© 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
- Sun 12th MayLow 12:22am (1.00m)
High 6:49am (2.75m)
Low 12:32pm (1.17m)
High 7:05pm (2.87m) - Mon 13th MayLow 1:10am (1.17m)
High 7:41am (2.56m)
Low 1:19pm (1.33m)
High 8:00pm (2.71m) - Tue 14th MayLow 2:04am (1.33m)
High 8:47am (2.42m)
Low 2:14pm (1.48m)
High 9:10pm (2.59m) - Wed 15th MayLow 3:08am (1.45m)
High 10:07am (2.36m)
Low 3:21pm (1.57m)
High 10:31pm (2.54m)
