Ericeira: Portugal's Best Surf Town & Digital Nomad Hot Spot

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Meagan Roecker

  • Ericeira

  • Active Travel

  • Beaches

  • Digital Nomad Travel

  • Sightseeing

  • Outdoors

  • Coastal

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Curator’s statement

Just 30 minutes north of Lisbon lies Portugal’s — and arguably Europe’s — best surf town and digital nomad hotspot. Ericeira, Europe’s first World Surf Reserve, features an epic coastline with world-class breaks, stunning beaches and a charming town. Not to be cliché, but the vibes of this place are truly immaculate and create an irresistible allure. Filled with digital nomads, it boasts a unique, tight-knit community of international entrepreneurs. Whether you’re a solo traveler seeking a great surf spot or a digital nomad looking for a place to stay for a few months, this location is unbeatable for meeting like-minded people. The town attracts adventurous, passionate travelers from all over the world. Warning, stepping into this town for even a few hours will leave you absolutely obsessed.

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Things to do in Ericeira

Surfboard on a beach during daytime.

Ericeira beaches to surf

  • Praia de São Julião

  • Praia de Ribeira d'Ilhas

  • Praia do Matadouro

  • Praia dos Coxos — for advanced surfers only

Ericeira beaches to chill

  • Praia Foz do Lizandro

  • Praia do Sol

  • Praia de Ribeira d'Ilhas

  • Praia de São Julião

Surf gear & lessons

Board Rentals:

  • Boardriders

  • 58 Surf Shop

  • Surf with Pepe

  • Board Culture Surfboards

Lessons:

  • Amar Surf Camp

  • Progress Surf School

  • Activity Surf Center

Shopping

  • Lila Acessorios Criativos

  • Oslo Oulet

  • Harvest Moon Boutique

  • 58 Shurf Shop

  • Magic Quiver

Coworking

  • Coastal Cowork Collective

  • Salt Studio Cowork

  • Kelp Coworking Space

Day trips

Up for a road trip? Drive up to Peniche for the day — 1-hour north — and check out:

  • Praia do Baleal

  • Praia da Almagreira

Places to eat & drink in Ericeira

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To eat:

  • Tik Tapas

  • Mar das Latas

  • Casa Portuguesa

  • Purple Açai

  • Green Is Good

  • Sunset Bamboo

  • Rose Cafe

  • Pizzeria Pepe Verde

  • Croissanteria da Vila

To drink:

  • Adega Bar

  • Board Riders Live Music on Fridays

  • 58 Live Music on Thursdays and Saturdays

  • Laneez Live Music on Tuesdays

  • Barzinho

  • Indigo

  • Tubo

  • Ouriço for late night

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This guide is part of our ongoing series on travel to Portugal. For more travel tips, check out Fora Advisor Danielle Moore’s guide, Charming Porto: Wine, Architecture, History & Cuisine.

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