Title: Ilhavo Travel Guide: Best of Ilhavo, Aveiro District Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ilhavo](https://expedia.co.uk/Ilhavo-Hotels.d6034612.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Ilhavo](https://expedia.co.uk/Ilhavo-Holiday-Rentals.d6034612.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Ilhavo](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Ilhavo.d6034612.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Ilhavo Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ilhavo.d6034612.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ilhavo Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ilhavo.d6034612.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ilhavo Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Costa Nova Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233151-Costa-Nova-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Barra Beach which includes a coastal town, general coastal views and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233474-Barra-Beach-Praia-Da-Barra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Costa Nova Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233145-Costa-Nova-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Barra Beach showing a coastal town and a sunset as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233471-Barra-Beach-Praia-Da-Barra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Barra Beach showing general coastal views and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233478-Barra-Beach-Praia-Da-Barra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Ilhavo Things to do - Top hotels in Ilhavo - Top Holiday Rentals in Ilhavo ![Hotel Ílhavo Plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1064600/1064558/07bae402_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Ílhavo Plaza Av. Mario Sacramento, 113, Ilhavo Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ilhavo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (318 reviews) "This is a great hotel to stay. The breakfast was amazing, the pool and bedrooms were really nice. The staff were very friendly, professional and helpful. We will definitely come back here." Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=1064558&PinnedHotelID=1064558&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034612) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=1064558&PinnedHotelID=1064558&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034612) ![Montebelo Vista Alegre Ílhavo Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12730000/12721000/12720981/2a9c2ed8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Montebelo Vista Alegre Ílhavo Hotel Hotel Estrada da Ponte nº 10, Ilhavo £126 5 Oct - 6 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ilhavo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Costa Nova Beach and Fabrica de Porcelana ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews) "Excellent hotel. Definitely 5 star" Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F10%2F2025&endDate=06%2F10%2F2025&selected=12720981&PinnedHotelID=12720981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034612) ![Hotel Farol](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5130000/5126400/5126318/6745bc93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Farol Largo do Farol, Praia da Barra, Ilhavo £74 12 Oct - 13 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ilhavo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 10 beach bars and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Costa Nova Beach and Barra Beach are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews) "Great location. View of the lighthouse from your b" Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F10%2F2025&endDate=13%2F10%2F2025&selected=5126318&PinnedHotelID=5126318&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034612) [See all 599 properties in Ilhavo](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6034612) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![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) ### T2 Beachfront with Wraparound Terrace - Praia da Barra - Casa Indigo Ilhavo, Aveiro District Stay at this beach apartment in Ilhavo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a water park. Popular attractions Costa Nova Beach and Barra Beach are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews) "The property is well located and very comfortable. All the amenities described were spot on. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend Casa Indigo." Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ilhavo-Hotels-T2-Beachfront-With-Wraparound-Terrace-Praia-Da-Barra-Casa-Indigo.h33907111.Hotel-Information) ![House Aveiro heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33480000/33478800/33478798/fcba4e5a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### House Aveiro heated pool Gafanha do Carmo, Aveiro Stay at this holiday home in Ilhavo. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Costa Nova Beach and Barra Beach are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews) "Great home for families! There was room for everyone. Would love to stay there again!" Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ilhavo-Hotels-House-Aveiro-Heated-Pool.h33478798.Hotel-Information) ![Typical house 150 m from the beach of Costa Nova in Aveiro with 3 BR and terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19490000/19487000/19486934/f4800f37_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Typical house 150 m from the beach of Costa Nova in Aveiro with 3 BR and terrace Gafanha da Encarnação, Aveiro District Stay at this holiday home in Ilhavo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Costa Nova Beach and Barra Beach are located nearby. House needs some repairs. "Not too bad" Reviewed on 30 Sept 2023 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ilhavo-Hotels-Typical-House-150-M-From-The-Beach-Of-Costa-Nova-In-Aveiro-With-3-BR-And-Terrace.h19486934.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Ilhavo](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6034612&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Forte-Da-Barra-Gafanha-da-Nazare.d553248621562514572.Attraction) #### Fabrica de Porcelana da Vista Alegre You can spend time exploring the galleries in Fabrica de Porcelana da Vista Alegre during your travels in Ilhavo. Amble around the area's forests or visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fabrica-De-Porcelana-Da-Vista-Alegre-Ilhavo.d553248621532486644.Attraction) #### Ílhavo Maritime Museum You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ílhavo Maritime Museum during your travels in Ilhavo. Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ilhavo-Maritime-Museum-Ilhavo.d966462914768781312.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Aveiro: Horseback Riding at a Pedagogical Farm](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45945163/dcf831ea-cd00-477f-8525-8a556b0fe1e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aveiro: Horseback Riding at a Pedagogical Farm £22 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/aveiro-horseback-riding-at-a-pedagogical-farm.a45945163.activity-details) ![Boat Trip in Aveiro ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48862204/57072bed-0da9-43bd-a03e-22345e26cd7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Boat Trip in Aveiro £35 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/boat-trip-in-aveiro.a48862204.activity-details) ![Costa Nova Tour Color "Stripe Houses"](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47745862/2f84bb06-b37d-4911-909b-014777a7f4b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Costa Nova Tour Color "Stripe Houses" £22 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/costa-nova-tour-color-stripe-houses.a47745862.activity-details) ![Private Tour of the Portuguese Venice Aveiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49243862/da5c6b6c-18f9-461e-9a10-f58eb83b29ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Tour of the Portuguese Venice Aveiro £415 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-of-the-portuguese-venice-aveiro.a49243862.activity-details) ![Capelha do senhor da Pedra](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47003783/10340280-b6eb-4aa6-a55e-7c9ad52ac00c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aveiro with cruise, Costa Nova and Capelha do Senhor da Pedra. £47 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/aveiro-with-cruise.a47003783.activity-details) ![colorful boats docked along the water channel in Porto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/366358/c42f74e6-dac6-4956-8103-36af3f479c2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aveiro Half-Day Tour with Moliceiro Cruise £42 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/aveiro-half-day-tour-with-moliceiro-cruise.a366358.activity-details) [See all activities in Ilhavo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ilhavo.d6034612.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Ilhavo ![Barra Beach as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233458-Barra-Beach-Praia-Da-Barra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gafanha da Nazaré [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gafanha-Da-Nazare.dx3000021409) - Cities near Ilhavo - Places of interest [Sao Jacinto](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Jacinto.dx6055592)[Gafanha da Nazaré](https://expedia.co.uk/Gafanha-Da-Nazare.dx3000021409) - [Costa Nova Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Costa-Nova-Beach-Portugal.d6116900.Attraction) - [Fabrica de Porcelana da Vista Alegre](https://expedia.co.uk/Fabrica-De-Porcelana-Da-Vista-Alegre-Ilhavo.d553248621532486644.Attraction) - [Praia de Mira Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-De-Mira-Beach-Portugal.d6116894.Attraction) - [Furadouro Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Furadouro-Beach-Ovar.d553248634821086399.Attraction) - [Aveiro Salt Pans](https://expedia.co.uk/Aveiro-Salt-Pans-Aveiro.d553248621556207144.Attraction) - [São Pedro de Maceda Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Pedro-De-Maceda-Beach-Ovar.d553248634821082616.Attraction) - [Praca da Republica](https://expedia.co.uk/Praca-Da-Republica-Aveiro.d6116896.Attraction) - [São Jacinto Dunes Natural Reserve](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Jacinto-Dunes-Natural-Reserve-Portugal.d553248621532957747.Attraction) - [La Salette Park](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Salette-Park-Oliveira-De-Azemeis.d6314079.Attraction) - [Igreja de Ois da Ribeira](https://expedia.co.uk/Igreja-De-Ois-Da-Ribeira-Agueda.d6264094.Attraction) - [Circular Pedestrian Bridge](https://expedia.co.uk/Circular-Pedestrian-Bridge-Aveiro.d553248635919601892.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in 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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