🏙️Portugal
Aveiro
Aveiro offers unique canal charm and university energy - guide to Portugal's Venice.
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Population
80,000
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Highlight
Portuguese Venice with canals and colorful boats
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Country
Portugal
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Air Quality
Excellent
Venice of Portugal with coastal charm, university, and growing tech presence
Quick stats
Cost Index
60/100
Rent (1BR center)
€500–1,300/month
Median Salary
€14,000–24,000 gross
Internet
100–300 Mbps
Safety
Very safe
Transport
Buses, bikes, boats, walking
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
CentroBeira-MarEsgueiraGlóriaVera Cruz
Key Sectors
EducationTechnologyTourismFishingCeramicsSalt Production
✓ Advantages
- •Unique canal system and colorful moliceiro boats
- •University city with young population
- •Close to beautiful Atlantic beaches
- •Growing tech and innovation sector
- •Affordable cost of living
- •Beautiful Art Nouveau architecture
! Considerations
- •Small city with limited opportunities
- •Windy coastal weather
- •Limited international community
- •Fewer cultural attractions than major cities
Aveiro FAQs
Unique Portuguese experience?
Yes - distinctive canal culture, colorful boats, unique architecture, but limited job opportunities.
Good for university life?
Excellent student city with young energy, affordable living, but small international community.
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