*** A 7 minutes stroll away is the local beach of S Lourenco and in common with other beaches in the area it has been awarded the European Blue Flag (for safety and cleanliness). The next beach 2 kilometres distance is the best surfing waves in Western Europe and operates a surfing school. The area offers golf with 15 Championship courses within easy reach, tennis, big game fishing, mountain biking, hiking and 4x4 in the local forest also pony trekking any of which we would be happy to arrange for you or your party. There are 14 restaurants and cafes locally specialising in fish and shellfish. 
 
The nearby town of Ericeira is a charming seaside town with numerous blue & white cottages (reminiscent of Tenby in Wales but with the sun) it has cobbled narrow streets leading to the town square where the friendly locals meet under the trees. Ericeira has 3 beaches, down from the spectacular cliffs you can see the working fishing boats Ericeira has recently been voted the town with the best quality of life in Portugal. There are 40 to 50 restaurants and cafés providing locally caught fish and shellfish for which the area is renowned 
The market town of Mafra is the some 15 minutes inland is worth visiting if only to visit the magnificent palace. 
A short drive away is Sintra with the summer palace of the Portuguese old royal family in amongst the interesting buildings. 
 
Nearest Airport: Lisbon International 45 minutes away by motorway from Ericeira. 
Nearest City: Lisbon 1 hour away. 
Beach: 7 minutes stroll away. 
Nearest Town: Ericeira, 3 kilometres away