Ericeira considered one of the most beautiful fishing villages in Portugal – AZUL-ERICEIRA MAG | The best of EriceiraAZUL-ERICEIRA MAG
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Recently, the nCultura portal published a list of the 10 most beautiful villages and fishing villages in Portugal and Ericeira occupies the fifth position in the ranking.
In these articles, several characteristic aspects of a fishing village or town are mentioned, including the important role that fishermen play a role, even today, which is a significant activity in the country, even though it is not a very dominant or desired profession by most Portuguese young people. .
many complaints to Ericeira due to the local waves, including Ribeira d’Ilhas or Coxos
What all these towns and villages have in them is an ancestral tradition of fishing as a means of livelihood and economic activity that still endures, the beautiful seascapes and fantastic beaches that invite locals and tourists, every year, to experience the various opportunities for leisure that these locations are supported. And Ericeira is no exception, thanks to its natural beauty, nightlife and community that help make Ericeira an inviting place.
We can read in the piece that “this tourist village is located 35 km northwest of the center of Lisbon. Ericeira is a parish that integrates the municipality of Mafra. Currently, it is very famous for surfing. Many complaints to Ericeira due to the local waves”.
Also on this list are Santa Luzia in Tavira, Murtosa, Vila Nova de Milfontes, Sesimbra, Nazaré, Costa Nova in Ílhavo, Afurada in Vila Nova de Gaia, Apúlia in Esposende and Vila Praia de Âncora.
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