Ericeira is an adorable seaside resort and fishing town in Greater Lisbon, Estremadura, Portugal. Full of stories and traditions, "Vila Velha" is made up of narrow streets and typical houses, unique monuments and splendid Atlantic landscapes. The village of Ericeira is an exceptional place to contemplate the perfect harmony between the sea, fishing and typical gastronomy.

Understand

The coastal view of the skyline of Ericeira

Ericeira (ee-r(ih)-SAY-ruh, /i.ɾɨ.ˈsɐj.ɾɐ/) is a fishing village in the municipality of Mafra, 50 km (31 mi) northwest of the centre of Lisbon and 20 km (12 mi) from Sintra. This tourist village has an area of 12 km² (4.6 sq mi) and approximately 10,000 inhabitants (2011).

Visitor information

• 1 Posto de Turismo da Ericeira, Praça da República 17, ☏ +351 261 863 122, jfericeira@mail.telepac.pt. Daily 10:00–18:00. (updated Jun 2021)

Get in

By bus

Mafrense has service from Sintra, Mafra and Lisbon.

By car

To the south, Sintra, or to the north, Torres Vedras, via the N247 or the A21, which connects Ericeira to the A8.

See

The late 15th-century Chapel of Santa Marta Ericeira

• 1 Parque de Santa Marta, Largo Santa Marta. Park with gardens and space for active and passive recreation. (updated Jun 2021)
• Biblioteca Municipal
• Casa de Cultura Jaime Lobo E Silva
• Capitania
• Igreja Santo Isidoro
• Pelourinho da Ericeira
• Ermida de Santo António
• Ermida de São Julião
• Igreja de São Pedro

Do

• Surfing, Beach of Ribeira d'Ilhas. (updated Jun 2021)
• Fishing
• Beaches:
  • 1 Ribeira D'Ilhas, Beach of Ribeira d'Ilhas. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 2 Praia do Sul. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 3 Praia do Norte. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 4 Praia de São Sebastião. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 5 Praia do Matadouro. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 6 Praia da Empa (Pedra Branca). (updated Jun 2021)
  • 7 Praia da Orelheira. (updated Jun 2021)

Eat

• 1 Tasca da Boa Viagem, Rua Capitão João Lopes 4A. M–W F 18:30–22:30, Sa Su 12:30–15:00 & 18:30–22:30. Seaside tavern. €15-30. (updated Jun 2021)

Sleep

• 1 Vila Galé Ericeira, Praça dos Navegantes 1, ☏ +351 261 869 900, ericeira@vilagale.pt. In the heart of Ericeira Beach, 30 minutes from Lisbon, Hotel Vila Galé Ericeira has a swimming pool and spa. 
• 2 Golden Halcyon Ericeira Villas, Rua do Miramar 22, ☏ +351 911 769 004, ericeiravillas@yahoo.com. In the heart of Ericeira Beach, 30 minutes from Lisbon.