If you are looking for a place where you can flirt with the sun and come face to face with this addictive sport, then you should visit Ericeira.
It’s a small fishing village, in the municipality of Mafra, in Portugal. It’s a tourist destination and well known for its mild temperature and the 300 days of sunshine. The hospitality of the villagers make you feel like being home. Walk through the narrow cobblestone streets and enjoy the view of the characteristic houses. You can visit the the municipal library (Biblioteca Municipal da Ericeira) and the cultural centre (Casa de Cultura Jaime Lobo E Silva). There is also the Sta. Casa da Misericórdia da Ericeira Museum, full of history, ethnology, archeology and ancient art.
In the south of Ericeira, at 2 km/1.4 mi from the village’s center, you can find Foz do Lizandro beach. It has the right conditions for kite-surf. In autumn and on good days, the wind and waves swell size are from 1.3 to 3 m (4-10 ft) and the wind blows offshore 7%. In the winter, the wind blows offshore 12% and when the waves have a temper for games, the swell size is 2-3 m (6.5-10 ft). In spring, the wind blows offshore 6% and the waves swell size is <1.5 m/5 ft and on good days, the swell size is 1.3-2 m (4-6.5 ft). In summer, the waves swell size is most of the time <1.5 m/5 ft but on good days there are waves with swell size 1.3-2 m (4-6.5 ft) and the wind blows offshore 0,6%.
The swell size starts working at 1.0 m-1.5 m / 3 ft-5 ft and holds up to 3 m+ / 10 ft+. The waves direction is right and left and they are powerful and funny. It’s a beach-break with regional classic waves. In Ericeira, you can taste fresh fish and other seafood. There are lovely accommodations, in case you want to take a nap.
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Peniche is a seaside township in Portugal. It has a large harbor and it is well known as a fishing town. It's worth to visit the famous impressive 16th century fortress. It was used as a prison by the secret police of dictator Salazar, where political opponents were jailed. You should also visit the baroque Misericordia Church in the main square, where you can admire the fantastic painted ceiling with scenes from the new testament.
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Ericeira is a seaside resort and fishing community, belonging to the municipality of Mafra and situated on the western coast of Portugal. The resort is a popular destination for many surfers since the area hosts more than 40 beaches, offering excellent surfing conditions.
Ericeira is a seaside resort and fishing community that belongs to the municipality of Mafra, situated on the western coast of Portugal. This place is a popular destination to many surfers, as near the area there are over 40 beaches with excellent surfing conditions.
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world and it is situated in Portugal. It is the capital and the largest city of the country, lying in the western Iberian Peninsula in the Atlantic Ocean and the River Tagus.
Peniche is a municipality and a seaside city, situated in formerly Estremadura Province, in Oeste Subregion. The municipality consists of 6 parishes and it is a popular surfing destination.
