Torreira

Torreira is a coastal settlement covering 32.09 square kilometers with approximately 2,908 residents, featuring Atlantic beaches that connect to the Ria de Aveiro lagoon system through extensive sandy shores and traditional fishing infrastructure.

Established as a civil parish in 1926 and elevated to town status in 1997, Torreira developed around traditional fishing activities and maritime commerce, with its growth closely tied to the exploitation of coastal and lagoon resources.

The community celebrates the annual Romaria de São Paio da Torreira, one of the most important religious festivals in the lagoon area, attracting thousands of faithful visitors for processions, cultural manifestations and popular events.

Visitors can access the town via major roads connecting to Aveiro and central Portugal, with local amenities including restaurants serving regional cuisine, accommodation facilities, and bicycle rental services for exploring coastal trails.

Torreira serves as a departure point for traditional moliceiro boat tours, colorful vessels originally used for seaweed collection that now represent a living tradition combining tourism with regional cultural heritage.