Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Praia da Barra
Regional favorite near Barra lighthouse, good for surfing and sunbathing
Praia da Costa Nova
Iconic striped houses and wide sandy beach, very popular tourist destination
Praia da Vagueira
Secluded stretch with golden sand, less visited
Praia do Areão
Small sandy cove often overlooked by tourists
Praia do Farol
Quieter beach near the lighthouse, ideal for relaxed visits
Ílhavo sits in Aveiro District, Portugal and is home to 5 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Ílhavo or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
