Praia Da Oura

Located in a neighborhood of Areias de Sao Joao on the eastern side of the town of Albufeira in the Algarve, Praia da Oura - also known as Oura Beach - is a 900-meter-long and 450-meter-wide famous golden sand beach with many rocky formations.  This well-known beach is tucked between Praia dos Aveiros to the west and Praia de Santa Eulalia to the east.  Praia da Oura is positioned below the steep cliffs and has a beautiful background of rugged limestone cliffs, coastal vegetation, hidden coves, and many oceanfront buildings, including shops, supermarkets, beach bars, restaurants, and opulent hotels, which together provide Instagram-worthy views of the ocean.  The beach is divided into three main portions - the central and western sections are very popular in the summer, but the eastern end of the beach, also known as Oura East Beach or Praia dos Bicos, is quieter with very few amenities.  Praia da Oura has been awarded the Blue Flag certification due to its cleanliness and water quality standards.

Praia da Oura offers many amenities, including lifeguards, restrooms, showers, sun loungers, parasols, beach equipment rental facilities, a wooden boardwalk, shops, supermarkets, beach bars, restaurants, nearby hotels, and a public telephone.

Praia da Oura offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snorkeling, surfing, jet skiing, parasailing, banana boating, cliff walking, and hiking.  If you are planning to go into the water, the beach has a safe swimming area, but we recommend being cautious as the water is known to have rocky bottoms.   The water near the beach is shallow, which is ideal for canoes, kayaks, and small boats.  Visitors can also book kayak tours from the nearby kiosk.   Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.   Praia da Oura is a perfect place where visitors can also enjoy nightlife, and there are numerous beachfront bars with a DJ, nightclubs, and discotheques, including Matt’s Bar, La Bamba, Renos, Kiss, Libertos, and Patcha Club Albufeira, that stay open until late hours.  The beach hosts many interesting events and festivals celebrating local culture, music, and cuisine that attract a large influx of youngsters during the summer season.   If you enjoy photography, the spectacular views of this renowned beach make it a photographer's delight.  Dogs are not allowed on the beach, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.

Praia da Oura offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Praia da Oura is easy - the beach has a paid parking lot at R. Oliveira Martins 10, 8200-261 Albufeira, which is accessible via the well-known Avenida Sa Carneiro (“the bar street”).  It takes around 43 minutes from Faro to Oura Beach.

Praia da Oura is an extremely popular beach among foreign tourists along the Iberian Peninsula. 

There are many attractions near Praia da Oura.  Aqualand Algarve is a family-friendly water park that features many thrilling water slides, wave pools, a lazy river, and splash pools.  It offers many other amenities, including restaurants, snack bars, picnic areas, sun loungers, parasol rental facilities, and locker rental services.  Zoomarine Algarve is a popular marine theme park that offers interesting dolphin shows, sea lion presentations, tropical bird performances, and educational exhibitions focused on protecting marine life and promoting environmental awareness.  In addition, visitors can also enjoy a mini-roller coaster, carousel, giant wheel, water slides, swimming pools, and other recreational facilities.  The Castle of Paderne is a well-preserved 12th-century Moorish fortress that features crenelated walls, towers, and a central courtyard.  It offers a unique glimpse into medieval history and provides panoramic views of the town of Albufeira and the Quarteira River.  Marina de Albufeira is a family-friendly recreational area with many amenities, including restaurants, bars, swimming pools, shops, a promenade, and water sports activities.  Visitors can enjoy boat trips and stroll along the promenade.  If you are looking for another nearby attraction, Albufeira Old Town is located in the central part of the city and is well-known for its narrow cobblestone streets, buildings adorned with colorful trim, churches, museums, and traditional Portuguese architecture.  In addition, it offers a unique blend of history, culture, dining, and entertainment, making it a must-visit destination for tourists exploring the Algarve region of Portugal.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants on Praia da Oura.  Restaurante Vivaldo's serves delicious salads, pasta, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Flavours is another beachfront restaurant that has outdoor seating areas and serves amazing soup, salads, paninis, pasta, seafood, meat, pork, and poultry dishes.  Restaurante Louisiana serves amazing salads, steaks, sandwiches, seafood, meat, poultry, and pork dishes.  Buachompoo Thai Food Restaurant serves noodles, fried rice, curries, meat, seafood, beef, and poultry dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby restaurant, Restaurante Aquario serves salads, pasta, enchiladas, burgers, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.

If you are looking for nearby Praia da Oura hotels, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club is right on the beach and offers many amenities, including an indoor and outdoor pool, a fitness center, a spa with a heated indoor pool, and a restaurant.  A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star Monica Isabel Beach Club, which offers several amenities, including an outdoor pool, a kid’s pool, and a restaurant.   Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star Adriana Beach Club Hotel Resort, which has many amenities, including four outdoor pools, a spa, tennis courts, a fitness center, sport fields, a mini-golf facility, and a restaurant.   A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star 3HB Golden Beach, which offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sundeck, a fitness room, and an arcade.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby hotel, the 3-Star Hotel Baltum offers several amenities, including a hot tub and an Italian restaurant.