It’s hard to believe that of the 10 surf reserves in the world, there is one just an hour from a European capital. But Ericeira isn’t a secret for vacationers, and for good reason. It’s a pretty whitewashed town and bountiful in beautiful beaches. We learned Ericeira isn’t just for surfing (although you should try it here!). Find out how to start your trip with our Ericeira travel guide!
There are countless hotels and vacation homes to rent out in Ericeira. We stayed at a locally run spot, Villa Ana Margarida. It was close to everything, decorated with a uniquely fun ocean theme, and had great breakfast options.
You can check it out and make reservations here.
Surfers should consider Chill in Ericeira Surf House, which is walking distance to Futuro beach. They offer massages and yoga lessons in addition to surf lessons! See/book here.
Bring stuff for being outside, especially the beach, and for sunny Mediterranean weather:
There is actually a number of good, unique shops for souvenirs here. If you’re looking for surf clothes/gear/etc, Ericeira’s the place.
You can easily get to Ericeira by bus. The company Malfrense has 1-2 buses per hour from about 7am to 11 pm daily. From Campo Grande metro station in Lisbon, the ride takes between one hour to one hour and forty-five minutes.
If you’re in Sintra, the same company has frequent buses to Ericeira and the ride takes about an hour. Buses leave from the Portela de Sintra train station. I recommend avoiding this station at night, as it seemed a bit desolate and sketchy.
In both cases you buy the ticket from the bus driver. A ticket costs EUR 6.40. It’s only a 10-15 minute walk from the stop in Ericeira to the beaches.
Finally, Ericeira is only an hour’s drive by car.
Ericeira is small enough to walk around, so that was our only way of transportation. If you have a car, know that many streets are bumpy and narrow with lots of curves.
The weather in Ericeira is a lot like Lisbon‘s:
We spent the final days in Portugal here and couldn’t have been happier. Despite its massive popularity with European vacationers, Ericeira keeps a chill vibe. Definitely go for some relaxing and outstanding outdoor fun!
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