Ericeira
Portugal · Distrito de LisboaPT
Civil parish in Lisbon, Portugal
Ericeira is a civil parish and seaside community on the western coast of Portugal considered the surfing capital of Europe. It is also one of only two European spots among the World Surfing Reserves because of its exceptional coastline conditions. Ericeira's population in 2011 was estimated in 10,260, covering an area of 12 km2.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 7,538
- Coordinates
- 38.963, -9.416
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Ericeira
In Distrito de Lisboa, Portugal, Ericeira stands out as a tiny locality. With 7,538 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. The northern hemisphere setting is worth noting when you pick dates. Which shapes the pace of a visit. Travel interests covered here include water sports, nature and adventure.
Things to do in Ericeira
Water Sports in Ericeira
(9)On the water sports side, Ericeira offers Bodyboard, Paddle, Paddleboarding, Surf and Swimming. All of it is drawn from Ericeira's recorded activities. There are 9 tagged experiences in this group.
Nature in Ericeira
(7)For nature, expect Beaches, Countryside, Forest, Mountains and Natural Places. The category holds 7 entries in our dataset. This reflects only what is documented for Ericeira.
Adventure in Ericeira
(5)Ericeira records Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Climbing and Shooting Ranges under adventure. It is a direct read of Ericeira's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nightlife in Ericeira
(4)Ericeira's nightlife entries include Bars, Festival, Pubs and Wine Bars. It is a direct read of Ericeira's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Ericeira
(4)Under sports, Ericeira is tagged with Running, Skateboard, Slopes and Snow Tubing. Each one is worth building half a day around. This reflects only what is documented for Ericeira.
Culture in Ericeira
(2)Ericeira records Ancient Ruins and Historical Sites under culture. Everything listed here comes from what Ericeira is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Ericeira
(1)Wellness in Ericeira covers Farms. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Ericeira.
More to do in Ericeira
(1)Other activities in Ericeira covers Fishing. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ericeira.
Best time to visit Ericeira
Year-round, the indoor and evening side of Ericeira still delivers. For anything on snow, December to February is the season. Outdoor exploring is easiest in April to June and September to October. For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
Getting there & around
Getting to Ericeira usually means a connection from Distrito de Lisboa and your own wheels for the rest. Ericeira runs on Europe/Lisbon time.
Similar destinations
Places near Ericeira that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ericeira known for?
- In Distrito de Lisboa, Portugal, Ericeira stands out for water sports, nature and adventure. That mix defines the typical visit to this 7,538-strong destination.
- What can you do in Ericeira?
- Options in Ericeira run to Bodyboard, Paddle, Paddleboarding, Surf and Swimming — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Ericeira?
- Year-round, the indoor and evening side of Ericeira still delivers. For anything on snow, December to February is the season. Outdoor exploring is easiest in April to June and September to October. For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
- Where is Ericeira located?
- You will find Ericeira in Distrito de Lisboa, Portugal. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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