{"id":1902,"date":"2025-09-19T08:43:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T08:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pn.travelblox.eu\/?p=1902"},"modified":"2025-11-27T14:31:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T14:31:30","slug":"surfing-in-ericeira-6-reasons-why-ericeira-is-the-perfect-surf-spot-in-portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pn.staging.travelblox.eu\/en\/surfen-in-ericeira-waarom-ericeira-de-perfecte-surfspot-in-portugal-is\/","title":{"rendered":"Surfing in Ericeira: 6 reasons why Ericeira is the perfect surf spot in Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Surfing in Ericeira: 6 reasons why Ericeira is the perfect surf spot in Portugal<\/h2>                                                                \t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW92072338 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW92072338 BCX0\">Ericeira<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92072338 BCX0\"> is one of the most famous surf destinations along the Portuguese coast. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92072338 BCX0\">You'll find<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92072338 BCX0\"> calm beaches for beginners and challenging waves for advanced surfers. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW92072338 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92072338 BCX0\">The village itself radiates authenticity, with narrow streets, local caf\u00e9s, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92072338 BCX0\">fresh <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92072338 BCX0\">seafood restaurants. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW92072338 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92072338 BCX0\">In this article, we'll guide you through the best surf spots, provide <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW92072338 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92072338 BCX0\">practical tips, and show you what makes <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW92072338 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92072338 BCX0\">Ericeira so unique.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW92072338 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:480,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-1\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner tb-wysiwyg__inner--highlight\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                    <!-- <div class=\"icon\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/var\/www\/stag\/public_html\/wp-content\/plugins\/tbx-plugin\/blox\/wysiwyg\/..\/..\/images\/wave-1.php \" alt=\"Lamp icon\"\/>\n                <\/div> -->\n                    <div class=\"icon\">\n                        <i class=\"fa-kit fa-tb-lightbulb\"><\/i>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h4>Top tips from our team<\/h4>                                        \t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Best season for beginners:<\/strong> April to October<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Best season for advanced<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>s:<\/strong> November to March<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wetsuit<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: 3\/2mm summer | 4\/3mm winter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surf early<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: It's much calmer at sunrise<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-2\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>1. World Surfing Reserve  <\/h2>                                                                \t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ericeira is a small fishing village just an hour's drive from Lisbon. In recent years, it has grown into one of Europe's most beloved surf destinations. In 2011, the coastline was designated a <strong>World Surfing Reserve<\/strong>. This made Ericeira the second place in the world and the first in Europe to receive this title. It's a recognition of the high quality of the waves and the unique character of the region. The approximately eight-kilometer-long coastline has since been protected to preserve the famous surf spots and the surrounding nature.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The diversity of surf spots makes Ericeira a special surf destination. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">In Ericeira, there are plenty of accessible spots for beginners and challenging waves for advanced surfers.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">There's something for everyone: catch your first wave during a lesson or search for the perfect barrel. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> barrel is a surfing maneuver where you stay inside the hollow wave as it closes around you. The Atlantic Ocean provides consistent waves year-round, and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">due to the different locations of the beaches<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, you'll almost always find a spot that's sheltered from the wind. This means you can get in the water every season and enjoy ideal conditions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery tb-block align-center background-light pattern-none variant-2-vertical-1-horizontal tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"simple-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery__images\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery__image tb-simple-gallery__image--vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-image-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/pn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2025\/07\/PN_2025_byjuliadekeijzer_LR-1155.jpg' width='1365' height='2048' loading='lazy'>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery__image tb-simple-gallery__image--vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-image-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/pn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2025\/09\/PN_2025_byjuliadekeijzer_LR-323-1.jpg' width='1365' height='2048' loading='lazy'>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-3\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>2. A laid-back surf culture <\/h2>                                                                \t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The surf culture in Ericeira started in the 1960s and 70s, when the first surfers discovered the waves along this coast. Since then, the town has grown into one of the most famous surf destinations in Europe, with a mix of local surfers and travelers from all over the world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ericeira has a relaxed atmosphere that perfectly fits the surf culture. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you start surfing early, the fishing boats are still in the water. The fishermen begin their day early to catch a good haul and later bring their fresh fish to restaurants in the town.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">This gives an authentic glimpse of morning life in Ericeira. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">After a surf session, you can stop by one of the many caf\u00e9s along the boulevard, where you can enjoy a gal\u00e3o (Portuguese coffee with milk) while overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The locals <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> friendly and used to surfers, making you feel welcome right away.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery tb-block align-center background-light pattern-none variant-2-vertical-1-horizontal tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"simple-gallery-1\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery__images\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery__image tb-simple-gallery__image--vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-image-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/pn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2025\/09\/PN_2025_byjuliadekeijzer_LR-1174-1.jpg' width='1365' height='2048' loading='lazy'>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery__image tb-simple-gallery__image--vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-image-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/pn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2025\/09\/PN_2025_byjuliadekeijzer_LR-1150-1.jpg' width='1365' height='2048' loading='lazy'>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-4\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>3. Many surf schools, shops, and cafes<\/h2>                                                                \t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The local surf community is welcoming and inclusive, with a genuine passion for the ocean and respect for nature.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> There are <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">many surf schools offering lessons for every level, from complete beginners to advanced surfers. Booking a lesson is not only a convenient way to learn the right technique, but it's also a fun way to quickly gain confidence in the ocean and meet new people. The instructors know the best spots and conditions well, ensuring you get in the water safely and at the best times.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ericeira has a wide range of surf shops. You'll find big chains like Rip Curl and Boardriders Quicksilver, where you can get the latest gear. Additionally, there are smaller boutiques like Magic Quiver or Mothersurf, which focus on sustainable and eco-friendly products. The staff often consists of experienced surfers who can help you choose the right equipment and sometimes give you tips about the surf conditions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> You can also find various surf caf\u00e9s in Ericeira, like Hurley Surf Club. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery tb-block align-center background-light pattern-none variant-2-vertical-1-horizontal tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"simple-gallery-2\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery__images\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery__image tb-simple-gallery__image--vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-image-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/pn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2025\/07\/PN_2025_byjuliadekeijzer_LR-1131.jpg' width='1365' height='2048' loading='lazy'>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery__image tb-simple-gallery__image--vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-image-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/pn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2025\/09\/PN_2025_byjuliadekeijzer_LR-1138-1.jpg' width='1365' height='2048' loading='lazy'>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-5\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>4. The best surf beaches<\/h2>                                                                \t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ribeira d'Ilhas<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ribeira d\u2019Ilhas is one of the most famous surf spots in Portugal, known for its consistent and quality waves. The water at Ribeira d\u2019Ilhas is relatively calm due to its sheltered location in the bay, making it a safe place for beginners to practice. The incoming waves, also known as swell, are the larger waves that come from far out in the ocean. At Ribeira d\u2019Ilhas, the swell can reach up to four meters in peak season, providing challenging and spectacular waves for advanced surfers as well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The beach itself is beautiful: golden sand surrounded by steep cliffs. During the morning or late afternoon, when the sunlight hits the coast, it\u2019s particularly stunning. Ribeira d\u2019Ilhas has also hosted several surf competitions, including events from the World Surf League.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Praia do Matadouro<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Praia do Matadouro is located on the north side of Ericeira and is easy to reach. The beach is rocky with a small strip of sand. You can surf here year-round. The waves are consistent and not too big, making it a great spot for beginners. There are also challenges for experienced surfers due to the rocks and reef plateaus. The beach has some basic amenities like a food truck, outdoor showers, and restrooms in season, making it comfortable for a day on the water. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Foz do Lizandro <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">About 2.5 kilometers south of the center of Ericeira lies Foz do Lizandro, a hidden gem among surfers. It\u2019s a beach break with a sandy bottom, which means the waves here are friendlier than those at rocky reef breaks. This makes it an ideal spot for both beginner surfers and those looking to practice new tricks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The vibe at Foz do Lizandro is relaxed and welcoming. You\u2019ll find both local surfers and international visitors, all enjoying the laid-back surf culture. The beach is well-equipped with facilities like restrooms and a beach bar.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery tb-block align-center background-light pattern-none variant-2-vertical-1-horizontal tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"simple-gallery-3\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery__images\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery__image tb-simple-gallery__image--vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-image-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/pn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2025\/07\/PN_2025_byjuliadekeijzer_LR-220.jpg' width='1365' height='2048' alt='sights in Ericeira' style='object-position:50% 50%' loading='lazy'>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery__image tb-simple-gallery__image--vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-image-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/pn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2025\/09\/PN_2025_byjuliadekeijzer_LR-1172-1.jpg' width='1365' height='2048' loading='lazy'>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-6\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>5. Surfing year-round in Ericeira <\/h2>                                                                \t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can surf year-round in Ericeira, with each season bringing its own charm and specific surf conditions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Spring and summer (April-September): <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">This is the ideal time for beginners. The waves are generally smaller and manageable, the water is warmer (around 18-20\u00b0C), and the days are long and sunny. Perfect for relaxed surf sessions, followed by lounging on the beach with a cold drink.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Autumn and winter (October-March): <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">For experienced surfers, the waves during this period are optimal. Powerful waves generated by Atlantic storms make Ericeira a world-class surf destination. The water is colder (14-16\u00b0C), but the waves are consistent and challenging. Plus, the spots are often quieter, as many recreational surfers head home during this time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Extra tip:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Some of the best surf sessions occur during winter storms when the waves can reach heights of 4 to 6 meters. 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A city with more than just waves <\/h2>                                                                \t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Between surf sessions, you can visit various attractions in Ericeira. The historic center is small but charming, with narrow streets, white houses adorned with blue or yellow accents, and a few lovely squares. You can stroll through it in no time, but the atmosphere makes it worth wandering around for a while and enjoying a coffee on a terrace.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Forte de Milreu is a 17th-century coastal fortress that was once part of the defense line against pirates and invasions. Today, it's mainly a place to enjoy the view over the Atlantic Ocean and the coastline. The fortress itself is small and mostly in ruins, but it's a beautiful spot to watch the sunset. The fort is located along a nice, short <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hiking trail along the cliffs between Praia do Matadouro and Praia Ribeira d\u2019Ilhas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For food lovers, Ericeira is the perfect place. Fresh seafood, traditional past\u00e9is de nata, and the famous bifana (Portuguese pork sandwich) are on the menu. Many restaurants serve fish caught by local fishermen that same morning. 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