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 […]
Category: Sports, Fun & Kid’s
Sports, Fun & Kid’s Activities
Find out about our local, nature and outdoor sports and fun for all, including free activity ideas for kids – our absolute favorite!
Learn about our local surf, hiking and short walks, biking, fun things to do with kids for free, local classes, music, events and more.
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 […]
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 […]
Big Waves and Local Surf – Antonio Neto Talks
Antonio Neto surfing
Photo: Serigio Oliveira
Charismatic local surf instructor Antonio Neto talks life in Ericeira, his new-found love of surfing big waves, Coxos, sushi and Nazaré.
Children’s Sports: The Local Classes Amid Pandemic
There is plenty of fun and safe children’s sports options available in Ericeira, even now during the pandemic. Ericeira is becoming synonymous with a healthy, cool lifestyle, where you can find a wide range of related offers. “I sometimes think I am living in a lifestyle magazine…” Someone on Facebook group Expats in Ericeira area. […]
K-Pop Ambassador for Portugal Lives & Teaches Locally
SunBee Han is the official K-Pop ambassador for Portugal. She is also responsible for selecting the Portuguese representative to participate in the most important, international competition in the genre. What’s more, SunBee is currently living and teaching in the outskirts of Ericeira, in Lagoa. Positivenomad Studio is the recently opened, highly promising, dance school in […]
Mountain Biking in Ericeira is World Class Too
Mountain biking in Ericeira by David Farrell. Ericeira is best known internationally for its world-class surfing along the 4 kilometers and seven beaches of the World Surfing Reserve (WSR). It is also beloved by the Portuguese as a vacation spot with deep history, beautiful beaches, and terrific seafood restaurants. Ericeira Mountain Biking For All Don’t tell anyone, but […]
Ericeira Music Jam Sessions
The Ericeira music scene is unsurprisingly proportional to the town’s size. But, together with Mafra, which is just next door, the town shares a decent cultural agenda. Ericeira Music – Roots Staring soon in the Ericeria music jam, is the roots “Ciclo da Musica Tradicional Raizes”. The event will be featuring three well known artists […]
13 Things To Do with Kids in Ericeira for free
Boardriders Skate Park The Quicksilver skate park, Boardriders, is a fun place for both kids and parents. Pros Boardriders is also a skate & surf school and shop, as well as a bar with a cool terrace. From the terrace, you can watch the action, both in the skate park below and in the surf […]
Garden center in Ericeira – Viveiros Batalha
A well-garnished nursery keeps us all busy. Little ones, big ones. Time flies amidst beautiful pots and plants. We love Olive trees, don’t we? And flowers, and fruits And puddles… wee! There are golden fish and Silky chickens, Little turtles and fluffy rabbits. Ducklings too, They are so sweet!