© 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
- Sat 27th JulyLow 2:06am (0.96m)
High 8:31am (2.79m)
Low 2:21pm (1.10m)
High 8:54pm (2.91m) - Sun 28th JulyLow 2:59am (1.12m)
High 9:32am (2.68m)
Low 3:19pm (1.24m)
High 10:02pm (2.75m) - Mon 29th JulyLow 3:59am (1.27m)
High 10:45am (2.61m)
Low 4:28pm (1.35m)
High 11:21pm (2.64m) - Tue 30th JulyLow 5:08am (1.37m)
High 12:03pm (2.62m)
Low 5:47pm (1.38m)
