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| Ericeira is a fishing village 50 km (31 miles) northeast
of Lisbon, 25 km (16 miles) from Sintra
and 10 km (6 miles) from Mafra. It has has the Atlantic Ocean as an eternal
companion. Out of this relationship, the sun has given the best of its
light and an ocean of traditions has been born. The hospitality of its people, the harmony of the "old village" with its narrow cobblestone streets, characteristic housing, singular monuments, the sea, the fishing, the cuisine, the bold Atlantic views and the multiplicity of cultural programming interlace here in a grand way to welcome its visitors... |
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| Shopping |
| Presently the commerce in Ericeira is of medium dimension, but was quite important in former times. The first royal charter, dated in 1229, already mentions the merchants: "mercatores qui ibi uenerint uender". In the 19th century Ericeira developed by the means of its port a commercial traffic which involved the major part of the province of Estremadura and the north of Lisbon. Many years Ericeira was considered as the granary of the Estremadura. Today the small commerce, with its personal and appealing service, offers the visitor a wide range of products. |
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| Gastronomy |
| Gastronomically Ericeira is known for its quality of fresh fish and
seafood. More than 50 restaurants and seafood restaurants ("marisqueiras") offer a great variety of dishes, some famous and typical of the Ericeira area, like the "puré de mariscos" (seafood purée), "frango de caldeirada" (chicken, peas and various condiments) or "sopa de cabozes" (crab, whiting-pout and mussel soup). |
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| Cultural Centres |
| Biblioteca Municipal
da Ericeira (Municipal Library) R. Mendes Leal, Casa de Cultura 2655 Ericeira Phone: 261 865 880 Visiting Hours: Tuesday to Friday. from 10.00 to 19.00 Saturday, from 10.00 to 13.00 and 14.30 to 18.30h closes Sunday, Monday and Public Holidays |
Casa de Cultura Jaime
Lobo E Silva (Cultural Centre) R. Mendes Leal 2655 Ericeira Phone: 261 860 551 Visiting Hours: Monday to Thursday, from 09.30 to 12.30 and from 14.00 to 20.00 Friday and Saturday, from 09.00 TO 22.00 |
| Museum |
| Arquivo - Museu da Sta. Casa da Misericórdia da Ericeira Lg. Da Misericórdia 2655 Ericeira Phone: 261 862 536 Visiting Hours: Upon arrangement Points of Interest: History, ancient art, ethnology and archeology |
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| Festivals and Markets |
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January, 20th - "S. Sebastião" Festival - Ericeira
January, 22nd - "S. Vicente" Festival - Ericeira
July, 25th - "Santiago" or "Dos Alhos" Market - Ericeira
August - "N. Sra. da Boa Viagem" Festival - Ericeira: Realized
on the Sunday closest to the 20th of august
August , "Sagrado Coração De Jesus" Festival -
Fonte Boa dos Nabos
December, 8th - "N. Sra. da Conceição" Festival
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| Nightlife |
| The tradition of Ericeira's nightlife continues to attract a regular
and distinctive audience, not only Portuguese, but foreign as well, especially
in summer and at weekends. A large variety of bars and nightclubs promise
an exiting night. And it is certainly a long tradition: the second oldest nightclub in Portugal, the "Ouriço", picturesquely located overlooking the cliffs and the Atlantic Ocean, opened its doors in august 1960. |
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| Sport & Leisure |
| Ericeira is famous for its beautiful beaches,
located where the high cliffs of the rocky coast meet the Atlantic Ocean. Surfing is the dominant sport and sunbathing is the most popular activity of tourists who come from all over the world. However, Ericeira offers a lot more besides surfing to those interested in sport. Body-boarding, skim-boarding, windsurfing, fishing, diving, sailing, jet-skiing, water-skiing and beach-volley are some of the activities enjoyed at the beaches of the village. In addition, the modern facilities of the municipal gymnasium and the Santa Marta park offer even more sporting facilities. Or you could discover the beautiful landscape on a mountain bike, horseback riding or by just hiking around. |
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| Public Transportation |
| Ericeira offers several possibilities for itinerant visitors. Car rental agencies, taxis and public transport companies offer their services. The small buses of the "Turispraia" company run from Ribeira d'Ilhas beach in the North, through Ericeira to Lizandro beach in the South. |
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