Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Vera Cruz March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Vera Cruz](https://expedia.ca/Vera-Cruz-Hotels.d553248635975863674.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vera Cruz Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Vera-Cruz.d553248635975863674.Car-Rental-Guide)[Vera Cruz Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Vera-Cruz.d553248635975863674.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Vera Cruz ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Vera Cruz Types of activities [Vera Cruz travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Vera-Cruz.dx553248635975863674) ![Sunset in Aveiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10662/2dc4aa98-126b-4d61-9b32-a5c3b6de6ac7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset in Aveiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10662/2dc4aa98-126b-4d61-9b32-a5c3b6de6ac7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#aveiro #portugal #chapel Capela situada em Aveiro e dedicada a São Gonçalinho. Pequena mas muito bonita e bem cuidada. Do lado de fora tem uma estátua estilizada de São Gonçalinho. É também local de uma das festas mais tradicionais de Aveiro. Foi classificada, em 2003, como Imóvel de Interesse Público. Chapel located in Aveiro and dedicated to São Gonçalinho. Small but beautiful and very well cared. On the outside there is a stylized statue of São Gonçalinho. It is also the site of one of the most traditional festivities in Aveiro. It was classified, in 2003, as Property of Public Interest.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10662/a728eb99-e19f-4dbc-896f-c1a5e562ecb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#aveiro #portugal #chapel Capela situada em Aveiro e dedicada a São Gonçalinho. Pequena mas muito bonita e bem cuidada. Do lado de fora tem uma estátua estilizada de São Gonçalinho. É também local de uma das festas mais tradicionais de Aveiro. Foi classificada, em 2003, como Imóvel de Interesse Público. Chapel located in Aveiro and dedicated to São Gonçalinho. Small but beautiful and very well cared. On the outside there is a stylized statue of São Gonçalinho. It is also the site of one of the most traditional festivities in Aveiro. It was classified, in 2003, as Property of Public Interest.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10662/17039c45-bf7c-4fc3-a377-d1b7fbd9cd21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aveiro is clearly one of the most beautiful and #colourful cities in #Portugal! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10662/d3e1108e-7c49-47d3-a8b0-cde36eedc305.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Vera Cruz Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz 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. 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975863674) ## Recommended things to do in Vera Cruz | Number of things to do | 57 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Visit Aveiro at your own pace without groups or schedules with your mobile](/things-to-do/visit-aveiro-at-your-own-pace-without-groups-or-schedules-with-your-mobile.a51497241.activity-details): CA $9 | | Top 5 things to do | [Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride](/things-to-do/aveiro-half-day-tour-from-porto-inclu.a1181898.activity-details)[Moliceiro Boat Tour on the Ria de Aveiro](/things-to-do/moliceiro-boat-tour-on-the-ria-de-aveiro.a5144235.activity-details)[Aveiro: Stories, Canals, and Tiles Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/aveiro-stories-canals-and-azulejos-guided-walking-tour.a48250056.activity-details)[Panoramic Boat City Tour in Aveiro](/things-to-do/panoramic-boat-city-tour-in-aveiro.a48263465.activity-details)[Costa Nova and Barra Beach Tour](/things-to-do/costa-nova-and-barra-beach-tour.a46949143.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Aveiro: Stories, Canals, and Tiles Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/aveiro-stories-canals-and-azulejos-guided-walking-tour.a48250056.activity-details)[Costa Nova and Barra Beach Tour](/things-to-do/costa-nova-and-barra-beach-tour.a46949143.activity-details)[Aveiro: Horse Riding Experience with Instructor](/things-to-do/aveiro-horse-riding-experience-with-instructor.a48114332.activity-details)[Aveiro Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h30 and 20 reviews](/things-to-do/aveiro-audio-guided-walking-tour-2h30-and-20-reviews.a51567703.activity-details)[Visit Aveiro at your own pace without groups or schedules with your mobile](/things-to-do/visit-aveiro-at-your-own-pace-without-groups-or-schedules-with-your-mobile.a51497241.activity-details) | | With kids | [Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride](/things-to-do/aveiro-half-day-tour-from-porto-inclu.a1181898.activity-details)[Moliceiro Boat Tour on the Ria de Aveiro](/things-to-do/moliceiro-boat-tour-on-the-ria-de-aveiro.a5144235.activity-details)[Aveiro: Stories, Canals, and Tiles Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/aveiro-stories-canals-and-azulejos-guided-walking-tour.a48250056.activity-details)[Costa Nova and Barra Beach Tour](/things-to-do/costa-nova-and-barra-beach-tour.a46949143.activity-details)[Aveiro Canal Cruise in Traditional Moliceiro Boat](/things-to-do/aveiro-canal-cruise-in-traditional-moliceiro-boat.a2758689.activity-details) | ## What to do in Vera Cruz --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Vera Cruz ![Aveiro featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635923089517/b3ea0813-46bc-478f-b96e-2a26c06d81c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aveiro Cathedral You can find out about the history of Gloria when you stop by Aveiro Cathedral. Wander the beaches and forest while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Aveiro-Cathedral-Aveiro.d553248635923089517.Vacation-Attraction) ![Praca da Republica featuring outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116896/37f40c59-21bb-4e9c-93b2-56c8b5d53ddb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Praca da Republica 3.5/5(2 reviews) See some of Aveiro’s most striking municipal buildings, including the city hall and the Misericórdia Church, at this small but lively city square. [](https://expedia.ca/Praca-Da-Republica-Aveiro.d6116896.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aveiro featuring heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532486689/b29b6180-8728-4d8a-95f3-1fc932905857.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Museu de Aveiro Learn all about the life of St. Joana, a 15th-century princess turned saint at this fascinating museum set in a 15th-century convent. [](https://expedia.ca/Museu-De-Aveiro-Aveiro.d553248621532486689.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aveiro which includes a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919601892/963701d5-40b0-4752-b7fe-f4c2829df1fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Circular Pedestrian Bridge You can find out about the history of Vera Cruz when you stop by Circular Pedestrian Bridge. Wander the forest and beaches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Circular-Pedestrian-Bridge-Aveiro.d553248635919601892.Vacation-Attraction) ![#Park of the city of #Aveiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10662/2d46c75e-88f2-4584-a738-7f15e4d173f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parque Infante Dom Pedro Parque Infante Dom Pedro is just one of the places to see in Gloria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's forest or visit its cathedral. [](https://expedia.ca/Parque-Infante-Dom-Pedro-Aveiro.d955940713751900160.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ria de Aveiro 4/5(4 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ria de Aveiro during your travels in Gloria. Wander the beaches and forest while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ria-De-Aveiro-Aveiro.d553248635056369856.Vacation-Attraction) #### Aveiro Salt Pans 4/5(3 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aveiro Salt Pans during your travels in Glória e Vera Cruz. Wander the forest and beaches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Aveiro-Salt-Pans-Aveiro.d553248621556207144.Vacation-Attraction) #### Shopping Center Forum Aveiro You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Shopping Center Forum Aveiro during your visit to Cacia. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.ca/Shopping-Center-Forum-Aveiro-Aveiro.d553248621563221207.Vacation-Attraction) #### Estadio Municipal de Aveiro Catch an event at Estadio Municipal de Aveiro during your trip to Esgueira. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.ca/Estadio-Municipal-De-Aveiro-Aveiro.d6118496.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 Vera Cruz ![Traditional boats on the canal in Aveiro, Portugal. Aveiro River on a sunny afternoon on a summer day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10662/73f40d1f-ba39-43ee-b5e9-dce2f7035157.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Aveiro ![Costa Nova Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116900/c87883b8-1d48-415b-a145-bb8e56ea073e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ilhavo ![Torreira Marina on the Aveiro Lagoon in Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046922/c5b19428-4dc4-4243-ac48-edb8458c1be4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Torreira ![Aerial view of Torreira beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6319773/68b513ce-623c-409c-bbd8-ef38043770ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Murtosa ![Beautifull place to see fishermen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021409/bf126290-28cb-4d07-9b2a-1b11780df88b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gafanha da Nazaré ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Vera Cruz worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Vera Cruz? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Vera Cruz? ### Is three days enough to stay in Vera Cruz? ### Is Vera Cruz a walkable neighbourhood? ### What are some activities to do in Vera Cruz with kids? > - [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) > - [Moliceiro Boat Tour on the Ria de Aveiro](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/moliceiro-boat-tour-on-the-ria-de-aveiro.a5144235.activity-details) > - [Aveiro: Stories, Canals, and Tiles Guided Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aveiro-stories-canals-and-azulejos-guided-walking-tour.a48250056.activity-details) > - [Costa Nova and Barra Beach Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/costa-nova-and-barra-beach-tour.a46949143.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) ### What to do in Vera Cruz for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Vera Cruz? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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