The Vouga River is one of the main rivers of central Portugal.
It springs in the Sierra da Lapa (municipality of Aguiar da Beira),
at an altitude of about 930 m, and flows into the Atlantic through the
Ria de Aveiro lagoon — a stunning coastal wetland. Its peaceful course
crosses the districts of Viseu and Aveiro, shaping green valleys and
traditional landscapes.
sourceLapa mountains (Aguiar da Beira)
mouthRia de Aveiro (Atlantic Ocean)
major tributariesCaima, Sul, Antuã, Águeda
cities on banksSão Pedro do Sul, Vouzela, Aveiro (nearby)
notable factestuary forms the rich Ria de Aveiro — “Portugal’s Venice”