Aveiro is a small town with everything at hand, such as shopping centres, cinemas, supermarkets, bars and restaurants, hotels and residentials, exhibitions. The town is plain and bright. The best time to go there should be end of summer, beginning of autumn, although march is usually very nice too. The town is very humid, so at night it's always a bit cold. You can have a pretty good idea of the town in about three to four days either walking or riding a BUGA (free bike of Aveiro). Don't miss the canals, the University Library (if you're in to architecture), the Bairro da Beira Mar, the Marinha da Troncalhada, the old train station, the Forum shopping centre and surrondings. You have to try the food there which is usually very good. Try fish and sea food, but be careful if you're not used to it. You have to try the sweets in Aveiro all made of egg yolk and sugar. to name just a few: ovos moles, castanhas de ovos, broinhas de pao de ló (my favorite!). Also try the "tripa", a snack made of soft biscuit filled with whatever you like: chocolate, eggs, marmelades, cheese... my favorite is chocolat mint! People are usually friendly in restaurants, bars and also on the streets and they will always try to help you... even though they might not fully understand you. For a bit of nightlife try the Praça do Peixe, named after the fish market, where you can find a bunch of small bars. My favorites: Botirao and El Greco.
