Ílhavo is a Portuguese town with a population of around 40 000 people, known for being home of the tallest lighthouse in Portugal and brightly painted houeses called Palheiros. Visit the Maritime Museum of Ílhavo and learn about the history of cod fishing in the area. Go one of the beaches for a lazy day of relaxing or crazy watersports. Visit the Vista Alegre museum of porcelain and the Farol da Barra lighthouse.