COSTA NOVA || A Coastal Haven of Colourful Houses in Portugal
Where are the beautiful, cheerful striped homes of Costa Nova?
This small coastal haven attracts many tourists, but the prices also reflect a tourist premium. I recommend enjoying lunch in Coimbra before making the trip to Costa Nova, as the eateries that line the beach carry a hefty premium on food prices, as much as three times more for the same dish in Coimbra.
Despite the tourist premium, Costa Nova was a quick detour from our drive up from Coimbra to Aveiro, and the cool sea breeze was a welcome break from Lisbon and Coimbra's heat. The cheerful homes painted in red, yellow, blue, green, pink and more are sure to offer an instant boost to your mood.
So bring a beach blanket, and some snacks, and feel the sand through your toes and the power of the rolling waves as the water sifts across your feet.
Photography by Florence Leung