TAKE a look at the stunning autumn sunshine spot just three hours from Dublin – with 24C heat, surfing and a buzzing nightlife scene. The town was named one of the Best Tourism Villages by the UN World Tourism Organisation last year and continues to impress visitors to this day. In a small seaside community in western Portugal lies one of only two European spots in the World Surfing Reserves known for its exceptional coastline conditions. Ericeira is a traditional Portuguese fishing village located just 40km northwest of the busy capital city Lisbon. With highs of 24C this month and the promise of remaining in the low 20s throughout October, this is the perfect location to catch the last of the European sunshine. The quaint town is known for its narrow cobblestone streets, local culture, fishing, cuisine and the bold Atlantic views. It’s proximity to the Atlantic and the surf make this town a great place to visit. Food lovers can enjoy endless great restaurants and cosy cafes to feast on the local fresh sea food and typical Portuguese delicacies such as the pastel de nata. The area is known for its affordability and versatility, with not only amazing Portuguese cuisine. You’ll also find many non-Portuguese restaurants from pizza to sushi and multiple places for a quick bite between the surf sessions. If night-life is what you are after, the town is home to plenty of cool bars to spend your evenings in. And even a nightclub called ‘Ouriço’ where the party continues until dawn. With flights from Dublin starting as low as €27 and taking just two hours and 50 minutes to get there, this location is ideal for all sea lovers. From Lisbon airport it is just a 30 minute drive to the centre of Ericeira. The village is famous for being the second World Surfing Reserve – a program that protects waves, surf zones and surrounding environments. Although surfing is not the only water sport that you can enjoy in this village. Visitors can also practice many other water sports such as fishing or stand up paddle boarding. And even if you are more suited to land based activities, there is something for everyone here. Mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking or skateboarding are just a few of the activities to check out. And to keep your body and mind fit you can take yoga classes or visit the spa in town. Some 25 km outside of Ericeira you can find the UNESCO World Heritage town of Sintra, also known as the town of the fairytale castles. It is located within the Sintra mountains and right next to the Sintra-Cascais natural park. Only 10 km from Ericeira is the Palace of Mafra, one of the biggest palaces in Europe that was built by the King John V in the 18th century and is said to have nearly bankrupted the whole nation. The Mafra Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2020 and is bursting with history. Although even if you choose to stay in the centre of Ericeira town, there is still an abundance of history within the old towns walls waiting to be explored.
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