Start with the coast
Start with the beach that fits the day: Pescadores for the centre, Praia do Sul for an easy walk, Foz do Lizandro for space, Ribeira d'Ilhas when surf is the reason.
Trip planning
Things to do in Ericeira
A good day in Ericeira usually starts with the sea, then gets shaped by wind, tide, food, walking distance and how much you want to move around.
Start with one anchor for the day: a beach, a surf lesson, a village walk, a meal or a practical stop you actually need.
From there, keep the plan close. Pair Pescadores or Praia do Sul with the old centre, Foz do Lizandro with a longer beach window, and Ribeira d'Ilhas with surf rather than a rushed swim.
Use the listings when the plan needs real details: current photos, reviews, directions, contact routes and opening information.
Interactive map
Things to do in Ericeira on the map
The centre, harbour beaches and Foz do Lizandro are close on paper, but not every plan is walkable. Use the map to group one beach, one food stop and the next useful errand.
Short answer
Things to do in Ericeira: start here
In Ericeira, start with beaches and surf, then build the day around restaurants, cafes, the old centre, viewpoints, local shops and practical movement based on weather, tide, transport and where you are staying.
Details that shape the day
- Beaches and viewpoints for coast, walking, sunset and low-effort plans.
- Surf schools, rentals and camps when conditions and skill level fit.
- Restaurants, cafes and bakeries to structure the day between the coast and village.
- Hotels, transport and parking when the plan depends on movement.
Useful planning results
- Starseed Coffee Roasterycafe · 5.0 rating from 14 reviews
- MIZU Ericeirarestaurant · No published reviews yet
- Waves Findersurf school · No published reviews yet
- Algodio Beach Clubrestaurant · No published reviews yet
- Ribbai Ribeira d’Ilhasrestaurant · 5.0 rating from 3 reviews
How to use this guide
Build a day that can bend with the weather
Walk the old centre
The harbour, narrow streets, Praca da Republica and beach viewpoints make a simple first route before lunch or sunset.
Leave room for real life
Parking, opening hours and surf conditions change plans fast. Keep food and a second option close to the area you are already visiting.
Local notes
What actually shapes a day in Ericeira
Ericeira looks compact on a map, but a good day has a rhythm: old-town streets, harbour viewpoints, a beach window and a food stop that fits where you are.
The same plan does not work in August, on a windy winter afternoon, or after a surf lesson. Use the listings below for current details, then pair them with the beach, restaurant and surf guides when the day gets specific.
Before you commit
- Choose one anchor: beach, surf lesson, meal or village walk.
- Use the old centre for a low-friction first walk.
- Check wind, tide and flags before making the beach the centre of the day.
- Keep food and parking close to the area you are already visiting.
Local listings
Featured local places
Cafe / Coffee Shop·Ericeira
Starseed Coffee Roastery
Ericeira-based roastery founded by Andreas, hand-roasting carefully selected green coffee from multiple regions. Supplies markets and local businesses and offers home delivery with a focus on freshness and sustainability.
5.0· 14 reviews
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Restaurant·Ericeira
MIZU Ericeira
Asian sharing restaurant in Ericeira focused on shared plates and bold Asian flavours, housed in a comfortable, elegant space designed for relaxed meals with family and friends.
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Surf School·Ericeira
Waves Finder
Surf coach organising surf sessions depending on level of everyone
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Algodio Beach Club
Algodio Beach Club is a seafront restaurant in Praia do Norte, Ericeira, offering ocean-view dining, fresh seafood, sunset happy hour and private events in a relaxed beachside setting.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Ribbai Ribeira d’Ilhas
Ribbai Ribeira d’Ilhas is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
5.0· 3 reviews
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Secret Oven Sourdough Pizza
Secret Oven Sourdough Pizza is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
5.0· 1 review
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Beach·Ericeira
Praia do Matadouro
Praia do Matadouro is a beach in Ericeira. Check access, conditions, photos and map position before planning a visit.
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Beach·Ericeira
Praia Ericeira, Lisbon District, Portugal
Praia Ericeira, Lisbon District, Portugal is a beach in Ericeira. Check access, conditions, photos and map position before planning a visit.
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Beach·Ericeira
Praia do Norte
Praia do Norte is a beach in Ericeira. Check access, conditions, photos and map position before planning a visit.
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Beach·Ericeira
Beach Pescadores
Beach Pescadores is a beach in Ericeira. Check access, conditions, photos and map position before planning a visit.
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Cafe / Coffee Shop·Ericeira
SANO CAFÉ
SANO CAFÉ is a cafe or coffee shop in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Carlos D Batalha Machial
Carlos D Batalha Machial is a cafe or coffee shop in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Tourist Attraction·Ericeira
Mural "Cangrejo"
Mural "Cangrejo" is a tourist attraction in Ericeira. Check access, conditions, photos and map position before planning a visit.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
7 Praias da Baleia
7 Praias da Baleia is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Cafe / Coffee Shop·Ericeira
Vista Azul
Vista Azul is a cafe or coffee shop in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Restaurante Bom Amigo
Restaurante Bom Amigo is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Tourist Attraction·Ericeira
Miradouro de São Sebastião
Miradouro de São Sebastião is a tourist attraction in Ericeira. Check access, conditions, photos and map position before planning a visit.
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Park / Garden·Ericeira
Parque Verde Urbano da Ericeira
Parque Verde Urbano da Ericeira is a park or garden in Ericeira. Check access, conditions, photos and map position before planning a visit.
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Surf School·Ericeira
Dry Waves SurfSkate School
Dry Waves SurfSkate School is a surf school in Ericeira. Check schedules, equipment, conditions, photos and contact details before making plans.
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Tourist Attraction·Ericeira
Igreja Paroquial de São Pedro
Igreja Paroquial de São Pedro is a tourist attraction in Ericeira. Check access, conditions, photos and map position before planning a visit.
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Tourist Attraction·Ericeira
Miradouro Praia Sul
Miradouro Praia Sul is a tourist attraction in Ericeira. Check access, conditions, photos and map position before planning a visit.
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Tourist Attraction·Ericeira
Marine monument
Marine monument is a tourist attraction in Ericeira. Check access, conditions, photos and map position before planning a visit.
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Tourist Attraction·Ericeira
Praia de São Sebastião
Praia de São Sebastião is a tourist attraction in Ericeira. Check access, conditions, photos and map position before planning a visit.
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Tourist Attraction·Ericeira
Pequena História da Vila da Ericeira
Pequena História da Vila da Ericeira is a tourist attraction in Ericeira. Check access, conditions, photos and map position before planning a visit.
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Tourist Attraction·Ericeira
Praia de Mil Regos
Praia de Mil Regos is a tourist attraction in Ericeira. Check access, conditions, photos and map position before planning a visit.
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Tourist Attraction·Ericeira
Parque de Santa Marta
Parque de Santa Marta is a tourist attraction in Ericeira. Check access, conditions, photos and map position before planning a visit.
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Tourist Attraction·Ericeira
Estátua - Jagoz do Mar
Estátua - Jagoz do Mar is a tourist attraction in Ericeira. Check access, conditions, photos and map position before planning a visit.
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Tourist Attraction·Ericeira
Homenagem ao Surfista
Homenagem ao Surfista is a tourist attraction in Ericeira. Check access, conditions, photos and map position before planning a visit.
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Surf School·Ericeira
Surf School, Rentals & Shop - Activity Surf Center | Ericeira
Surf School, Rentals & Shop - Activity Surf Center | Ericeira is a surf school in Ericeira. Check schedules, equipment, conditions, photos and contact details before making plans.
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Surf School·Ericeira
Ericeira Surf Camp
Ericeira Surf Camp is a surf school in Ericeira. Check schedules, equipment, conditions, photos and contact details before making plans.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Brunch me
Brunch me is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Cafe / Coffee Shop·Ericeira
Mar de Café
Mar de Café is a cafe or coffee shop in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Tourist Attraction·Ericeira
Parque Aventura Cova da Baleia
Parque Aventura Cova da Baleia is a tourist attraction in Ericeira. Check access, conditions, photos and map position before planning a visit.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
PRÉDIO
PRÉDIO is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Esplanada Furnas
Esplanada Furnas is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Restaurante O Gafanhoto
Restaurante O Gafanhoto is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Burger King Ericeira
Burger King Ericeira is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Pizzeria Pepe Verde Ericeira
Pizzeria Pepe Verde Ericeira is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Balagan Ericeira
Balagan Ericeira is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Cafe / Coffee Shop·Ericeira
Black Magic Cafe
Black Magic Cafe is a cafe or coffee shop in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
COSTA FRIA
COSTA FRIA is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
GiG - Green is Good
GiG - Green is Good is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Mar das Latas Wine & Food
Mar das Latas Wine & Food is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Talay Thai House
Talay Thai House is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Cafe / Coffee Shop·Ericeira
Coffee Aroma
Coffee Aroma is a cafe or coffee shop in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Tasquinha do Patachão
Tasquinha do Patachão is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Surf School·Ericeira
Pure Ocean
Pure Ocean is a surf school in Ericeira. Check schedules, equipment, conditions, photos and contact details before making plans.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Se7e Beaches
Se7e Beaches is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Gabriel Restaurant
Gabriel Restaurant is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Galiota
Galiota is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
La Calha Restaurant
La Calha Restaurant is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Uni Sushi
Uni Sushi is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Pizza in the Neighborhood
Pizza in the Neighborhood is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
The Hare Tavern
The Hare Tavern is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Cafe / Coffee Shop·Ericeira
Coffee Sea
Coffee Sea is a cafe or coffee shop in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Breeze
Breeze is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
7 Windows Brewery
7 Windows Brewery is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
The Pot
The Pot is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Hard Stone
Hard Stone is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Cafe / Coffee Shop·Ericeira
Tiger & Chick
Tiger & Chick is a cafe or coffee shop in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Ti Matilde
Ti Matilde is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Pepe Verde Pizzeria
Pepe Verde Pizzeria is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Surf School·Ericeira
Activity Surf Center
Activity Surf Center is a surf school in Ericeira. Check schedules, equipment, conditions, photos and contact details before making plans.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Seafood Restaurant Furnas
Seafood Restaurant Furnas is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Tik Tak
Tik Tak is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Surf School·Ericeira
Hurley Surf Club
Hurley Surf Club is a surf school in Ericeira. Check schedules, equipment, conditions, photos and contact details before making plans.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Tik Tapas
Tik Tapas is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Joy's Tasquinha
Joy's Tasquinha is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Restaurant·Ericeira
Kojima Sushi Bar
Kojima Sushi Bar is a restaurant in Ericeira. Check hours, menu details, photos and recent reviews before going.
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Parreirinha
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Specific names
Local names people look up
Use these pages when you are looking for a named place rather than a broad guide.
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FAQ
Questions about Things to do in Ericeira
What is the easiest first day in Ericeira?
Walk the old centre and harbour, choose one nearby beach, then plan a meal close to where you already are. Add surf or Foz do Lizandro only if conditions and transport make sense.
Can I do Ericeira without a car?
Yes for the centre, Praia dos Pescadores, Praia do Norte, Praia do Sul and many restaurants. A car or transfer helps for Foz do Lizandro, Sao Juliao, Ribamar and some surf plans.
How should I choose between beach, surf and food?
Start with the least flexible part of the day. Surf depends on conditions and lesson times; restaurants depend on bookings and opening hours; beach walks are easiest to move around.