Praia do Furadouro – Ovar Town Centre loop from Ovar

Mountain biking trails

Portugal

Aveiro

Ovar

Praia do Furadouro – Ovar Town Centre loop from Ovar

Moderate

riders

Praia do Furadouro – Ovar Town Centre loop from Ovar

02:30

44.9km

130m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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23.8 km

Bridge over the Barrinha de Esmoriz

Highlight • Bridge

On this bridge you can cross the Esmoriz lagoon. The wooden bridge fits perfectly into the landscape. Alternatively, you can walk around the lagoon on a beautiful path. It's best …

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23.8 km

Barrinha de Esmoriz Boardwalks

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Barrinha de Esmoriz is a lake of almost 400 hectares of great importance for local birds and migratory species. Its brackish waters offer refuge to species such as the collared plover and the great reed warbler.

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23.8 km

Barrinha de Esmoriz Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

The paths over the wooden planks are often encountered in Portugal. Great done ... Beware of moisture.
Wonderful circuit; to drive well with children. With beach access.

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24.5 km

Trailhead to the Barrinha de Esmoriz

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At the north end of the Esmoriz vacation town the continuation of the EuroVelo 1 Bike Route is also one of the trailheads for the very scenic loop trail around the Barrinha de Esmoriz lagoon and nature reserve.

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31.3 km

Atlantic Cycle Path and the Dunes of Ovar

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Excellent paved section of the EuvoVelo 1 transeuropean bike trail. Much of this part is pleasantly shaded by pine trees, in a nice distance from the road, and with several …

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36.8 km

CicloRia Pathway

Highlight • Cycleway

Of course, the CicloRia (I've cycled several times myself) can also be used as a footpath ....

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38.1 km

Praia do Furadouro

Highlight • Beach

At the North end of the main beach esplanade the trails continue for the more remote beaches, most are accessible by bike via wooden boardwalks. Excellent public warm showers and restrooms.

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44.0 km