Sweet City of Aveiro
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Port
Leixoes (Porto), Portugal
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$79.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Once a seaweed boat and now your transportation for this fun excursion, a moliceiro is a type of boat that is unique to Portugal's Aveiro region. Step aboard and you're off to explore the inland Aveiro channels, which boast calm waters and offer a 'highway' through the city that showcases it from a waterside perspective.
You'll come ashore for an interesting workshop at the Oficina do Doce Fabric that shows you how a food specialty of the region -- ovos moles -- is made. It's difficult to translate this name, but is often described as 'sweet soft eggs'. This confection features an egg-based center encased in a thin crust of delicious pastry.
Learn more about ovos moles and other typical local pastries by watching a fascinating short movie about Aveiro's history and culinary traditions. After the movie, visit the production process and a couple of volunteers will be able to join in and assist with the filling and cutting of these tasty treats. Of course, samples are offered to everyone.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair.