The town houses, in the style “Art-Nouveau”, along the roads attest the splendour of Ilhavo. Deep inside the city modest houses with only one floor, far from the indiscreet looks, bring to our attention the maritime tradition of the country. New buildings of bold architecture mark a new era of development in the city.
The “Gafanhas” area is located between the city and the seaside. The city of Gafanha da Nazaré is the result of the development due to the harbour, to the shipyards and to the cod fish drying activity.