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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In the western coast of Portugal, in the municipality of Mafra, you'll find Ericeira, an old fishing village. It dates back to the 12th century, keeping up to date its beauty and history alive. The sunshine light, the cobble streets and the beautiful houses. The hospitality of the villagers and the harmony of their lives will seduce you.
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.
Ericeira is a civil parish in the municipality of Mafra, on the western coast of Portugal. This place dates back to the 12th century. It's a fishermen village, with cobbled streets and characteristic housing. It's a place with buildings of historical architecture.
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.
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.
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.
