Murtosa
Murtosa is a town and municipality in Beira Litoral, Portugal.
Understand
Murtosa (moor-TOH-zuh, /muɾ.ˈto.zɐ/) municipality has 10,488 residents (2021 preliminary), with about 3,700 living in the town. The municipality is split in two by the Ria de Aveiro, a lagoon. The town of Torreira lies on the Atlantic Ocean, while Murtosa itself is inland on the lagoon.
Visitor information
- 1 Turismo da Torreira, Avenida Hintze Ribeiro 32, Torreira.
Get in
Get around
Map of Murtosa
Murtosa has Portugal's highest rate of bicycle usage, with 17% of the population using one to get to work or school.
See
Do
- 1 Praia da Torreira (Torreira Beach). Popular sandy beach reachable via bicycle paths.
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Eat
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Sleep
- 1 Pousada Ria, Aveiro (Pousada da Torreira Murtosa, Ria de Aveiro), Bico do Muranzel, Torreira, ☏ +351 234 860 180, guest@pousadas.pt. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 11:00. Three-star, 20-room pousada. In the isthmus that connects Murtosa to the beaches of São Jacinto, the inn is set in a preserved area with a unique natural beauty. Surrounded by water, this is the ideal spot for fishing, water sports or going to the beautiful beaches which are near the Costa Nova's typical colourful houses. The 1960s building was constructed on pillars on the water. Amenities include outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, bar, in-room balconies, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. €75-165.