ERICEIRA :: PEOPLE & TRADITIONS

Ericeira is a fishing village 45 km (31 miles) northeast of Lisbon, 25 km (16 miles) from Sintra and 10 km (6 miles) from Mafra.

It has the Atlantic Ocean as an eternal companion. Out of this relationship, the sun has given the best of its light and an ocean of traditions has been born.

Most noted are the beaches of thick creamy sand washed by rich iodized kelp and sheltered
from a cool breeze with high natural rock formations.

A perfect place to relax or to go sport fishing, hang gliding, surfing or to contemplate an ocean sunset. Ericeira is already known for surfing world wide by professionals or for simple lovers of the sport.

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.

Come to Ericeira to feel nature at its best and to enrich your memories.