Edition 24 - Salt

Food & Drink

Eating in Aveiro

Aveiro cuisine is naturally deeply influenced by the sea flavours, for there are many restaurants in the city where we can eat the freshest fish varieties and seafood. And obviously, codfish. Portugal's favourite fish.

Salty baths in Aveiro

The active tourism company Cale do Oiro was born from the passion of a small group of citizens from Aveiro, eager to share the natural and cultural richness with those who visit the city of Aveiro.

Glasswort

Salicornia is a succulent plant that usually grows in salt ponds, on beaches and among mangroves. It is a salty plant with countless benefits for human health that can be used for food purposes. The company Horta da Ria, based in Aveiro, sells fresh salicornia, salicornia powder or green salt and preserved salicornia.

Arts & Culture

Salt Museum in Figueira da Foz

Preserving local salt heritage, promoting sustainability, and offering unique experiences in Figueira da Foz.

SAL - Concept Store

Inspired by Nature, SAL - Concept Store is an online shop where you will find an eclectic selection or art works and exclusive handmade products according to a sustainable production.

Natural salt ponds of Rio Maior

Located at the foothill of Serra de Aire e Candeeiros, 3 km away from the city of Rio Maior, the natural salt ponds of Rio Maior are the only existing inland salt ponds in Portugal. The first reference to these amazing salt ponds date back to 1177.