With the sea on the horizon, between Mafra and Ericeira you can discover treasures of nature and gastronomy

With the immense Atlantic on the horizon, the town of Ericeira is proud of its strong and ancestral connection to the sea, today reinforced as a World Surfing Reserve. The ancient Ouriceira also gained international fame for its gastronomy, from sea urchins to fish and shellfish, which arrive daily at the fishing port.

No Clube Naval da Ericeira snack bar the biggest star on the menu is the fish stew, but fish soup, Ameijoas à Bulhão Pato and breaded sardines, a family recipe, also win over fans.

Me on Marisqueira Mar à Vistawhich is believed to have been one of the first to open doors in the town, fresh seafood, live or cooked at the moment, continues to be its calling card, along with the view over Praia dos Pescadores.

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In the center of Ericeira, the Villa Ana Margarida Hotel invites you to travel through time. Formerly a residence and workshop, the building was restored and opened in 2016 as a tribute to the town, local traditions and the Age of Discoveries.

To appreciate the natural beauty of the region, the green tour begins in the town of Ericeira, which boasts the title of World Surfing Reserve and has Ribeira d’Ilhas as one of the main spots for practicing this sea sport. Alternatively, you can admire the sea from the sky, with paragliding gaining popularity along the cliffs.

No interior, a Tapada Nacional de Mafra It can be explored on foot, by bicycle or in electric vehicles on a tour that offers the possibility of spotting fallow deer, deer, wild boar and birds of prey.