Photography: Eduardo Gregori
Alongside with a Travel Guide to Portugal on the website (which features the cities of Lisbon, Porto and Braga and the town of Sintra), the French newspaper Le Figaro, in the travel category (Voyage), published an article about Ericeira.
“Cliffs, beaches, alleys with white houses, the smell of the ocean and a relaxed atmosphere borrowed from both the surf culture and the fishing village: 35 kilometres northwest of Lisbon, Ericeira is a great excuse to escape the Portuguese capital”, can be read in the subtitle of this article.
Ericeira is a great excuse to escape the Portuguese capital
Starting with a historical framework, where Lauriane Gepner reports that in the 19th century the village where the sea is bluer became the seaside residence of the Portuguese royal family (established in Mafra), the article’s author says that today Ericeira is known for its impressive waves, which already welcomed American and Australian surfers in the 70s: Ericeira’s World Surfing Reserve is the only one in Europe and is loved by many of the best surfers of the world’s elite.
Throughout the article, the author leaves some tips on what to see and do in the village, such as Surf, Paddle or Bodyboard lessons or a visit to the World Surfing Reserve Interpretation Center, which she describes as “an interactive setup for video mapping [which] allows familiarization with the Reserve and its protected biosphere, the seven waves considered world-class and their characteristics”.
in the 70s the impressive waves of Ericeira were already welcoming American and Australian surfers
But Ericeira is much more than sea and surf. Its relaxed and festive atmosphere, with characteristic shops, cafes and bars, leaves locals and visitors delighted. You can also swap a surfboard for a skateboard and “slide on land” on one of the best skateparks in the Iberian Peninsula, located in Boardriders Ericeira.
In the article, available in full here, you will also find some advice on how to get to the town and when is the best time to visit it, as well as where to eat, sleep and shop.
Esta publicação também está disponível em | This article is also available in: Portuguese (Portugal)
