{"id":1168,"date":"2022-10-14T17:55:57","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T17:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/?p=1168"},"modified":"2024-01-23T17:43:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T17:43:17","slug":"portugals-gem-costa-nova-and-how-to-get-there-from-porto-by-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/?p=1168&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Portugal&#8217;s gem: Costa Nova (and how to get there from Porto by train)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ever wondered how would The Sims world look like in real life? Picture perfect, little town where the trees are greener, life feels better, people are happier? There is a place like this and it&#8217;s only an hour drive from Porto! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Costa Nova is one of the rarest towns where everything, literally everything seems just flawless. Between the beach and lagoon there&#8217;s this stretch of colorful, striped, quirky houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"831\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1139\" src=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06774-831x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06774-831x1024.jpg 831w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06774-scaled-227x280.jpg 227w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06774-scaled-600x739.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06774-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06774-768x946.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06774-1247x1536.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06774-1662x2048.jpg 1662w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06774-1140x1405.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06774-1920x2366.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" data-id=\"2361\" src=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC06799-1024x665-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC06799-1024x665-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC06799-1024x665-2-280x182.jpg 280w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC06799-1024x665-2-600x390.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC06799-1024x665-2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC06799-1024x665-2-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To get to Costa Nova by train, you&#8217;ll need to stop at this charming, located in the west of Portugal town called Aveiro, which is known for its canals and colorful painted gondola-type boats (mollifiers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We didn&#8217;t stay there for a night but here are some options that I loved: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/aveiro-palace.pl.html?aid=303948&amp;label=aveiro-go5kjy5Ozw7cNtXxaen1qQS392876326000%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap185%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-3415738701%3Alp9045455%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9Yf5EcukO1MOGLSSAuId8ToA&amp;sid=4672e66562261788278762446dd8a4ab&amp;dest_id=-2158957;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=10;hpos=10;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1664804968;srpvid=c3a76133c0ec0308;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;#hotelTmpl\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/aveiro-palace.pl.html?aid=303948&amp;label=aveiro-go5kjy5Ozw7cNtXxaen1qQS392876326000%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap185%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-3415738701%3Alp9045455%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9Yf5EcukO1MOGLSSAuId8ToA&amp;sid=4672e66562261788278762446dd8a4ab&amp;dest_id=-2158957;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=10;hpos=10;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1664804968;srpvid=c3a76133c0ec0308;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;#hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\">Hotel Aveiro Palace<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/meliahottiaveiro.pl.html?aid=303948&amp;label=aveiro-go5kjy5Ozw7cNtXxaen1qQS392876326000%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap185%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-3415738701%3Alp9045455%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9Yf5EcukO1MOGLSSAuId8ToA&amp;sid=4672e66562261788278762446dd8a4ab\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/meliahottiaveiro.pl.html?aid=303948&amp;label=aveiro-go5kjy5Ozw7cNtXxaen1qQS392876326000%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap185%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-3415738701%3Alp9045455%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9Yf5EcukO1MOGLSSAuId8ToA&amp;sid=4672e66562261788278762446dd8a4ab\" target=\"_blank\">Melia Ria Hotel &amp; Spa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/innapartments-avenida-60.pl.html?aid=303948&amp;label=aveiro-go5kjy5Ozw7cNtXxaen1qQS392876326000%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap185%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-3415738701%3Alp9045455%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9Yf5EcukO1MOGLSSAuId8ToA&amp;sid=4672e66562261788278762446dd8a4ab&amp;dest_id=-2158957;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=6;hpos=6;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1664804968;srpvid=c3a76133c0ec0308;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;#hotelTmpl\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/innapartments-avenida-60.pl.html?aid=303948&amp;label=aveiro-go5kjy5Ozw7cNtXxaen1qQS392876326000%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap185%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-3415738701%3Alp9045455%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9Yf5EcukO1MOGLSSAuId8ToA&amp;sid=4672e66562261788278762446dd8a4ab&amp;dest_id=-2158957;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=6;hpos=6;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1664804968;srpvid=c3a76133c0ec0308;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;#hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\">Avenida 60 Premium Apartments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/cais-do-pescador.pl.html?aid=303948&amp;label=aveiro-go5kjy5Ozw7cNtXxaen1qQS392876326000%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap185%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-3415738701%3Alp9045455%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9Yf5EcukO1MOGLSSAuId8ToA&amp;sid=4672e66562261788278762446dd8a4ab&amp;dest_id=-2158957;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=32;hpos=7;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1664805380;srpvid=c3a76133c0ec0308;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;#hotelTmpl\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/cais-do-pescador.pl.html?aid=303948&amp;label=aveiro-go5kjy5Ozw7cNtXxaen1qQS392876326000%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap185%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-3415738701%3Alp9045455%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9Yf5EcukO1MOGLSSAuId8ToA&amp;sid=4672e66562261788278762446dd8a4ab&amp;dest_id=-2158957;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=32;hpos=7;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1664805380;srpvid=c3a76133c0ec0308;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;#hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\">Cais do Pescador<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1142\" src=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06882-773x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06882-773x1024.jpg 773w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06882-scaled-211x280.jpg 211w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06882-scaled-600x795.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06882-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06882-768x1017.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06882-1159x1536.jpg 1159w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06882-1546x2048.jpg 1546w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06882-1140x1510.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06882-1920x2544.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06882-scaled.jpg 1932w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" data-id=\"2362\" src=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06878-1-1024x583-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06878-1-1024x583-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06878-1-1024x583-1-280x159.jpg 280w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06878-1-1024x583-1-600x342.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06878-1-1024x583-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06878-1-1024x583-1-768x437.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Aveiro seemed adorable however the main reason we came all this way from Porto was to see iconic Costa Nova. It was such a wonderful journey, all the views from the train got us speechless!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1140\" src=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06734-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06734-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06734-scaled-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06734-scaled-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06734-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06734-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06734-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06734-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06734-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06734-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1141\" src=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06737-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06737-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06737-scaled-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06737-scaled-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06737-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06737-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06737-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06737-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06737-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06737-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Aveiro from Porto by train?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Train is relatevely the cheapest and easiest option to get to Aveiro from Porto. There&#8217;s a direct train departing from Sao Bento or Porto-Campanha station that&#8217;ll take you to Aveiro in less than an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sao Bento is hands down the most amazing station I have ever seen, look at all the azulejos! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get your tickets online (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cp.pt\/passageiros\/en\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cp.pt\/passageiros\/en\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>) or directly from the vending machines at the station, they cost between \u20ac3,55 and \u20ac15 (one way). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to get a window seat and enjoy the prettiest views! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get to Costa Nova from Aveiro, you can either get a taxi (\u20ac12 &#8211; \u20ac15) or a bus (\u20ac2 &#8211; \u20ac3) departing from Aveiro &#8211; CTT and arriving at Costa Nova &#8211; Marina. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1157\" src=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/665-05-2022-18-53-42-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/665-05-2022-18-53-42-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/665-05-2022-18-53-42-1-scaled-187x280.jpg 187w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/665-05-2022-18-53-42-1-scaled-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/665-05-2022-18-53-42-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/665-05-2022-18-53-42-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/665-05-2022-18-53-42-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/665-05-2022-18-53-42-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/665-05-2022-18-53-42-1-1140x1710.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/665-05-2022-18-53-42-1-1920x2881.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/665-05-2022-18-53-42-1-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06800-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06800-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06800-1-scaled-187x280.jpg 187w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06800-1-scaled-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06800-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06800-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06800-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06800-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06800-1-1140x1710.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06800-1-1920x2880.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC06800-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Glimpses of dazzling <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ZDASipQaNB9jQ4uE6\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ZDASipQaNB9jQ4uE6\" target=\"_blank\">Casas de colores<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What defines Costa Nova? 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Picture perfect, little town where the trees are greener, life feels better, people are happier? There is a place like this and it&#8217;s only an hour drive from Porto! Costa Nova is one of the rarest towns where everything, literally everything seems just flawless. Between the beach and lagoon there&#8217;s this stretch of colorful, striped, quirky houses. To get to Costa Nova by train, you&#8217;ll need to stop at this charming, located in the west of Portugal town called Aveiro, which is known for its canals and colorful painted gondola-type boats (mollifiers). 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