Ericeira
A whitewashed surf town on cliffs above the Atlantic — Portugal's surf capital and a World Surfing Reserve.
The best surf base near Lisbon and a cooler, more local alternative to Cascais.
Why go
A real fishing-and-surf town with consistent waves for all levels, cliff walks, excellent seafood, and a laid-back, design-minded feel. Less polished than Cascais, more character.
Why you might skip it
If you don't surf or like fish, it's a small cliff town; beaches are cold Atlantic.
What to do
Surf (Ribeira d'Ilhas, Praia do Coxos), walk the cliff path, eat seafood in the village, day-trip to Mafra palace.
What to eat
Seafood — especially the local seafood rice (arroz de marisco); octopus.
Where to stay
The village for walkability; cliff-side surf lodges.
Getting there & around
Bus from Lisbon Campo Grande; car.
What's here
Ericeira (Ribeira d'Ilhas)
Ribeira d'Ilhas is a world-renowned surf break near Ericeira, celebrated for its consistent, high-quality right-hand point break that draws surfers of all levels. It is a key part of Ericeira's designation as a World Surfing Reserve.
Ericeira Surf Reserve
Europe's first World Surfing Reserve — a cluster of point and reef breaks around Ericeira.
Where it sits
