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Ovar
February-March for Carnival; otherwise spring and autumn for mild weatherBest time
PortugalRegion
Ovar is a town near Aveiro known as Portugal's unofficial carnival capital, with one of the country's biggest Carnival parades, and for the traditional azulejo-tiled house facades in its centre.
About Ovar
Ovar is a town near Aveiro known as Portugal's unofficial carnival capital, with one of the country's biggest Carnival parades, and for the traditional azulejo-tiled house facades in its centre.
Country: PortugalLanguage: PortugueseCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: WET (UTC+0)
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Ovar is a town near Aveiro known as Portugal's unofficial carnival capital, with one of the country's biggest Carnival parades, and for the traditional azulejo-tiled house facades in its centre.
Best forCarnival season visits; a quieter alternative base near Aveiro; tile-facade architecture walks
When to goFebruary-March for Carnival; otherwise spring and autumn for mild weather
Getting aroundWalkable centre; train station on the Lisboa-Porto line; regional buses
Where to stayCentral Ovar near the historic tiled streets
Maybe skip ifYou want beach resort infrastructure right in town - the coast is a short trip away
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