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Ericeira Surf School, Despomar, Lda, 1 Rua Mira Parque, 2655-482 Ericeira
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Ericeira Surf School, Despomar, Lda, 1 Rua Mira Parque, 2655-482 Ericeira
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Of course, beaches aren’t just for cruising the waves. If popular Praia do Sul looks busy (its sheltered bathing pool makes it a popular choice with families), venture to lesser-trodden Praia do Algodio. Lizandro’s Blue Flag-winning dunes are made for wandering, while the sands on São Lourenço say: lie down and bask in those Iberian rays. Built around the harbour, Praia dos Pescadores (Fishermen's Beach) offers a taste of old-world Ericeira.
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Not all excursions need to take you back to nature, however. With Ericeira as base, there are centuries worth of history and culture to explore nearby. From here, it’s a 45-minute drive to Lisbon’s seven hills, but we recommend setting your sat nav towards lesser-visited Mafra to visit the former crash-pad palace of the Portuguese royal family. Elsewhere: Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe; Cascais and Estoril, palm-strewn towns loved by well-heeled Lisboetas; and photogenic Óbidos, where you can walk the castle walls fuelled by ginja de Óbidos, a local sour-cherry liquor.