Ericeira Travel Guide
Weather, best time to visit, and the best food, culture, nature and activities.
Typical prices
- Budget meal€12.00≈ $13.71
- Mid-range meal€25.00≈ $28.56
- Cappuccino€1.50≈ $1.71
- Domestic beer€3.00≈ $3.43
- Taxi (per km)€1.50≈ $1.71
- Public transport ticket€2.00≈ $2.28
- Museum entry€3.00≈ $3.43
- Mid-range hotel (night)€95.00≈ $108.51
Food & Drink
- Mar d'AreiaPortuguese seafood · $$
Beachfront restaurant on Praia do Sul serving grilled fresh fish and seafood rice with ocean views.
- AmurasPortuguese seafood · $$
Casual spot near the harbor known for its cataplana seafood stew and simply grilled catch of the day.
- Como AssimFusion · $$
Small, creative bistro in the village center blending Brazilian and Portuguese influences.
- Xuxu's BarCafé/International · $
Surfer favorite for hearty breakfasts, acai bowls, and casual burgers near Praia de Ribeira d'Ilhas.
- NortadaPortuguese seafood · $$
Beach kiosk-restaurant on São Lourenço beach with a laid-back terrace and fresh grilled fish.
- Sunset Bar Ericeira
Clifftop bar near the village center known for sundowners looking straight out over the Atlantic.
- Ouriço Bar
Small, laid-back surfer bar in the old town with cheap beer and a mixed local-tourist crowd.
Culture & History
- Ericeira Surf Museum
Small museum in Casa da Cultura celebrating the town's status as Europe's first World Surfing Reserve, with boards and photos tracing local surf history.
- Festival MEO Sudoeste
Large music festival held nearby in Zambujeira do Mar drawing top international acts each summer.
- Ericeira Surf Film Festival
Local surf film and culture festival celebrating the town's World Surfing Reserve status.
Nature & Outdoors
- Praia do Sul
Main town beach right below the cliffs, a short walk from restaurants and cafes, popular with families.
- Praia de Ribeira d'Ilhas
World-famous right-hand point break and regular World Surf League competition venue.
- Praia de São Lourenço
Wide beach popular for bodyboarding and beginner surf lessons.
- Praia de Coxos
Powerful reef break considered one of Europe's best waves, for experienced surfers only.
Active & Fun
- Ericeira Surf Fitness
Small functional-training studio catering to surfers, offering strength and mobility classes.