Decorated sterns and rudders of Moliceiro (seaweed) boats on the canals in Aveiro, Portugal. Now used for tourist trips.
Decorated sterns and rudders of Moliceiro (seaweed) boats on the canals in Aveiro, Portugal. Now used for tourist trips. The Moliceiro boats are one of the major highlights of the canals in Aveiro, Portugal. These half-moon shaped boats have a big-dimensioned mast and helm. Their small draught allows them to move in less deep channels, for in these circumstances they are set into motion by a wooden pole. These boats were used for collecting and transporting the “moliço” (ria vegetation, used for fertilizing agricultural fields), goods and cattle. Nowadays they stand out as a tourism attraction. What also makes them unique is the décor. They are painted with strong colours and drawings, depicting several themes, from romantic or religious scenes to humorous motives. This type of traditional boat is produced in Pardilhó zone, in the councils of Ílhavo, Murtosa and of course, Aveiro. You can watch them every year in Summer during the Moliceiros’ Regatta that takes place between Torreira and Aveiro.
Size: 2672px × 3824px
Location: Aveiro, Portugal
Photo credit: © Derek Gale / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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