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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