The quiet beach resort of Ofir is located about 35 kilometers from Porto, on Portugal’s Costa Verde. The Costa Verde is located in the northwest of Portugal, where vineyards that produce famous Portuguese wines such as Vinho Verde and Rose, rivers and beautiful green landscapes add to the unspoiled charm of the area. The region not only has excellent scenery to explore, it also offers a magnificent coastline with wide bays where visitors can relax on their last minute vacation in Portugal.
Ofir is one of the best spas on the Costa Verde, offering good hotels, a beautiful beach and wonderful scenery. The complex is surrounded by pine forests and the beach is lined with sand dunes. The long and wide sandy beach is washed by the Atlantic and the warm waters are very popular with windsurfers. Other water sports offered at Ofir include snorkeling, surfing, sea kayaking, sailing, and fishing. There are so many secluded bays and coves along the coast that are perfect for relaxing in the sun that you will have many options to choose from. A boat trip is a great way to see the spectacular coastline of the Costa Verde.
Although Ofir has a few restaurants and bars, there is a more extensive option in Fao, which is only a couple of miles inland from the complex. Dating back to Roman times, Fao is located at the mouth of the Cavado River and is a great place for fishing and canoeing. Near the riverside is the old fishing village of Esposende, where you can take a walk and discover the picturesque town squares and historic buildings.
The best way to explore the Costa Verde is by car. The incredible scenery is peaceful and beautiful, with charming hillside towns, castles, and churches waiting to be explored. Another way to explore the surrounding countryside is by taking a guided tour by bike or horseback. A trip to the volcanic mountain Arcuentu, where wild cats and deer roam, will give you incredible views from its top and excellent photographic opportunities. Take a 30-minute drive from Ofir to Portugal’s second largest city, Porto, for a day trip not to be missed on your family vacation to Ofir. Famous for being the home of Port Wine, Porto is a historic city with excellent opportunities for sightseeing and shopping, restaurants, bars, and plenty of nightlife along the city’s waterfront. The Gothic Church of San Francisco and the Palacio de la Bolsa are just two of Oprto’s historic buildings worth a visit. An opportunity not to be missed is a guided tour of the Porto cellars, which includes wine tastings in the cellars.
Ofir enjoys hot summers but not as hot as southern Portugal. Temperatures average about 25 ° C during the summer with low humidity levels that make the weather conditions very pleasant. June, July and August have 10 hours of sunshine a day with the waters of the Atlantic Ocean hovering around 9C. Even summer nights enjoy temperatures of 15 ° C, ideal for dining in restaurants and having a drink or two in bars. Most of the rain falls during the spring, autumn and winter months, when temperatures are around 15 ° C.
