Ericeira

Ericeira (Portuguese pronunciation: [eɾiˈsɐjɾɐ]) is a civil parish and seaside resort/fishing community on the western coast of Portugal, in the municipality of Mafra, about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of the capital, Lisbon. The population in 2011 was 10,260, in an area of 12.05 km². Ericeira is regarded by some as being Europe's Surf Meca, due to the exceptional coastline conditions for the practice of Surf. It is home for Ericeira's World Surfing Reserve, the 2nd in the World and the 1st in Europe. It has been a popular summer retreat for many of Lisbon's families in the 40's and 50's of the XX century. Today, it is a popular destination for local and visiting tourists, as well as surfers from around the world (owing to the 40 beaches with good conditions in the area).