What to do in Ovar

Activities, attractions and tours
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Ovar Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Ovar has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Ovar is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Ovar to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Ovar Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Ovar.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Ovar attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Top places to visit

1. Ribeira Square

Explore the colorful, winding streets of Ribeira Square and find galleries filled with local art, gift shops selling handmade crafts and cafés serving tasty local dishes.
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Ribeira Square featuring a monument, a fountain and a square or plaza

2. Porto Cathedral

Visit Porto Cathedral and admire the stunning wall of painted tiles, the fabulous silver altarpiece and the glistening treasury. Enjoy the superb views across the city from the upper floor and learn about the cathedral’s integral place in Porto’s history.
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Porto Cathedral featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

3. Costa Nova Beach

Costa Nova Beach is a vast expanse of clean, soft sand hemmed in on one side by sand dunes and on the other side by the Atlantic Ocean. Spend a day stretched out on the sands, soaking up the relaxing atmosphere. For something more active, select from a range of water sports including sailing, windsurfing and waterskiing.
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Costa Nova Beach as well as a couple

4. Casa da Musica

Take a seat at one of Casa da Música’s two stunning auditoriums and enjoy a musical act from across the country or around the world. Relax with a cocktail at one of the city’s hottest night spots and indulge in the fantastic cuisine at the top-floor restaurant.
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Casa da Musica featuring modern architecture and street scenes

5. Dom Luis I Bridge

Stroll along the Dom Luís I Bridge to the famous wine cellars of Nova de Gaia or board a boat to admire the dark iron structure from the water. Pause in the center of the bridge for stunning views of the skyline of the old city. Watch boats glide beneath you.
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Dom Luis I Bridge featuring a bridge and a river or creek

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