Ericeira property buyer informations

Ericeira

Ericeira is famous for its beautiful beaches that sit below high cliffs, which give the town wonderful view of the Atlantic.  Formerly a fishing village, it is now a vibrant seaside resort situated 50 kms (31 miles) northeast of Lisbon. 

It is characterized by:  the hospitality of its people; its charming "old village" with narrow cobblestone streets and distinctive architecture; the food – especially fresh fish and seafood;  an eclectic range of cultural events; and, of course, the sea.

Facilities include:

• More than 50 restaurants and seafood restaurants ("marisqueiras") offer a great variety of dishes
• A large variety of bars and nightclubs
• Good range of shops
• Small Supermarket
• Banks
• Post Office
• Markets – particularly on July, 25th  when the "Santiago" or "Dos Alhos" Market takes place

Sport facilities:

• Surfing is the dominant sport
• Body-boarding
• Skim-boarding
• Windsurfing
• Fishing
• Diving
• Sailing
• Jet-skiing
• Water-skiing
• Beach-volleyball
• There is a municipal gym
• The Santa Marta park offers even more sporting facilities
• Mountain biking
• Horse riding
• Hiking

Approximate Driving Time from Portuguese Airports:

• Lisbon - about 35 minutes
• Faro – 3,5 hours
• Porto - 3 hours

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