Click here for a detailed list of activities in Ericeira and surroundings.īabies for free, small children with discount: Also Lisbon is a great place to visit for a culture and shopping experience. Adrenaline junkies can go parasailing or drive a bit further to one of the best go-kart tracks or paintball courses of Portugal! And if your family wants to get cultural the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Sintra and Mafra or the medieval town of Óbidos are just around the corner. For the boardsport lovers there is a big skatepark right next to the Quiksilver Boardriders shop. Next to the water sports such as surfing, fishing and stand-up paddling, you can also go mountain biking along the beautiful coast, book a horse-riding tour, have a game of beach volley or midget golf with the family. There is also an arcade with pool tables and many other games. The town is a nice place to visit for a shopping stroll or a lunch in one of the several restaurants. And around Ericeira there are plenty of things to choose from! Therefore it is good to have other options for family activities close by. Surfing is a great option for that, but is often something that is difficult to keep doing the whole day. However, with kids it’s advised to travel by car, shuttle or taxi as these options are much faster and more convenient.ĭuring their holidays most children want to do something active and be outdoors. There is a direct bus connection between Lisbon Campo Grande station (a few metro stops from Lisbon Airport) and Ericeira. It’s also possible to use public transport to go from the airport to Ericeira. Ericeira is located only 35 minutes by car from Lisbon Airport. Flight connections to Lisbon Airport are very good from most European cities. If you are looking for a surf holiday with the family, it’s important to choose a destination that is easy to reach.
But as this beach is located next to the center of the town, it can be very crowded. If you are looking for more space and tranquility for your family then the beach São Julião, six kilometers south of Ericeira, might be the best bet. Also the beach Praia dos Pescadores (Fishermans’s beach) is sheltered from the waves and therefore safer for the kids. With small kids, the beach Foz do Lizandro is often the best option to spend the day because here you’ll find a calm river where kids can play safely. You can find a detailed description of all the surf spots in Ericeira and surroundings in our surf spot selector.Įriceira is surrounded by beautiful beaches, so it’s always possible to find a beach that matches your needs. This makes Ericeira and its many different surf spots very suitable for children’s lessons. No matter the conditions, there is usually a spot where the waves are not too strong. And because children are not as strong as grown-up’s, the right surf conditions are extra important for their lessons. The beaches south of the town are the best ones for beginners and kids since the sand bottom is more forgiving and safer than the reef breaks on the northside of Ericeira.
The different surf spots are all compressed to a fairly small area. And that is kind of a good thing when you go on a family surf holiday, isn’t it!Įriceira is known for its diversity of waves for all levels of surfing. So here you barely never have to worry about flat days. It is the most swell consistent country in Southern Europe and swell means surf! And within Portugal Ericeira is one of the most consistent surf spots. But fortunately this is nearly never the case in Portugal. In the well-known surf destinations of France and Spain this can mean days, or even weeks, of flat ocean and no possibility to surf. This means travelling during the months of July and August, when the wave-making machine of the Atlantic Ocean is at its least active. As family, you are often bound to the school holidays.
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