© 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
- Tue 7th FebruaryHigh 4:13am (3.13m)
Low 10:09am (0.89m)
High 4:30pm (2.97m)
Low 10:16pm (0.90m) - Wed 8th FebruaryHigh 4:42am (3.13m)
Low 10:41am (0.88m)
High 4:59pm (2.95m)
Low 10:50pm (0.91m) - Thu 9th FebruaryHigh 5:11am (3.09m)
Low 11:14am (0.90m)
High 5:27pm (2.91m)
Low 11:24pm (0.95m) - Fri 10th FebruaryHigh 5:39am (3.03m)
Low 11:49am (0.96m)
High 5:57pm (2.84m)
