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Porto de Recreio do Carregal
- beach
Porto de Recreio do Carregal
3880, Carregal
Modern marina near Ovar, next to the Aveiro "ria". It has a good docking capacity. Regattas and cruises are regularly organized. It features a regional cuisine restaurant and a bar.
Bowlikart
- leisure
Avenida 16 de Maio, lote 8
3880-102, Ovar
Fun space with bowling alleys, go-karting tracks, snooker and table football. It also has a unique equipment in Portugal, the FootBowl, and a lounge bar.
Parque do Buçaquinho
- country
- leisure
Rua do Buçaquinho
3885, Esmoriz
Playful and educational place dedicated to nature preservation and environmental awareness. There are around 30 hectares, in a reference location in the municipality in terms of leisure and sport in contact with nature.
Casa Museu da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco
- heritage
Rua Gomes Freire, 27
3880-229, Ovar
Museum with images used in processions, with emphasis on Our Lady of Conception (18th century), cult implements, vestments, paintings, porcelain and religious curiosities, reflecting the life of the Third Order of Saint Francis.
Museu Júlio Dinis - Uma Casa Ovarense
- heritage
Rua Júlio Dinis, 81
3880-293, Ovar
The museum portrays the visit, in 1863, of the writer Júlio Dinis through Ovar. It was in Ovar that Júlio Dinis wrote a substantial part of the book "As Pupilas do Senhor Reitor" and drafted what became the novel "A Morgadinha dos Canaviais". It is the reconstruction of the interior of a traditional farmhouse.
Igreja Matriz de Válega / Igreja de Santa Maria
- heritage
Rua da Igreja Matriz - EM538
3880-506, Válega
Church decorated with figured polychrome tiles. Beautiful colors and eye-catching images that make this church the pride of the parish among visitors.
Praia do Furadouro
- beach
Avenida do Infante Dom Henrique, 602
3880, Furadouro
Very popular beach, located in a tourist center, with a renovated promenade. There are several restaurants, terraces and bars providing plenty of entertainment.
Praia de Esmoriz
- beach
Praia de Esmoriz
3885, Esmoriz
Beach located in an urban, fishing and tourist center. It has mainly young people, although people of all ages come here. The completely renovated waterfront deserves to be highlighted, for the sculptures, cafes and information posts that aim to recreate the typical fishermen's houses ("Xávega" art). Diverse restaurants, both in terms of atmosphere and prices. Great nightlife area.
Praia de Cortegaça
- beach
Praia de Cortegaça
3885, Cortegaça
Beach located in an old fishing village, now touristic. Large space divided by several jetties. Today it attracts surfers, bodyboarders and recreational boats. It has some simple restaurants with good typical dishes, including the eel stew, egg sweets and above all the famous dessert Pão-de-ló de Ovar. There is no shortage of nightlife and street commerce.
Complexo Municipal de Piscinas de Vinhais
- leisure
EN316
5320, Vinhais
It has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor amphitheater, a restaurant and changing rooms. It also has a tennis and football court and a basketball, volleyball and badminton court.