The Pousada Torreira - Murtosa is situated on the isthmus that connects Murtosa to the beaches of São Jacinto. It is in a preserved area with a unique natural beauty with its verandas overlooking the Aveiro River tributary where during the evening you can watch the fishermen at work on the traditional "Moliceiros" boats. Surrounded by water this pousada is ideal for fishing, water sports or visiting the beautiful beaches which are near the Costa Nova's colourful houses.
The Pousada Torreira - Murtosa has 20 guest rooms with a fantastic view over the Ria (estuary). All are air conditioned and come equipped with cable television, a mini bar, bathroom with hair dryer and bathrobes, a safety deposit box and direct dial telephone.
Activities at the pousada Ria de Aveiro include a private beach, tennis court, swimming pool, fishing and mountain biking. In the immediate environs you will find golf, boat trips, horse riding, country walks and a shooting range. Or you can visit some of the local attractions like the Natural Reserve of S. Jacinto dunes, fishing craft in Torreira, the Ria salt-marshes, Costa Nova typical houses, Bestiga and Bico quay in Murtosa, the S. Domings Cathedral and Aveiro Museum, the Vista Alegre Historical Museum - Ilhavo and Egas Moniz House Museum in Estarreja.
The restaurant at the pousada is famous for its regional cuisine including dishes like mussels on a skewer, eel stew, bean stew with suckling pig and local egg pudding
