedia.ca [Barra Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Barra.dx6047530)[Hotels in Barra](https://expedia.ca/Barra-Hotels.d6047530.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Barra](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Barra.d6047530.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Barra Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Barra.d6047530.Car-Rental-Guide)[Barra Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Barra.d6047530.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Barra ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Barra Types of activities [Barra travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Barra.dx6047530) ![Barra Beach featuring general coastal views, a lighthouse and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233476-Barra-Beach-Praia-Da-Barra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Costa Nova Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233160-Costa-Nova-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Costa Nova Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233155-Costa-Nova-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Costa Nova Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233151-Costa-Nova-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Costa Nova Beach which includes a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233164-Costa-Nova-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Barra Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Barra has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Barra is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Barra to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Barra Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Barra. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Barra attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. * * * Explore thousands of activities with **free cancellation and no added fees**. Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more. Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel. * * * ### Most fun & popular experiences in Barra ### Tours & day trips [See all 34 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Aveiro with cruise, Costa Nova and Capelha do Senhor da Pedra.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47003783/10340280-b6eb-4aa6-a55e-7c9ad52ac00c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aveiro with cruise, Costa Nova and Capelha do Senhor da Pedra. 8h 30m 9.6/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available CA $88 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/excursion-to-aveiro-and-costa-nova-with-moliceiro-boat-ride.a47003783.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![Aveiro Half-Day Tour with Moliceiro Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/366358/c42f74e6-dac6-4956-8103-36af3f479c2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aveiro Half-Day Tour with Moliceiro Cruise 4h 8/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available CA $78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-half-day-tour-with-moliceiro-cruise.a366358.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1181898/1816e282-8729-4819-9c41-09c4f1a040f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride 4h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-half-day-tour-from-porto-inclu.a1181898.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![AVEIRO Tour- Half Day ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/238615/a192368a-3876-4943-aa06-f7bfabe0c984.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### AVEIRO Tour- Half Day 4h 8.8/10 11 reviews Free cancellation available CA $122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-tour-half-day.a238615.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![Aveiro: Traditional Moliceiro Boat Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4826374/4c63dc57-9648-421c-8741-a2a526f52203.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aveiro: Traditional Moliceiro Boat Cruise 45m Free cancellation available CA $21 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-moliceiro-boat-trip.a4826374.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![Aveiro: Boat Cruise and City Walking Tour with Sweet Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44641161/2ba505ed-555b-48b2-844e-62a9aad6fb7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aveiro: Boat Cruise and City Walking Tour with Sweet Tasting 2h 45m 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-boat-cruise-city-highlights-walking-tour.a44641161.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48238218/795835a3-0a52-4c53-8a0b-600035af3e0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge 4h Free cancellation available CA $69 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/alvarenga-paiva-walkways-and-516-arouca-bridge-guided-tour.a48238218.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![Aveiro: Stories, Canals, and Azulejos Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48250056/b409cc65-ab46-4790-bf87-e3f62a6c292b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aveiro: Stories, Canals, and Azulejos Guided Walking Tour 2h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $33 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-stories-canals-and-azulejos-guided-walking-tour.a48250056.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![Panoramic Boat City Tour in Aveiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48263465/000fdec3-9aa5-41a4-acb0-3119559af2c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Panoramic Boat City Tour in Aveiro Free cancellation available CA $24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/panoramic-boat-city-tour-in-aveiro.a48263465.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![Tuk Tuk Tour in Aveiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46937750/a2944aeb-5eb5-49df-8979-64255c5e55b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tuk Tuk Tour in Aveiro 30m Free cancellation available CA $20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tuk-tuk-tour-in-aveiro.a46937750.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Aveiro / Porto / Gaia full day Private tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2971363/a393bc06-1130-4d04-b409-1f7d59c098bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aveiro / Porto / Gaia full day Private tour 10h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $522 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-porto-gaia-full-day.a2971363.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![Aveiro: Horseback Riding at a Pedagogical Farm](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45945163/dcf831ea-cd00-477f-8525-8a556b0fe1e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aveiro: Horseback Riding at a Pedagogical Farm 29m Free cancellation available CA $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/horseback-riding-tour.a45945163.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![Private Transfer Porto-Lisbon with 2 (two) Visits on the Way](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3165289/a500c339-1024-4b05-9109-454c40de533e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Transfer Porto-Lisbon with 2 (two) Visits on the Way 7h 30m Free cancellation available CA $1,079 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/porto-lisbon-transfer-with-visits-on-the-way.a3165289.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![Day Trip Aveiro / Coimbra and Figueira da Foz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2710045/dbf03b3a-cb8b-451b-8417-7ac61e5ab840.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Trip Aveiro / Coimbra and Figueira da Foz 10h Free cancellation available CA $685 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-aveiro-coimbra-and-figueira-da-foz.a2710045.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![From Aveiro: Costa Nova, Barra, Vista Alegre - Half-Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44941241/435435af-41d7-4988-8134-2bdbcdd52a2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Aveiro: Costa Nova, Barra, Vista Alegre - Half-Day Trip 2h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $180 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-aveiro-costa-nova-barra-vista-alegre-half-day-trip.a44941241.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![Private Tour of the Portuguese Venice Aveiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49243862/da5c6b6c-18f9-461e-9a10-f58eb83b29ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour of the Portuguese Venice Aveiro 10h Free cancellation available CA $783 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-of-the-portuguese-venice-aveiro.a49243862.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![Private Tour in Aveiro, Birds and Vista Alegre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49642437/130caa86-0872-4397-a1ee-3e9e31ea66ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour in Aveiro, Birds and Vista Alegre 9h Free cancellation available CA $196 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-in-aveiro-birds-and-vista-alegre.a49642437.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![Aveiro Half Day Private Tour Porto w/ Moliceiro River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1020339/14f0c841-c439-4e7e-a6ff-9a9938b60bd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aveiro Half Day Private Tour Porto w/ Moliceiro River Cruise 4h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $294 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-half-day-private-tour-with-moliceiro-river-cruise-from-porto.a1020339.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![Private transfer from Porto to Lisbon with two stops](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48842287/26f8aa25-1882-4056-aef2-e33701a64680.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private transfer from Porto to Lisbon with two stops 8h Free cancellation available CA $1,028 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-transfer-from-porto-to-lisbon-with-two-stops.a48842287.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![Porto-Lisbon or Lisbon-Porto Private Tour with 3 Cultural Stops](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49933011/dc9d5ade-6bfc-49c5-90c7-1c27d0f1b7de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Porto-Lisbon or Lisbon-Porto Private Tour with 3 Cultural Stops 10h Free cancellation available CA $816CA $767 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/porto-lisbon-private-tour-with-3-parages.a49933011.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Aveiro: Traditional Moliceiro Boat Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4826374/4c63dc57-9648-421c-8741-a2a526f52203.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aveiro: Traditional Moliceiro Boat Cruise 45m Free cancellation available CA $21 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-moliceiro-boat-trip.a4826374.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48238218/795835a3-0a52-4c53-8a0b-600035af3e0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arouca: Guided Tour Paiva Walkways + 516 Suspension Bridge 4h Free cancellation available CA $69 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/alvarenga-paiva-walkways-and-516-arouca-bridge-guided-tour.a48238218.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![From Arouca: Canyoning Adventure - Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48578218/a63bbb57-0d33-4f3e-9ab9-5dcaf9dcf17c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Arouca: Canyoning Adventure - Adventure Tour 5h Free cancellation available CA $122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-arouca-canyoning-adventure-adventure-tour.a48578218.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ![From Arouca: Paiva River Rafting Adventure - Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48145947/4e3d582f-365f-425f-99d1-c87a8ff91e43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Arouca: Paiva River Rafting Adventure - Adventure Tour 4h Free cancellation available CA $122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-arouca-paiva-river-rafting-adventure-adventure-tour.a48145947.activity-details?&rid=6047530&location=Barra&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Barra | Number of things to do | 41 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Tuk Tuk Tour in Aveiro](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tuk-tuk-tour-in-aveiro.a46937750.activity-details): CA $21 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Costa Nova Tour Colour "Stripe Houses"](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/costa-nova-tour-colour-stripe-houses.a47745862.activity-details) - [Private Tour in Aveiro, Birds and Vista Alegre](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-in-aveiro-birds-and-vista-alegre.a49642437.activity-details) - [Aveiro with cruise, Costa Nova and Capelha do Senhor da Pedra.](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/excursion-to-aveiro-and-costa-nova-with-moliceiro-boat-ride.a47003783.activity-details) - [Aveiro Half-Day Tour with Moliceiro Cruise](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-half-day-tour-with-moliceiro-cruise.a366358.activity-details) - [Aveiro Canal Cruise in Traditional Moliceiro Boat](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-canal-cruise-in-traditional-moliceiro-boat.a2758689.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Aveiro: Boat Cruise and City Walking Tour with Sweet Tasting](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-boat-cruise-city-highlights-walking-tour.a44641161.activity-details) - [Aveiro: Stories, Canals, and Azulejos Guided Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-stories-canals-and-azulejos-guided-walking-tour.a48250056.activity-details) - [Aveiro: Horse Riding Experience with Instructor](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-horse-riding-experience-with-instructor.a48114332.activity-details) - [Costa Nova and Barra Beach Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/costa-nova-and-barra-beach-tour.a46949143.activity-details) - [Aveiro Walking and Boat Tour Ovos moles and Colourful Ribbons](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-walking-and-boat-tour-ovos-moles-and-colourful-ribbons.a49976292.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Aveiro with cruise, Costa Nova and Capelha do Senhor da Pedra.](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/excursion-to-aveiro-and-costa-nova-with-moliceiro-boat-ride.a47003783.activity-details) - [Aveiro Half-Day Tour with Moliceiro Cruise](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-half-day-tour-with-moliceiro-cruise.a366358.activity-details) - [Aveiro Canal Cruise in Traditional Moliceiro Boat](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-canal-cruise-in-traditional-moliceiro-boat.a2758689.activity-details) - [Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-half-day-tour-from-porto-inclu.a1181898.activity-details) - [AVEIRO Tour- Half Day](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-tour-half-day.a238615.activity-details) | ## What to do in Barra * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Barra ![Forte da Barra](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a0b1cac870652a6e8ead36096e1e91ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Forte da Barra You can learn about the history of Gafanha da Nazaré when you stop by Forte da Barra. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.ca/Forte-Da-Barra-Gafanha-da-Nazare.d553248621562514572.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fabrica de Porcelana da Vista Alegre You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Fabrica de Porcelana da Vista Alegre during your travels in Ilhavo. Amble around the area's forest or visit its spas. [](https://expedia.ca/Fabrica-De-Porcelana-Da-Vista-Alegre-Ilhavo.d553248621532486644.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ílhavo Maritime Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Ílhavo Maritime Museum during your trip to Ilhavo. Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ilhavo-Maritime-Museum-Ilhavo.d966462914768781312.Vacation-Attraction) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Day trip destinations from Barra ![Aveiro which includes boating and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232194-Centro.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Aveiro [](https://expedia.ca/Aveiro.dx10662) ![Costa Nova Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233151-Costa-Nova-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ilhavo [](https://expedia.ca/Ilhavo.dx6034612) ![Barra Beach as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233458-Barra-Beach-Praia-Da-Barra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gafanha da Nazaré [](https://expedia.ca/Gafanha-Da-Nazare.dx3000021409) ![Gafanha da Encarnacao](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232187-Centro.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gafanha da Encarnacao [](https://expedia.ca/Gafanha-Da-Encarnacao.dx3000480137) ![Photo by Celia Unica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f89344c5cf372e0b78c2efb5c39aa9f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Costa Nova do Prado [](https://expedia.ca/Costa-Nova-Do-Prado.dx553248635074770559) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Barra worth visiting? > From retail therapy to history and outdoor activities, there are plenty of great things to do in Barra. Don't forget to enjoy the area's blend of cool attractions, culture and local charm. ### How do I spend a day in Barra? > Fabrica de Porcelana da Vista Alegre and Forte da Barra are two awesome places to kick-start your sightseeing adventures. Remember to check out the dining and shopping options in Barra while you're in town too. ### What is the top tourist attraction in Barra? > You can't leave without visiting Fabrica de Porcelana da Vista Alegre, ranked the top tourist attraction in Barra. ### Is three days enough to stay in Barra? > Three days is plenty for a quick trip to Barra — you'll tick off the main spots and get a good feel for the local vibe. But if you want to really soak it all in, stay for at least a week to explore the surrounding areas too. ### Is Barra a walkable city? > That all depends on what you plan to see and do in Barra. Several must-visit attractions, including Forte da Barra, are accessible on foot. If you feel like a stroll through one of Barra's vibrant neighbourhoods, Costa Nova do Prado is 2 kilometres away from downtown. ### What are some activities to do in Barra with kids? > If you are after activities and sights for all ages, check out these fabulous ideas for what to do in Barra with kids. > > > > - [Aveiro with cruise, Costa Nova and Capelha do Senhor da Pedra.](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/excursion-to-aveiro-and-costa-nova-with-moliceiro-boat-ride.a47003783.activity-details) > - [Aveiro Half-Day Tour with Moliceiro Cruise](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-half-day-tour-with-moliceiro-cruise.a366358.activity-details) > - [Aveiro Canal Cruise in Traditional Moliceiro Boat](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-canal-cruise-in-traditional-moliceiro-boat.a2758689.activity-details) > - [Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-half-day-tour-from-porto-inclu.a1181898.activity-details) > - [AVEIRO Tour- Half Day](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-tour-half-day.a238615.activity-details) ### What to do in Barra for adults? > Adults of all ages will have lots of things to do in Barra. Whether you're into culture, outdoor pursuits or just love exploring new destinations, there's something here for everyone. ### Are there free things to do in Barra? > One of the top ways to find free things to do in Barra is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on interesting neighbourhoods, parks and other top attractions you can experience without reaching for your wallet. 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