Journal
The journal
Longer reads on surfing and travelling in Ericeira, from seasonal surf guides to first-trip advice.
By João Rodrigues
Ericeira or Peniche: which surf trip is right for you?
Two of Portugal’s great surf towns, an hour apart. An honest look at the waves, the crowds and the character, so you can pick, or do both.
Read more- 02 6 min read
The best seafood restaurants in Ericeira
Ericeira is a fishing town first and a surf town second. Here is what to order, how a marisqueira works, and where to eat the local catch.
- 03 5 min read
The best time of year to surf in Ericeira
Ericeira works all year, but each season surfs differently. Here is how to choose when to come, depending on your level and what you want from the trip.
- 04 4 min read
Ericeira for beginners: planning your first surf trip
New to surfing and eyeing Ericeira? It is one of Europe’s best places to start. Here is how to plan a first trip that gets you actually improving.
- 05 7 min read
Surf etiquette in Ericeira’s line-ups
So many good waves in a small stretch means crowded line-ups. Learn the priority rules, respect for the locals, and how reefs differ from beach breaks.
- 06 6 min read
Ericeira for non-surfers
Village life, cliff walks, seafood and west-coast sunsets. Why Ericeira makes a great trip even if you never once touch a surfboard.
- 07 7 min read
What to pack for an Ericeira surf trip
Wetsuit thickness by season, wind layers, reef booties and sun protection, plus what you can simply rent locally instead of hauling from home.
- 08 7 min read
Understanding the World Surfing Reserve
What a World Surfing Reserve is, why Ericeira was chosen in 2011 as the first in Europe, the protected waves, and what the designation means for visitors.
