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.
Category: Meet the Local
Welcome to Meet the Local: a journey to discover the fascinating people, professionals, products, services and entertainment in Ericeira. Join us as we delve into the lives and aspirations of the locals and learn about their unique stories.
We’re also excited to showcase the best local professionals and their art, vision, and work philosophy, as well as the finest products and services available nearby.
By buying locally, we not only support our community but also get to know who and how our products are made.
Join us as we explore the origin of the vegetables we eat, the craftsmanship behind our furniture, and the exciting sports and fun activities in the area.
Let’s discover together the hidden gems of Ericeira!
Can a House Make You Happier? Interview
Can a house make you happier? A few years ago, before we moved to Ericeira, we would definitely have said yes. Any house with a garden around here would surely do the trick. Has this belief stood to the test of time? And, what do experts have to say? These are exactly the things you […]
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. […]
Chinese Chives Love Ericeira – And We Love them Back
Chinese Chives are hot in the modern cuisine. Luckily, these greens thrive in our small, organic garden in Ericeira. The elegant, long leaves come out with a delicious garlicky flavor, a perfect juicy texture and a beautiful color. The plant, Kutsai in Chinese, grows fast from seed, and once you harvest them, guess what? They just […]
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 […]
The Vegetable Market – A Friendly Family Stall
The vegetable market, Mercado Municipal in Portuguese, is the place to go for your local greens in Ericeira. This is also the spot for seasonal fruit, wild fish and some craft work. Catia is the beautiful 21 year-old at the busiest stall in the vegetable market. Together with her mother, Catia sells the vegetables and […]
Construction in Ericeira – From Someone Who Knows
Senhor Vitor Batalha is a skillful local stonemason, who has worked in construction his whole life. Today, at the age of 56, still hands-on, Vitor reflects on the building landscape of Ericeira. Let me tell you first though, how we met senhor Vitor and why we hold him in such high regard. How we met […]
Delicatessen Loja da Amélia – In the Heart of Ericeira
Loja da Amélia is the renowned local delicatessen in Ericeira. Not only does the shop have a central location in the town, but it also enjoys a special place in the lives and hearts of the townspeople. The Entrepreneur Behind the Delicatessen This is the story of a stay-at-home mother who, after having put her career […]
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 […]