Ericeira is a traditional Portuguese fishing village with history dating all the way back to the 12th century. It is located 40 km northwest of the bustling capital city Lisbon. The hospitality of its people, the harmony of the old village with its narrow cobblestone streets, the local culture, the sea, the fishing, the cuisine, the bold Atlantic views and the surf make this town a great place to live.
Food lovers will find many great restaurants and cozy cafes to enjoy the local fresh sea food and typical Portuguese delicacies. The prices of food and drinks in the restaurants are very affordable. You’ll also find many non-Portuguese restaurants from pizza to sushi and multiple places for a quick bite. After dinner you can pop in one of the many cool bars to enjoy the evening.
For shopping, the village offers many local handicrafts and fashion shops as well as shops from international brands. And if that is not enough, you can visit Lisbon or one of the big shopping malls in the area.
Active residents love Ericeira because of the countless sport opportunities. The village is famous for being the first World Surfing Reserve in Europe. But next to surfing you can of course also practise many other water sports such as fishing or stand up paddle boarding. On land you can go mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking or skateboarding. And to keep your body and mind fit you can take yoga classes or visit the spa in town.
Culture lovers can eat their heart out in and around Ericeira. The village has many monuments and the old village itself exhales history and stories from the past. 25 km from Ericeira you can find the UNESCO World Heritage town of Sintra, also known as the town of the fairytale castles. It is located within the Sintra mountains and right next to the Sintra-Cascais natural park. Only 10 km from Ericeira is the Palace of Mafra, one of the biggest palaces in Europe that was built by the King John V in the 18th century and is told to have nearly bankrupted the whole nation. Since 2020 the Mafra Palace is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.