Traditionally, Aveiro is known for its canals that flow trough the city, for its characteristic boats, the Moliceiros, for its salt-pans and for its sweet delicacies. On arriving in Aveiro, any visitor will also take in the youth, vigour and dynamism that Aveiro exhibits. Despite its considerable growth in recent years, the city of Aveiro has been able to preserve its quality of life and offer access to the infra-structures and services of any modern urban centre.
Today, Aveiro is an industrial city, a hub of commerce and services and also a centre for culture and leisure, with a burgeoning offer in various forms; cinema, theatre, art exhibitions, music, dance, the plastic arts, science, technology, water sports, night-life …