Ericeira is immediately surrounded by a landscape of deep valleys and rising hills from the sea. The landscape is dotted by small villages and farms with strong rural traditions, these complementary byways are worth discovering and feeling. Ericeira is a fishing village 50 km (31 miles) northeast of Lisbon, 25 km (16 miles) from Sintra and 10 km (6 miles) from Mafra. It has has the Atlantic Ocean as an eternal companion. An unforgettable trip to Ericeira is within reach with our Ericeira travel guide. We search out the best Ericeira hotels , restaurants , tours and things to do in Ericeira !
On days when Ericeira is maxed out, Peniche will still be delivering epic tubes at Supertubos, one of the best beachbreaks in the world. At the eastern end of the bay lies Baleal also on a peninsula. Ericeira is known for its surfing, hosting a round of the World Surf Championships, and home to (allegedly) the best surf beach in Europe - Ribeira d’Ilhas - directly below the flat. For those looking to explore Portugal’s cultural and touristic delights, the walled city of Obidos, Sintra with its Moorish castle and fairy-tale Palacio da Pena, Batalha and Alcobaca, two stunning monasteries/cathedrals and Fatima. Ericeira is also ideally located halfway between Peniche to the north and Lisbon to the south, both less than a one hour drive. Avisit to the Portuguese capital is a must.

Ericeira is a quiet place, not frequented by large amounts of tourists. Many people choose to fly into Lisbon, rent a car and drive to Ericeira. Ericeira is a parish and a fishing and seaside resort town on the west coast of Portugal, about 35 km north-west of the centre of Lisbon. Out of this relationship, the sun has given the best of its light and an ocean of traditions has been born.
The town of Ericeira is a fishing village about 30 miles from Lisbon, so it’s a popular beach destination for foreigners and Portuguese alike. Unlike many of the other towns along the coast, however, this one has a charming old town center with lots of winding cobbled streets and historic monuments. The harbour mole of Ericeira is maybe one of the most polemic constructions built in Ericeira. Fishermen always warned that the mole could retract sand from the surrounding beaches, as well as no protection from winter waves. Ericeira is Portugal’s surfing Mecca, internationally renowned as one of the best surfing spots in Europe. Since 1985 it has played host to the ASP (WQS) world championship.

Hotel Vilazul, Ericeira is located by the red marker in the centre of the map. You can zoom in and out, pan around to see major roads, local tourist landmarks, stations, airports and travel hubs of the Ericeira region & wider areas. Ericeira is a fishing town, well known for its great restaurants and fresh fish. South of Ericeira along the coast is the beach village of Sao Julio Inaugurated in July 2002, the Hotel Vila Gale Ericeira is located in one of the most beautiful villages in Portugal, and results from the recovery and refurbishment of the old Ericeira Tourist Hotel. It overlooks the beach and is a mere 30 minute drive from Lisbon.
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