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Praia da Oura holidays are fantastic for families looking for a lively little resort with good beach facilities. The resort of Praia da Oura (or Praia d’Oura) is located on the sunny southern Algarve coast of Portugal, just east of Albufeira. The name means ‘Golden Beach’ in Portuguese and it certainly lives up to its title. Set in a curved bay, the eponymous beach is a long stretch of golden sand that is more than roomy enough to accommodate sun bathers as well as a good range of water sports to put some action into your holidays. Praia da Oura has lots of good opportunities for shopping in local markets and evening entertainment includes a wide choice of bars, restaurants and a handful of clubs, plus bingo and a bowling alley. A Praia da Oura holiday present a range of accommodation options, from simple apartments and villas to Praia da Oura hotels.
Praia da Oura holidays have no direct flights, although the regional airport at Faro is only around 40km east of Praia da Oura and there are taxis available at the airport. Prices are quite reasonable and are typically on the meter. There are buses and taxis available around the resort and between resorts, but Albufeira is just a short walk along the coast. You can find a great choice of holidays to Praia da Oura and Praia da Oura hotel and flight deals right here at travel.co.uk.
Holidays in Praia da Oura, as the name would suggest, are well-suited to those looking for a first-rate family beach resort, with good facilities, an excellent nightlife and plenty to keep the whole family entertained. Instead of lying on the beach all day, make the most of your Praia d'Oura holiday with some of the great water sports on offer, including wind surfing, water-skiing and parascending. The western end of Praia da Oura beach has a bar and a restaurant for that much-needed refreshment from the hot sunshine. There are a number of shops and market stalls in Praia da Oura where you can pick up some gifts or souvenirs of your holiday. Praia da Oura lies within walking distance of one of the Algarve’s most popular resorts, Albufeira, which has a huge selection of bars, restaurants and nightlife for all the family. There are boat trips available from the neighbouring cove to Praia da Oura, including diving and fishing trips.
Holidays in Praia da Oura offer a superb range of restaurants in Praia da Oura that offer anything from traditional Portuguese menus to a variety of International dishes. Sample Portuguese specialities such as the spicy Piri Piri chicken or the superb freshly caught sardines that are typically grilled to perfection. The restaurants in Praia da Oura also serve many home favourites so even the pickiest eaters will be satisfied.
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