The new Meliá 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.