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Municipality in Centro, Portugal
Photo: Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Murtosa is a town and municipality in Beira Litoral, Portugal.
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Murtosa Municipal Museum
Museum dedicated to Murtosa's eel canning industry.
At this museum/shipyard, you can experience the art and industry of building Murtosa's colourful traditional moliceiro and bateira boats.
Murtosa Ethnographic Museum
Displays artefacts about fishing and farming life in the municipality.
Bico Beach
Sandy beach inland on Aveiro Lagoon.
Monte Branco Beach
Sandy Beach on Aveiro Lagoon, popular with families.
Torreira Beach
Popular sandy beach on the Atlantic Ocean reachable via bicycle paths.
Aveiro Lagoon
The lagoon is a special protection area where birdwatchers can spot many species.
Café, bar, and light meals.
Fish and seafood a block from the beach.
Seafood restaurant near the beach.
Three-room guest house with free Wi-Fi and free parking.
Campground and bungalows.
Bed and breakfast with outdoor pool, sun terrace, solarium, bar, restaurant, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. Breakfast features vegetarian options.
Pousada da Torreira Murtosa, Ria de Aveiro
Three-star, 20-room pousada. In the isthmus that connects Murtosa to the beaches of São Jacinto, the inn is set in a preserved area with a unique natural beauty. Surrounded by water, this is the ideal spot for fishing, water sports or going to the beautiful beaches which are near the Costa Nova's typical colourful houses. The 1960s building was constructed on pillars on the water. Amenities include outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, bar, in-room balconies, free Wi-Fi, and free parking.
The nearest train station is at Estarreja. Auto Viação da Murtosa] provides bus connections into town.
Read in the guideMurtosa has Portugal's highest rate of bicycle usage, with 17% of the population using one to get to work or school. During the summer, free bike rentals are available at three locations.
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