Title: Visit Gafanha da Nazaré: 2026 Travel Guide for Gafanha da Nazaré, Ilhavo | Expedia.com

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# Gafanha da Nazaré

## Travel Guide

![Beautifull place to see fishermen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021409/bf126290-28cb-4d07-9b2a-1b11780df88b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Beautifull place to see fishermen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021409/bf126290-28cb-4d07-9b2a-1b11780df88b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![#farol #lighthouse

Farol bonito construído no final do século XIX. Tem mais de 60m de altura e é um marco da região de Ílhavo. É possível subir ao topo em determinados dias. É bom os interessados se informarem com antecedência. No entorno há boas opções de restaurantes. É comum se verem pescadores e banhistas na praia em frente do farol.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021409/324d4358-742d-4542-9802-4c9b42cf3c1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![#farol #lighthouse 

Farol bonito construído no final do século XIX. Tem mais de 60m de altura e é um marco da região de Ílhavo. É possível subir ao topo em determinados dias. É bom os interessados se informarem com antecedência. No entorno há boas opções de restaurantes. É comum se verem pescadores e banhistas na praia em frente do farol.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021409/9db60078-b064-4e1b-a418-efa852083134.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Barra Beach which includes a sunset and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116898/20d94160-07d9-4c74-b9d8-1aa987d294c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Gafanha da Nazaré

Things to do

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Hotel Farol

Largo do Farol Ilhavo 

$77 nightly

$82 total

Mar 12 - Mar 13

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Ilhavo. Enjoy free WiFi, 10 beach bars, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Costa Nova Beach and Barra Beach are located ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)

Excellent hotel in a fabulous location! Try the restaurant Pur nearby and walk to the beach and lighthouse! Gorgeous sunsets there!!

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

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T2 Beachfront with Wraparound Terrace - Praia da Barra - Casa Indigo

 Ilhavo Aveiro District

Book a stay at this beach apartment in Ilhavo. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions Costa Nova Beach and Barra Beach are located ...

10/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)

Everything was great the host Maria was excellent explained everything to us we had no problems in this wonderful property. There is everything you need and more. Close to restaurants and the beach a shop across the road.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

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Almaa da Ria

R. Roberto Ivens Ilhavo Aveiro

$123 nightly

$131 total

Mar 10 - Mar 11

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this cottage in Ilhavo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Costa Nova Beach and Centro Cultural da Gafanha da Nazaré ...

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![T2 Beachfront with Wraparound Terrace - Praia da Barra - Casa Indigo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33910000/33907200/33907111/a23af4f7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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T2 Beachfront with Wraparound Terrace - Praia da Barra - Casa Indigo

 Ilhavo Aveiro District

Book a stay at this beach apartment in Ilhavo. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions Costa Nova Beach and Barra Beach are located ...

10/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)

Everything was great the host Maria was excellent explained everything to us we had no problems in this wonderful property. There is everything you need and more. Close to restaurants and the beach a shop across the road.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

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![Almaa da Ria](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120580000/120575500/120575460/6fe59df0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Almaa da Ria

R. Roberto Ivens Ilhavo Aveiro

Stay at this cottage in Ilhavo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Costa Nova Beach and Centro Cultural da Gafanha da Nazaré ...

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![VILLA Sao Nicolau Gafanha de Nazaré, Aveiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34600000/34591000/34590924/9ae3e9de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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VILLA Sao Nicolau Gafanha de Nazaré, Aveiro

 Gafanha da Nazaré Aveiro

Book a stay at this golf villa in Ilhavo. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Costa Nova Beach and Centro Cultural da Gafanha ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)

Amazing house

Great house close to everything's Everything you need inside a house for any amount of stay and great host Definitely staying again

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024

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### Popular places to visit

#### 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.com/Fabrica-De-Porcelana-Da-Vista-Alegre-Ilhavo.d553248621532486644.Vacation-Attraction)

#### 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. 

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#### 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. 

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### Things to do

![Panoramic Boat City Tour in Aveiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48263465/26c002aa-f2b4-4203-b527-7c9d56e3c351.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Panoramic Boat City Tour in Aveiro

$18

per adult

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![Costa Nova and Barra Beach Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46949143/3e16ed07-c1d3-4e46-a029-4c6ce32f0f94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Costa Nova and Barra Beach Tour

$24

per adult

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![Aveiro: Horse Riding Experience with Instructor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48114332/e076ca90-d886-41a3-bd1e-f33a1c8d0d11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Aveiro: Horse Riding Experience with Instructor

$53

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/aveiro-horse-riding-experience-with-instructor.a48114332.activity-details)

![Moliceiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2758689/4d68fcd7-a7e5-43a0-b70a-65ab4066a811.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Aveiro Canal Cruise in Traditional Moliceiro Boat

$15

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/aveiro-canal-cruise-in-traditional-moliceiro-boat.a2758689.activity-details)

![Tuk Tuk Tour in Aveiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46937750/a2944aeb-5eb5-49df-8979-64255c5e55b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tuk Tuk Tour in Aveiro

$15

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tuk-tuk-tour-in-aveiro.a46937750.activity-details)

![Boat tour of the highlights of the Ria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50255907/d606327f-d644-4c77-83e0-6d93daed78d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Boat tour of the highlights of the Ria

$59

per adult

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## Cities near Gafanha da Nazaré

![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 showing a beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116900/c87883b8-1d48-415b-a145-bb8e56ea073e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Ilhavo

![Barra Beach featuring a coastal town, a lighthouse and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116898/acfdae0a-bd17-41b8-8fee-cb4c4f82715c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Barra

![Some call it "The Venice of Portugal."

Aveiro, Portugal

#Portugal #aveiro #colors #reflex #water #boat #waterreflex ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10662/9180e64e-3339-46aa-a769-098ec3a92c9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Gloria

- Cities near Gafanha da Nazaré
- Places of interest

[Aveiro](https://expedia.com/Aveiro.dx10662)[Ilhavo](https://expedia.com/Ilhavo.dx6034612)[Barra](https://expedia.com/Barra.dx6047530)[Sao Jacinto](https://expedia.com/Sao-Jacinto.dx6055592)[Gloria](https://expedia.com/Gloria.dx6348394)[Gafanha da Encarnacao](https://expedia.com/Gafanha-Da-Encarnacao.dx3000480137)

- [Barra Beach ](https://expedia.com/Barra-Beach-Portugal.d6116898.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Forte da Barra ](https://expedia.com/Forte-Da-Barra-Ilhavo.d553248621562514572.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Costa Nova Beach ](https://expedia.com/Costa-Nova-Beach-Portugal.d6116900.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Praia de Mira Beach ](https://expedia.com/Praia-De-Mira-Beach-Portugal.d6116894.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Aveiro Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Aveiro-Cathedral-Aveiro.d553248635923089517.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Praca da Republica ](https://expedia.com/Praca-Da-Republica-Aveiro.d6116896.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Furadouro Beach ](https://expedia.com/Furadouro-Beach-Ovar.d553248634821086399.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Aveiro Salt Pans ](https://expedia.com/Aveiro-Salt-Pans-Aveiro.d553248621556207144.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Sao Jacinto Beach ](https://expedia.com/Sao-Jacinto-Beach-Portugal.d6116902.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Torreira Beach ](https://expedia.com/Torreira-Beach-Portugal.d6116904.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Shopping Center Forum Aveiro ](https://expedia.com/Shopping-Center-Forum-Aveiro-Aveiro.d553248621563221207.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Estadio Municipal de Aveiro ](https://expedia.com/Estadio-Municipal-De-Aveiro-Aveiro.d6118496.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Fabrica de Porcelana da Vista Alegre ](https://expedia.com/Fabrica-De-Porcelana-Da-Vista-Alegre-Ilhavo.d553248621532486644.Vacation-Attraction)
- [São Pedro de Maceda Beach ](https://expedia.com/Sao-Pedro-De-Maceda-Beach-Ovar.d553248634821082616.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Museu de Aveiro ](https://expedia.com/Museu-De-Aveiro-Aveiro.d553248621532486689.Vacation-Attraction)
- [São Jacinto Dunes Natural Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Sao-Jacinto-Dunes-Natural-Reserve-Portugal.d553248621532957747.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Bairrada Wine Museum ](https://expedia.com/Bairrada-Wine-Museum-Anadia.d6319002.Vacation-Attraction)
- [La Salette Park ](https://expedia.com/La-Salette-Park-Oliveira-De-Azemeis.d6314079.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Circular Pedestrian Bridge ](https://expedia.com/Circular-Pedestrian-Bridge-Aveiro.d553248635919601892.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Egas Moniz House Museum ](https://expedia.com/Egas-Moniz-House-Museum-Estarreja.d6319240.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Monument to the Emigrants ](https://expedia.com/Monument-To-The-Emigrants-Agueda.d6264087.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Igreja de Fermentelos ](https://expedia.com/Igreja-De-Fermentelos-Agueda.d6264084.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Aliança Underground Museum ](https://expedia.com/Alianca-Underground-Museum-Anadia.d553248635976174731.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Friendship Ties Bridge ](https://expedia.com/Friendship-Ties-Bridge-Aveiro.d771692062089330688.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Oliveira de Azemeis Church ](https://expedia.com/Oliveira-De-Azemeis-Church-Oliveira-De-Azemeis.d6315445.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Largo da Praça Fish Market ](https://expedia.com/Largo-Da-Praca-Fish-Market-Aveiro.d771692568277880832.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Murtosa Municipal Museum ](https://expedia.com/Murtosa-Municipal-Museum-Murtosa.d788682800338980864.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Church of Pardilho ](https://expedia.com/Church-Of-Pardilho-Estarreja.d6319233.Vacation-Attraction)

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