© Chris Leather
The small resort of Furadoura just 5km from the town of Ovar boasts an extensive sandy beach backed by a long stretch of pine-fringed dunes. Like most Silver Coast resorts, although it can get crowded in summer, Furadouro is relatively unspoilt. The water quality is good- the beach has a European Blue Flag award – and the water’s edge is patrolled by Lifeguards in season. Good facilities for the disabled, easy parking and numerous bars, cafes and restaurants make this a relaxing choice for people of all ages.
Good for swimming, Fouradouro also has a reputation among surfers and bodyboarders for consistent waves that break over a sand and rock bottom. Equipment is available for hire from The Animal Surf shop on the Rua Goncalo Velho, which doubles as a surf school.
Behind the pine forest is an estuary, popular with sailors and windsurfers, and the Pensao Avenida, right on the beach, is just one of a number of accommodation options.
Other beaches near Praia do Furadouro
Praia do Furadouro tide times
- Wed 2nd OctoberHigh 3:49am (3.04m)
Low 9:33am (0.91m)
High 4:02pm (3.17m)
Low 9:53pm (0.86m) - Thu 3rd OctoberHigh 4:17am (3.09m)
Low 10:03am (0.85m)
High 4:29pm (3.17m)
Low 10:22pm (0.83m) - Fri 4th OctoberHigh 4:43am (3.09m)
Low 10:34am (0.83m)
High 4:56pm (3.12m)
Low 10:51pm (0.84m) - Sat 5th OctoberHigh 5:09am (3.06m)
Low 11:05am (0.87m)
High 5:21pm (3.04m)
Low 11:21pm (0.90m)
