Wander into the quaint town of Ericeira and step into the wonderful world of homeschooling and parental choice. With its idyllic beaches, endless waves and warm community, this cozy coastal town makes it easy for families to make choices based on health and happiness, and one of those choices is homeschooling. Since arriving in Ericeira, […]
Anna Pixner: speeding to the stars, making it happen
Photo: Reichl Haas Visuals. World Cup, here she comes! We interview Austria’s fastest downhill skater, who lives right here in Ericeira, Portugal. When Anna Pixner started downhill skating, she found her place in the world. Ten years later, as one of the world’s best in the sport, she is aiming for the IDF World Cup. […]
Surf Training Workout: will it make you a better surfer?
Surf training programs are popular among today’s top surfers. A glance at their Instagram accounts and you will see it for yourself. Pro Surfers are enhancing their training routine with surf-specific workouts outside the water. Presumably, the dryland sessions can help the world’s best surfers to perform at their highest level and give them an […]
Birthday Coming Up? No-fuss Child-friendly Ideas
Got a birthday coming up? Check our no-fuss, child-friendly celebration ideas that won’t break the bank. Skatepark birthday action – for little shredders This year, our little shredder decided he wanted to celebrate his fifth birthday doing what he loves the most: skating with his friends in the local skatepark Boardriders. So, all there was […]
The Top Vegan-Friendly Eats in Town
Photo by Beatrice Lindfors, at Balagan Ericeira. If not a matter of uppermost priority, it is at least reassuring to know where you can eat during your stay, right? So, let me share with you our top vegan-friendly eats in town. Be U organic Market and our go-to vegan cafe Besides the two daily main […]
Miguel Blanco Saves the Waves. The Planet Next?
Former Portuguese national surf champion Miguel Blanco is setting an example. So, let the surfer show you how to make this planet a better place. With your own hands. When it comes to looking after the environment and promoting sustainability, Miguel has high standards. He has a hands-on approach and a simple, fool-proof method that […]
Private or public school? Expat parents talk
Pexels photo by Andrea Piacquadio Choosing between private or public schools is not always straightforward, as is often the case with important decisions. This is especially true when it comes to the future of your family in a new country. Is it worth it paying a premium price for private education in Europe? Let’s see […]
The Guardian of the Surfing Reserve – Interview
If you know Ericeira, you are bound to know The Guardian. This is the sculpture above the renowned beach and surf spot Ribeira d’Ilhas. The Guardian might well celebrate the World Surfing Reserve – the title that Ericeira has held since 2011, because of its world-class waves. But the truth about the sculpture goes further […]
Summer Camp School-break 2021
Handy for parents and fun for children, Summer camp is definitely something to look forward to. But not only that.
The school break activities can actually promote numerous learning opportunities and valuable personal growth.
Check the local School break activities options available this year.
Aerial Silks are Back in Town and Ready to Roll
Aerial Silks are fun, incredibly challenging, and will keep you coming back for more.You workout like a circus artistwithout realising how hard your body is actually working!You are strong and flexible enough. Start from wherever you are.Here.Local Aerial Silks classesevery Friday. Just try it. With a new teacher and an updated venue, Aerial Silks classes […]