ERICEIRA TOURISM GUIDE
A traditional beach-and-surfing village
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Ericeira, perched on cliffs overlooking the Atlantic, is a growing fishing
village with a charming ambience.
Its pretty narrow streets with
whitewashed chapels and white houses edged in blue are a joy to wander
around before heading to the sandy beaches, or to a superb seafood dinner at
one of the many popular restaurants.
Its surfing waves are world-famous -- the
beach of Ribeira das Ilhas
is considered one of the best surfing spots in Europe and is the site of
World Surfing Championships.
More fine beaches are found about 20km (12 miles) northeast by the city
of Torres Vedras. The beach of Santa Cruz is especially picturesque
and Porto Novo has a broad sandy beach and golf course.
To reach Ericeira from Lisbon take a bus of the "Mafrense" company from the Campo Grande
terminal (by the Alvalade XXI stadium), where there is also frequent service to Torres Vedras. In Torres
Vedras, local buses connect to Santa Cruz.
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Places Nearby
Mafra -
One of Europe's biggest palaces, the building that bankrupted the nation
Sintra
- Enchanting and mysterious atmosphere; romantic palaces; Europe's
westernmost point
Queluz
- Palace mixing Versailles' French grandeur and Portuguese eclecticism
Cascais
- Playground of nobility; picturesque resort; a surfer's paradise
Estoril
- The inspiration for James Bond; Europe's largest casino;
spectacular golf courses
Lisbon - The
Age of Discovery, World Heritage monuments, museum treasures, vibrant
nightlife
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AROUND LISBON
AND TAGUS VALLEY Alcobaça Arrábida Azeitão Batalha Cascais Ericeira Estoril Fatima Leiria Mafra Nazaré Obidos Palmela Peniche Queluz Santarém Sesimbra Setubal Sintra Tomar |
ALENTEJO
Beja Castelo de Vide Elvas Estremoz Evora Marvão Mértola Monsaraz Vila Viçosa ALGARVE Albufeira Faro Lagos Sagres Silves Tavira Vila Real de Santo António Vilamoura |
BEIRAS (CENTRAL PORTUGAL)
Aveiro Belmonte Buçaco Coimbra Conimbriga Figueira da Foz Guarda Monsanto Piodão Serra da Estrela Viseu PORTO AND DOURO Amarante Lamego Porto |
MINHO
Barcelos Braga Gerês National Park Guimarães Ponte de Lima Ponte da Barca Viana do Castelo TRAS-OS-MONTES Bragança Chaves Vila Real THE ISLANDS Azores Madeira |