HNBE3, Aveiro, Portugal
This hotel is situated a stone's throw from Praia da Costa Nova beach in a former porcelain factory that has been renovated and transformed into three separate accommodations, each with its own style. The main hotel is housed the new wing, with views across the wetlands toward the beach, which boasts a minimalist and modern design. The second area is the Master Painter's palace, a classic building with decoration inspired by flora and fauna. Lastly, there is Bairro Vista Alegre, where the factory workers once lived, and which now features deluxe rooms as well as some apartments.
In addition to these accommodation options, the hotel also offers a range of amenities, including two swimming pools, a porcelain museum, a spa, and a gym.
The hotel is divided into three areas, The new wing, Master Painters Palace and the Bairro Vista Alegre.
Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool
SPA
Restaurant
Bar
Gym
Porcelain museum
The hotel's restaurant offers traditional central Portugal region cuisine in a modern ambience and with panoramic views over the Boco River and Ria de Aveiro.
An important university city and the second largest in Portugal’s Centro region, after Coimbra, Aveiro has a life of its own yet the historic centre is really quite small and easy to get along with. Once an important port, the city fell into decline due to the silting up of the river mouth but was given a new lease of life in the early 1800s by the opening of the canal system, which nowadays contribute much of the unique charm of this city earning it the nickname ‘the Venice of Portugal’. Further charms were added during the late 19th and early 20th century with the boom in Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture which line the canals and the square of the old town. No visit to Aveiro would be complete without a ride in a ‘Moliceiro’. These colourful, gondola-like boats, originally used for seaweed harvesting, are the best way to discover the canals, outer waterways and salt pans. Right on the Atlantic coast Aveiro of course offers all the attractions of a traditional seaside holiday. The surfy beaches of Barra, Costa Nova do Prado, and Gafanha da Nazaré start just 10 minutes’ drive away. You can sail or kayak in the safe waters of the estuary and you have plenty of options to enjoy the local fish and seafood – particularly around the Mercado do Peixe right in the old town.
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