Costa Nova Beach, near Aveiro and Ílhavo, is famous for its brightly painted striped houses
known as palheiros.
These former fishermen’s houses, painted in red, blue, green, and yellow stripes, create
one of the most photogenic scenes in Portugal.
For travelers, Costa Nova combines long sandy beaches, the Atlantic Ocean, seafood
restaurants, and relaxed coastal vibes, making it ideal for a day trip.
- 📸 Photograph the iconic colorful striped houses along the lagoon-side avenue 🏠 ✨
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- 🏖️ Relax on the wide sandy expanse of [Praia da Costa Nova](http://googleusercontent.com/map_location_reference/2) 🌊 🧘
- 🚶 Walk along the wooden boardwalks and natural dunes for stunning ocean views 🍃 👣
- 🦀 Try exceptionally fresh seafood at a variety of traditional local restaurants 🥘 😋
- 🏄 Enjoy seasonal water activities such as kite surfing and bodyboarding in the Atlantic waves 🌊 🤙
- 🚗 Drive from Aveiro in about fifteen to twenty minutes by car or taxi 🛣️ 🏁
- 🚌 Board the regular bus connections that run frequently between Aveiro and Costa Nova 🎫 🏙️
- 🚲 Pedal along the flat and scenic cycling route that hugs the lagoon waters 🛤️ ✅
- 🅿️ Find public parking available near the main beach zone and residential streets 🚗 📍
- 🕒 Arrive early during summer weekends as the town can become very busy 📅 🛑
- 🧥 Bring a light jacket because the Atlantic winds can be quite strong 🌬️ ❄️
- 🏠 Show respect to the local residents as many striped houses are private homes 🏘️ 🛡️
- 🧴 Use plenty of sun protection during the intense midday hours on the beach ☀️ 🛡️
- 📍 11:00 AM – Arrive at the village and walk through the famous striped houses area 📸 ✨
- 🏖️ 12:00 PM – Relax on the soft sand or take a stroll through the natural dunes 👣 🌊
- 🍽️ 1:30 PM – Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch at a restaurant facing the lagoon or ocean 🐟 😋
- 🌅 3:00 PM – Continue your afternoon journey toward Barra Beach or nearby lagoon viewpoints 🗺️ 👣
