A white-and-blue fishing town on cliffs above the Atlantic, Europe's only World Surfing Reserve, with seafood and beaches on every side. Here's what Ericeira is like, when to go and how long to stay.
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Temperatures are the average daytime high in °C.
May to September is best for beach days, with warm sun and cooler sea. September and October bring great surf and warm days. Winter brings huge swells for experienced surfers, and mild but damp weather.
Learn on the gentler beaches like Foz do Lizandro with one of many surf schools.
World-class surf beaches just north of town.
The old harbour beach below the town's cliffs.
Grilled fish, barnacles and shellfish in the town's restaurants.
A huge palace with a beautiful library, 15 minutes away.
Fairytale palaces about 30 minutes away.
Yes. It's a pretty, relaxed town with great surf and seafood, and an easy escape from Lisbon.
Yes. Foz do Lizandro and other sheltered beaches suit beginners, and there are lots of surf schools.
Fly into Lisbon, then take the bus or drive, about 45 minutes.
May to October, around 20 to 24°C. September is great for surf and sun.
No. The Atlantic stays cool, around 17 to 19°C in summer, so wetsuits are normal.
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