The new Melia Ria Hotel (open at the end of 2005) is located in a superior quality residential development in the centre of Aveiro, with views of the lake formed by the River Ria de Aveiro. Located next to the Cultural and Congress Centre and the train station, just a short distance from the historical heart of the city, 7 km from the beaches, and 60 minutes from Porto airport, with easy access to the A1, IP5 and IC1 highways. The hotel offers just one indoor swimming pool (charge aside: ticket per day 15 euros and for hotel guest 7 euros, for children hotel guest ages 4 up to 12 years inclusive 3.50 euros per day). Internet Access (charge aside). It is already availabe the pay TV service

Location:
Melia Ria is located inthe heart of the city of Aveiro, over a lake part of the Aveiro`s estuary and next to the city Culture and congress center (formerly filds industry) and next to a train station. The hotel is situated in a new area, of big turistic and commercial quality.

Restaurant:
Bar and Restaurants: * Restaurant with Regional and International specialties * Cafeteria * Lobby Bar

Recreation:

• Leisure and Sports: * Extensive entertainment programme for all ages (in summertime) * Wellness Center with Fitness Room, indoor swimming pool (charge aside: ticket per day 15 euros and for hotel guest 7 euros, for children hotel guest ages 4 up to 12 years inclusive 3.50 euros per day). Sauna and jacuzzi (opening 2006). Turkish Bath. * Golf, Tennis courts and water sports nearby
• Services and facilities: The hotel gives you another types of services and facilitites that will make your stay more comfortable and easier such as Business Center with secretarial services, Internet access and fax and photocopy service, Car rental, Wake-up call, Currency exchange, Babysitting and medical services on request, Landry service and Car park/Garage (not included).