© 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 27th MarchHigh 4:14am (3.15m)
Low 10:11am (0.82m)
High 4:27pm (3.06m)
Low 10:24pm (0.85m) - Thu 28th MarchHigh 4:40am (3.08m)
Low 10:41am (0.88m)
High 4:53pm (3.00m)
Low 10:57pm (0.92m) - Fri 29th MarchHigh 5:06am (2.97m)
Low 11:14am (0.98m)
High 5:20pm (2.91m)
Low 11:32pm (1.02m) - Sat 30th MarchHigh 5:35am (2.84m)
Low 11:51am (1.11m)
High 5:51pm (2.79m)