What do Praia da Oura Villas Offer?

Praia d’Oura offers a fun, bustling holiday atmosphere for tourists looking for something different. Renting a Praia d’Oura villa will ensure that you and your holiday party are comfortable, and the private accommodation will keep you away from the crowded tourist spots. Located in the beautiful Algarve region, Praia d’Oura boasts excellent bars, restaurants, shopping and nightclubs. Books yours today!

Like the rest of the Algarve, Praia da Oura is home to stunning views and beautiful beaches. The well known Golden Beach has gorgeous golden sands and is located at the base of a hill right off of “The Strip.” It is very long and wide and curves around a bay, surrounded by sandstone cliffs. While the beach is very popular, its large size enables it to accommodate many tourists and locals. Some beach activities in Praia da Oura include diving, snorkelling, swimming, water skiing, windsurfing, jet skiing and banana boating. Scuba diving is available along the next cove. The Golden Beach is within walking distance of many shops and cafes. Adventurous tourists can walk east to Quarteira, which is a relatively long walk. Tourists can also walk west along the coast all the way to Albufeira and enjoy the spectacular view from the cliffs. This is a much shorter walk.

Because Albufeira is so close to Praia d’Oura, this enables tourists to easily travel back and forth from their Praia d’Oura villa to the shopping in the town. There is also a tourist train that runs between “The Strip” and Albufeira Old Town throughout the day, until past midnight. The older part of Albufeira is charming with narrow streets and handicraft shops. There are also wider streets for shopping. A lively atmosphere can be found in the newly redesigned square which often features live music. Praia d’Oura visitors can also enjoy Albufeira’s scenery, with its large sandy beach that is surrounded by stunning rock formations and cliffs.

Just west of Albufeira, tourists can find additional relaxing surroundings. Picturesque beaches such as Gale, Castelo and Coelho are breathtaking. Forte Sao Joao resort, located between Praia da Oura and Albufeira, is quieter with calm sandy beaches.

The weather in Praia da Oura is beautiful, with the Algarve receiving 3000 hours of sunshine per year. The Mediterranean climate also boasts mild winters and very little rainfall. Summers in Praia da Oura can see temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius in June, July and August, with about 12 hours of sunshine each day. May to October sees temperatures that never dip below 20 degrees Celsius, but throughout that time, sea breezes take the edge off the heat. The temperature of the Atlantic Ocean is about 22 degrees Celsius in August and is perfect for swimming and experiencing the many available water activities.

Visitors renting a Praia da Oura villa should take advantage of the delicious local cuisine of the Algarve. Figs, olives, oysters and other types of seafood are some of the specialties of the Algarve. In addition the fish soup, smoked ham, smoked swordfish and fresh cheese are not to be missed.

Tourists of all ages can enjoy Praia d’Oura due to the various available activities. The night life is great for adults, the aquarium and dolphin show in Albufeira are perfect for children, and the beaches are perfect for visitors of all ages. There are several fantastic golf courses tourists can try every day.  Praia d’Oura villas can be rented in different locations to suit different needs. For examples, Mateus Lopo is located close to the Golden Beach while Villa Francella is located closer to Forte Sao Joao. Villa Assuncao is located in the suburn of Montechoro, located quite close to “The Strip.” For more information on the wide range of Praia d’Oura villas available, visit Villaplus.com.