Ericeira

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Walking Tour

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Bus from Lisbon: express buses run from Lisbon's Campo Grande to Ericeira in about an hour; check the schedule as service thins out in the evening.
Walk or cycle the coast: the village is compact and the beaches from Foz do Lizandro to Ribeira d'Ilhas are linked by coastal paths and a cycle route.
Rent a car for surf hopping: spots like Coxos, Ribamar and Sao Lourenco are spread out; a car or scooter makes chasing the best waves much easier.

Respect the Atlantic: Ericeira is a World Surfing Reserve with powerful waves and rip currents; swim at lifeguarded beaches and do not surf beyond your level.
Leave nothing in the car: theft from parked cars at surf spots happens; take boards and valuables with you or leave them at your lodging.
Watch the cliffs: the coastal cliffs are crumbly and unfenced in places; keep back from edges, especially when taking photos at sunset.

Eat the prato do dia: tascas in the old town serve a daily set lunch with fish, soup and drink for much less than seafront restaurants.
Visit out of season: summer and holidays push up prices; spring and autumn bring good surf, quieter beaches and cheaper rooms.
Rent gear by the week: surf schools and shops offer better rates on weekly board and wetsuit rentals than daily hire.

Pack layers: the Atlantic keeps summers mild and breezy, with sea mist on some mornings; bring a light jacket even in July.
Bring or rent a wetsuit: the ocean is cold all year; a full wetsuit is needed for surfing, and a thicker one from autumn to spring.
Expect wet winters: November to March is rainy and windy, with the biggest swells; waterproofs and warm clothes are essential.

Feast on seafood: Ericeira is known for fresh fish, percebes (goose barnacles), sea urchins and rich arroz de marisco; ask what came in that day.
Try ouricos: the local pastry shaped like a sea urchin is an Ericeira speciality; pair it with a bica coffee in the old town.
Respect the line-up: local surfers value etiquette; wait your turn, do not drop in and be friendly in the water at busy breaks.

Watch boats at Praia dos Pescadores: the fishermen's beach below the old town is where fishing boats are hauled up; great for photos at dawn.
Visit the Mafra Palace: the huge baroque National Palace of Mafra with its famous library is a short drive inland and great on flat days.
Check forecasts for spot choice: different breaks work in different swells and winds; ask surf shops which spot is firing that day.

Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.

Day 1 of 1

🕘 9:30–16:45📍 6 stops