Ericeira is the surf capital of Portugal, often described as a 'Surfing Mecca'. Situated only 35 minutes drive from Lisbon and 30 minutes from Lisbon airport , it's a fantastic place to learn how to surf and for the more intermediate and advanced there is so much choice you'll feel like a kid in a sweet shop!
Ericeira is a stunning village that sees an old traditional Portuguese way of life mixing with the new modern surfing culture. The area has 9 surf beaches within the 4km stretch of the town, which has led it to become the number one place to surf in Portugal and Europe. In February 2011 Ericeira was awarded the title of Europe´s first ‘World Surf Reserve’. It is a major achievement and a testament to the area (there are only 3 in the world, the other 2 are Manley Beach in Australia and Santa Cruz in the US). Surf holidays in Portugal and especially Ericeira are a very laid back affair. Spend all day on the beach or wander around the old town's little squares and narrow cobblestone streets that are filled with restaurants, cafes and bars. Throughout the summer it is host to major world surfing competitions as well as music festivals and other cultural events.
Also from Ericeira you can reach to other places like Sintra ( World Heritage ), Cascais, Óbidos, Peniche and other interesting places in less than one hour driving.
Ericeira is a stunning village that sees an old traditional Portuguese way of life mixing with the new modern surfing culture. The area has 9 surf beaches within the 4km stretch of the town, which has led it to become the number one place to surf in Portugal and Europe. In February 2011 Ericeira was awarded the title of Europe´s first ‘World Surf Reserve’. It is a major achievement and a testament to the area (there are only 3 in the world, the other 2 are Manley Beach in Australia and Santa Cruz in the US). Surf holidays in Portugal and especially Ericeira are a very laid back affair. Spend all day on the beach or wander around the old town's little squares and narrow cobblestone streets that are filled with restaurants, cafes and bars. Throughout the summer it is host to major world surfing competitions as well as music festivals and other cultural events.
Also from Ericeira you can reach to other places like Sintra ( World Heritage ), Cascais, Óbidos, Peniche and other interesting places in less than one hour driving.