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Best time to go depends on your level above. July, August & September are the peak tourist months.
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$40
$30
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4.5 out of 5
Blue Ocean Ericeira Surf School
- Surf School
- Portugal
- Ericeira
- Main Surf Beach: Ribeira D'Ilhas
- Meet on the beach
- Lessons: Kids Surf , Beginner Surf , Intermediate Surf & Advanced Surf
- Children & Adult surf lessons
$40
Reviews (2)
5 out of 5
"Ericeira SUP" Stand Up Paddle Experience
- Surf School
- Portugal
- Ericeira
- Main Surf Beach: "Ericeira World Surfing Reserve" area
- Pick up from Accommodation
- Lessons: Kids Surf , Beginner Surf , Intermediate Surf , Advanced Surf & SUP
- Adult surf lessons only
$100
Reviews (24)
4.5 out of 5
Surf Riders Ericeira
- Surf School
- Portugal
- Ericeira
- Main Surf Beach: Praia do Matadouro, Ribeira de Ilhas, Foz do Lizandro, São Julião and Praia Azul, Fisherman´s Beach,
- Pick up from Accommodation
- Lessons: Kids Surf , Beginner Surf , Intermediate Surf , Advanced Surf , Private Surf & SUP
- Children & Adult surf lessons
$35
Reviews (1)
5 out of 5
Pure Ocean Surf Academy
- Surf School
- Portugal
- Ericeira
- Main Surf Beach: Ribeira D'Ilhas
- Pick up from Accommodation
- Lessons: Kids Surf , Beginner Surf , Intermediate Surf , Advanced Surf & Private Surf
- Children & Adult surf lessons
$35
Reviews (1)
5 out of 5
West Coast Surf School
- Surf School
- Portugal
- Ericeira
- Main Surf Beach: Sao Juliao, praia do Sul, praia do Matadouro and Ribeira de Ilhas
- Pick up from Accommodation
- Lessons: Kids Surf , Beginner Surf , Intermediate Surf , Advanced Surf & Private Surf
- Children & Adult surf lessons
$40
Reviews (14)
5 out of 5
3 Surfers Surf School
- Surf School
- Portugal
- Ericeira
- Main Surf Beach: Praia de São Sebastião
- Pick up from Accommodation
- Lessons: Kids Surf , Beginner Surf , Intermediate Surf , Advanced Surf & Private Surf
- Children & Adult surf lessons
$40
Reviews (3)
5 out of 5
Activity Surf Center
- Surf School
- Portugal
- Ericeira
- Main Surf Beach: Matadouro
- Pick up from Central Meeting Point
- Lessons: Beginner Surf , Intermediate Surf & Private Surf
- Children & Adult surf lessons
$30
BOARDCULTURE SURF SCHOOL
- Surf School
- Portugal
- Ericeira
- Main Surf Beach: Matadouro Beach / São Julião Beach / Praia Azul / São Sebastião Beach / Praia da Empa and some secret spots...
- Pick up from Central Meeting Point
- Lessons: Kids Surf , Beginner Surf , Intermediate Surf , Private Surf & SUP
- Children & Adult surf lessons
$40
Reviews (1)
5 out of 5
Ericeira Local Surf School
- Surf School
- Portugal
- Ericeira
- Main Surf Beach: Foz Do Lizandro , Praia do Sul , Matadouro and Harbor
- Pick up from Accommodation
- Lessons: Kids Surf , Beginner Surf , Intermediate Surf , Advanced Surf & Private Surf
- Children & Adult surf lessons
$45
Reviews (5)
5 out of 5
Ericeira Waves Surf School
- Surf School
- Portugal
- Ericeira
- Main Surf Beach: Praia de Ribeira d'Ilhas
- Pick up from Accommodation
- Lessons: Kids Surf , Beginner Surf , Intermediate Surf , Advanced Surf & Private Surf
- Children & Adult surf lessons
$45
Waterbound Ericeira
- Surf School
- Portugal
- Ericeira
- Main Surf Beach: São Sebastião and Matadouro
- Pick up from Central Meeting Point
- Lessons: Beginner Surf , Intermediate Surf , Advanced Surf & Private Surf
- Children & Adult surf lessons
The fishing village and surrounding areas of Ericeira (pronounced Eery-Say-Rah) have plenty to offer those who want to take a break from the white sandy coastline on their Surf Holiday. Hours can be spent getting lost among the narrow cobblestone streets, enjoying a coffee or a beer in the many cafés and bars, chatting to the locals and admiring the cliff top views. There is a fantastic selection of restaurants, with seafood a specialty naturally. Whether you stay in a private accommodation or an Ericeira Surf Camp you will fall in love with the place.
And when you finish your surf there is nothing better to do than just laze on the beach in the glorious Portuguese sun, especially on Foz do Lizandro beach with its new promenade lined with cafés & bars.
There are also an abundance of surf and fashion shops. Quiksilver have their flagship Portuguese store complete with surf bar, skatepark and late night DJ! Skateboards can be rented from €3 per hour.
Activities in Ericeira
The Tourist Office in the centre of town will be your best friend and has a list of all the surrounding Golf courses (including the PGA Championship course Penha Longa) - www.portugalgolf.pt
The area has many options - MTB, tennis, big game fishing, mountain biking, hiking and 4x4 in the local forest, horse riding, and other water sports such as kitesurfing and windsurfing.
Restaurants & Bars in Ericeira
Portugal is well known for it's delicious seafood and Ericeira's fishing traditions have spawned some great restaurants. Our favourite is Tic Tak and Tik Tapas run by brothers Pedro and Francisco. Canastra on the sea front serves some of the best seafood in town and has incredible sunset views.
In Ericeira you have many bars including the popular La Luna, Pedro Pescadoro and the cocktail bar Bamboo. A beer will cost you just €1.50. One of the oldest nightclubs in Portugal, “Ouriço”, is picturesquely located overlooking the cliffs and the Atlantic Ocean. Ericeira is not an all night party town; its bars have a more laid back chill out feel rather than the type that pump out loud music.
Surrounding towns
Dont' miss the monastery in Mafra on your way up from Lisbon - you can bypass the town but it's worth driving through to see the spectacular building. Sintra makes a great day trip, with its spectacular Pena Palace, the summer home to the long gone Portuguese Monarchy.
30 minute south of Ericeira are the coastal areas of Cascais & Estoril. Beautiful beaches lined with cafés, restaurants and fantastic 19th century Mansions - this area is considered the Monte Carlo of Portugal. You will also find Europe’s largest Casino, the famous Casino-Estoril.
Lisbon
You’ll arrive in Lisbon airport and drive 30 minutes north to Ericeira. However the city of seven hills is a city not to be missed. For sights and information log on to www.visitlisboa.com
Lisbon is a great shopping city. Prices are be less expensive than many of its Western European counterparts. High street fashion shops can be found in the Baixa area, especially the pedestrianised Rua Augusta (for clothes, shoes and luxury goods from the likes of Louis Vuitton and La Perla) and the Chiado and Bairro Alto (especially Rua Garrett for clothes and linen and neighbouring streets for ceramics, young designer fashions and haute couture). Avenida da Liberdade hosts big name fashion such as Calvin Klein and Emporio Armani.
One stop new shopping malls are becoming increasingly popular; the best being the Centro Vasco da Gama, with its own cinema, restaurants and shops like Zara, Pull and Bear, Bershka, Mango, Dali, Massimo Dutti. For more info log on to www.centrovascodagama.pt
Its also worth getting the bus or a taxi into Lisbon to try out the restaurants and nightlife. A taxi back will cost you €60 approx. The Barrio Alto district is the main area, a maze of streets full of people enjoying the city's bars and clubs.
Football
Two massive local football teams divide the city – tickets for Sporting Lisboa or Benfica can usually be bought on the day at the stadiums. For info on the Portuguese league check out www.footballportugal.com
Flights to Lisbon
Please note to check airports as new routes & airlines may begin operating at any time. Below are just some that fly to Portugal. www.wegolo.com is a website that lets you know who flies where from different cities.
www.aerlingus.com
www.flytap.com
www.ryanair.com
www.britishairways.com
www.flymonarch.com
www.easyjet.com
How to get to Ericeira from Lisbon Airport
Transfers - Book a Private or Shared taxi's and mini buses with our shuttle bus partner here
Bus - From the airport take the underground metro to the main bus terminal Campo Grande in Lisbon centre (20 - 30 minutes). Buses leave every 1hr30 minutes to Ericeira, approx. journey time is 75 minutes. First bus to Ericeira is at approx 8am, last bus 23hr. Approx. cost is €7. Timetable available here www.mafrense.pt
Taxi - From Lisbon airport to Ericeira. Approximate time 40 minutes. Cost €60-€75.
Car Hire - We have a discount car hire section on our website where you can rent a car. Rent your car from the airport and drive up. It is not possible to rent a car from Ericeira.
World Surf Reserve
In 2011 it was awarded the title of 'World Surf Reserve', there are only 2 other places in the world that share the title: Santa Cruz, US and Manly, Australia.
If it is your first surfing holiday to Ericeira then head straight to Foz do Lizandro and Sao Juliao beaches south of town, they are perfect beginner and intermediate surf spots. Closer to town is Praia do Sul. Another great beginner beach breaks. All best at mid tide but surfable at high and low tide also.
For Intermediates you have the reliable and safe reef break Ribeira d'Ilhas, which host the WSL World qualifying series surf championships every year. And for the more adventurous you have the world class Coxos. That's just naming a few, there are too many surf breaks to mention here!
Don't forget to explore further up the coast - 25 minutes away is Santa Cruz and an hour away is Peniche, home to the World renowned Supertubos and host of the Rip Curl Pro since 2009. 30 minutes south of Lisbon is the Cascais coast with the famous Praia do Guincho surf beach. And when north winds are blowing you can venture further south towards Carcevelos beach and the other surf spots along the Lisbon coast.
Come Surf Ericeira with us…