The park houses the Navio-Museu Santo André, a 71-meter long vessel built in 1948 that operated in the Portuguese cod fleet for over 50 years.
The land for the park was repurposed from reclaimed industrial areas surrounding the entrance to the Aveiro port channel.
The park acts as a buffer zone between the heavy industrial maritime infrastructure of the port and the residential areas of Gafanha da Nazaré.
It features specialized infrastructure for extreme sports, including a concrete skate park that hosts regional competitions.
The park's location offers a unique perspective on the 'moliceiro' boats and large container ships sharing the same lagoon entrance.
Jardim Oudinot is a public park located on the Gafanha da Nazaré side of the Ria de Aveiro, adjacent to the busy Porto de Aveiro commercial harbor. The park is home to the historic Navio-Museu Santo André, a former cod-fishing vessel now permanently docked and open for public tours. It features extensive green lawns, children's play areas, and a skate park, serving as a primary recreational space for the local community. The area provides direct views of the commercial port activity and the bustling maritime traffic of the Ria. A sand-based river beach area is situated nearby, allowing for seasonal swimming in the brackish lagoon waters.
The deck of the Navio-Museu Santo André looking out toward the port entrance channel.
Combine your visit with a tour of the Navio-Museu Santo André to fully understand the local maritime history.
Bring sun protection, as the park is largely exposed to coastal winds and lacks extensive tree canopy in the main seating areas.
Walk to the nearby breakwater to see the confluence of the Ria de Aveiro and the Atlantic Ocean.
Do not attempt to swim near the commercial shipping lanes; use only the designated river beach area.
The park is open year-round, but the Navio-Museu Santo André remains closed on Mondays.
