Aveiro Municipality Plans Summer Boat Access

Aveiro municipality plans to launch boat services across the Ria da Aveiro starting in July to combat summer traffic congestion at Costa Nova and Barra beaches. The Aveiro municipality is advancing measures to provide maritime transport for visitors during the upcoming summer season. One plan involves using boats to cross the Ria de Aveiro to reach certain beaches. The local government is currently in discussions with two operators to implement this maritime transport service. The municipality will provide the boat connections to facilitate access. The President of the Ilhavo Municipality announced plans to manage summer beach access for the Barra, Costa Nova, and Vizela areas. These beaches serve as primary coastal access for residents from the Aveiro and Saliceto regions, as well as visitors from interior territories like Salamanca. Additionally, a new parking lot for approximately 400 vehicles, primarily for residents, will be created near the Ria at Barra beach. Road repaving works will also include widening the roadway. Officials aim to prevent these areas from becoming dominated by car parking. The plan involves managing the large space near the Ria to avoid turning the coastline into an extensive parking territory. The municipality intends to limit parking expansion to preserve the character of the beaches.