Praia de Furadouro
Ovar, Aveiro · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Furadouro is the main beach of the Ovar municipality, with a long stretch of fine sand and solid amenities. The surrounding area is known for the production of ovos moles de Aveiro — the region's traditional sweet — and for the Carnival of Ovar, one of the liveliest in the country. The beach has been the subject of coastal-defence works to combat erosion.
Length: 3.0 km
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
What Câmara Municipal de Ovar says
-"Praia do Furadouro"
-Praia galardoada com Bandeira Azul
-Praia galardoada com Qualidade de Ouro
Com WC, Nadador Salvador/Vigilância durante a época balnear, Restauração, Duches durante a época balnear, Estacionamento, Proibido Cães/animais.
Text supplied by the municipality, in Portuguese, reproduced as received.
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Espinho/Aeródromo, 11.5 km from here, at 23:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Furadouro have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Furadouro has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Furadouro hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Furadouro holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Furadouro?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Furadouro.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Furadouro?
The bathing season at Praia de Furadouro runs officially from 13 June to 15 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. During this period the support facilities are operational and the lifeguard is on duty. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de Furadouro?
Yes — Praia de Furadouro has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Can I bring my dog to Praia de Furadouro?
No. Dogs are not allowed at Praia de Furadouro.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-08-19
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