Location: Ericeira
Top Things to do in Ericeira
Top 6 Beaches in Ericeira, Central Portugal
Ericeira (Portuguese pronunciation: [eɾiˈsɐjɾɐ]) is a civil parish and seaside resort/fishing community on the western coast of Portugal, in the municipality of Mafra, about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of the capital, Lisbon. The population in 2011 was 10,260, in an area of 12.05 km². Ericeira is regarded by some as being Europe's Surf Mecca, due to the exceptional coastline conditions for the practice of Surf. It is home for Ericeira's World Surfing Reserve, the first in Europe and the second in the world.
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1. Praia do Norte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
With direct access to the center of Ericeira, it is limited to the south by the pier of the fishing port and to the north by a natural rocky spur, which separates it from São Sebastião Beach. Overlooking Praia do Algodio is the beautiful and typical houses of the northern part of the village of Ericeira. It has a modern beach support with changing rooms, toilets and a bar with a terrace facing the sea, where it will also be easy to find surfboards and surfers. Guarded beach with lifeguard and SOS Praia system. Parking is limited and the Parque Urbano de São Sebastião is recommended.
2. Praia de Ribeira d'Ilhas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
500 meters to the north is the most popular wave of the Reserve, on the beach that is considered the “visiting room” of Portuguese surf. Located in a valley where a stream flows, its geographical configuration is that of a natural amphitheater, ideal for holding events. It is not by chance that the first national and international championships held in Portugal took place here. Ribeira d'Ilhas is a long pointbreak right (the waves follow the shoreline) that receives all kinds of waves and works at all tides, being the most consistent wave in the region. With W / NO undulations Ribeira d'Ilhas can provide rights of up to 200 meters in length. It is a very valuable and competitive wave, as it allows the most different levels of approach by surfers.
Reviewed By maxi0523 - New York City, United States
Best surf post on the coast for reef break waves. Gets very crowded cause people come from all over the world to surf here. So quality of waves are great. No barrel waves though, you need to go to Peniche for that. It is not a beach to hang or prettiest one on the coast but for surfing, it is great!
3. Praia de Sao Sebastiao
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By EvanBocaFL - Boca Raton, United States
Ride above the cliffs to see this wild beach, where surfers ply their sport, and the rare sunbather walks leisurely.
4. Praia dos Pescadores
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 243 reviews
Reviewed By RodneyA1 - Exeter, United Kingdom
The beach is close to the center and unlike many other beaches is sandy rather than rock so great for families. The beach is protected and very safe to swim. The town is close by, so super convenient.
5. Praia do Sul
6. Praia do Matadouro
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Located in the parish of Ericeira, it has a limited sand but plenty of space in the water to accommodate the countless surf schools that seek it out to teach their students. It has mobile sanitary facilities during the bathing season. Unguarded beach, but with SOS Praia system. A short distance from Praia do Matadouro is Ericeira Camping (distinguished with the GreenKey award), which is distinguished by the offer of services in the scope of camping and caravanning.
