CoastalAccessible

Praia de Maceda

Ovar, Aveiro · Norte

Excellent(2025)

About the Beach

Praia de Maceda is a beach on the Ovar coast, between Furadouro and the northern boundary of the municipality, with long stretches of sand and pine trees close to the sea. The atmosphere is calm and the beach relatively quiet compared with Furadouro, which appeals to visitors looking for more space. Waves are suited to intermediate surfers.

Length: 3.0 km

Amenities and Services

Lifeguard
Toilets
Showers
Parking
Food & drink
Accessible

Water Quality

Excellent(2025)Official APA classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Praia de Maceda have a lifeguard?

Yes — Praia de Maceda has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.

Does Praia de Maceda hold a Blue Flag?

Praia de Maceda does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.

Is there parking at Praia de Maceda?

Yes, there is parking near Praia de Maceda.

When is the bathing season at Praia de Maceda?

The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. During this period every facility is operational and the lifeguard is on duty. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.

Are there restaurants near Praia de Maceda?

Yes — Praia de Maceda has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.

Information

TypeCoastal
DistrictAveiro
MunicipalityOvar
RegionNorte
Sand typeFine sand
POC classificationSemi-natural
Length3.0 km

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Praia de Maceda

Sources

dados.gov.ptapambiente.pt

Last updated: 2025-01-01

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