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Researched Updated Oct 31, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Food and Drink

Bar/Nightlife Area
Rua Dr. Eduardo Burnay and the Jogo da Bola main square
Local Brewery
Mean Sardine Brewery (Local craft beer available at 56 Beer House)
Best Food Delivery App
Glovo and Uber Eats serve the town center and outskirts
Best Local Dish to Try
Grilled Octopus (Polvo à Lagareiro) or fresh Sea Urchin (Ouriço do Mar)
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
GiG (Green is Good), Travessa da Misericórdia 16, is open 10:00 to 16:00 and closed on Wednesday. 18
Best Dessert Spots
O Pãozinho das Marias (Try the 'Ouricinho' pastry) and Nut Ericeira
Affordable Shopping Spots
Mercado Municipal da Ericeira for fresh fish and local produce
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es (fast delivery to PT), Worten (electronics), and Zara
Grocery Delivery
Continente Online or Auchan delivery services
Wine Bars
Mar das Latas (Wine & Food) with stunning sunset views over the Atlantic
Street Food Stalls
Farturas stalls located near the beachfront during summer/festivals
Popular International Cuisine
Uni Sushi (Japanese) or Prim (Italian/Pizza)

Essentials

City
Ericeira, Mafra, Lisbon District, Portugal 1
Population
12,359 residents in the parish at the 2021 census. Ericeira is a civil parish of Mafra, about 35 km northwest of Lisbon. 1
Internet Speed
High-speed fiber connectivity is standard; average speeds of 100-500 Mbps via MEO or NOS
Currency & Banking
Euro. On 19 October 2026 the ECB rate was 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, so about 1 USD = 0.8909 EUR. Multibanco ATMs are the normal cash machines; Euronet machines add high fees. 2 3
Tap Water
Safe to drink from public supplies; bottled mineral water is optional. 3
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). 3
SIM Card
NOS Tarifário Like is €10 a month for 55 GB, with 1,000 minutes and SMS and 5G included. A free NOS eSIM can be activated online immediately; a physical SIM is the other option. 4 24
Banking for Expats
Millennium BCP, Novo Banco, and Revolut/Wise are widely used
Accommodation
Surf houses, guesthouses, and apartments via Airbnb, Flatio, or local Facebook groups
Cashless Friendly
Yes, Multibanco/Contactless accepted almost everywhere; small shops may require €5 minimum
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb and Booking.com for stays under 1 month; Expect €80-€150 per night in March
Budget Accommodation
Selina Boavista Ericeira (approx. €25/night for dorms) or Blue Buddha Hostel
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Junto ao Mar / Historic Center for proximity to cafes, beaches, and nightlife
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Ribeira d'Ilhas or São Sebastião for a quieter environment and close proximity to surf spots

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Kelp Cowork, Rua de São Félix 12, charges €199 a month for a dedicated desk and €175 for 30 days on a communal desk. Coastal Cowork Collective, in the centre, is €17 a day or €196 a month for a private desk. 6 7
Best Cafe for Work
Dear Rose Cafe (R. de Santo António) or Sunset Bamboo Bar (R. Dr. Eduardo Burnay)
Networking Events
Ericeira Digital Nomads Meetups (usually Wednesdays at 7 PM) and local Surf & Tech events
Social Events for Expats
Friday sunset drinks at Adega Miramar or 'Expats in Ericeira' Facebook group meetups

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Uber and Bolt are available but can be scarce in peak hours; use IzzyMove for local taxis
Bike/Scooter Rental
Ericeira Bike (R. Prudêncio Franco da Trindade); approx. €20/day for e-bikes
Best Beach Nearby
Praia de Ribeira d'Ilhas, a World Surfing Reserve break about 2 km north of town. 19 1
Top Regional Airline
TAP Air Portugal (flying from Lisbon Airport, 40 mins away)
Top International Airline
Lufthansa, Emirates, and Air France operate out of Lisbon (LIS)
Highway Access
The A21 links Ericeira to the A8. The N247 runs south toward Sintra and north toward Torres Vedras. 20
Main Train/Transit Hub
Ericeira terminal rodoviário on Rua Alto da Camacha. Carris Metropolitana lines 2740, 2741, 2751 and 2803 run to Lisbon Campo Grande. There is no railway station in the town. 9
Public Transport Passes
Navegante Mafra is €30 a month on regular public transport inside the municipality. Navegante Metropolitano is €40 a month across the 18 municipalities of the Lisbon metropolitan area, including the buses to Lisbon. The family metropolitan pass is €80. 8
Regional Travel
Carris Metropolitana line 2132 runs from Ericeira terminal to Mafra terminal. Lines 2740 (via the A8) and 2803 (via Mafra and the A21 and A8) run to Lisbon Campo Grande. 9

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
The public hospital for Ericeira is Hospital Distrital de Torres Vedras, Rua Dr. Aurélio Ricardo Belo, 2560-324 Torres Vedras, phone 261 319 300, in ULS Oeste. Clínica CUF Mafra, Rua Engenheiro João Manuel de Almeida Borges 4, 2640-453 Mafra, phone 261 000 160, is an outpatient clinic linked to Hospital CUF Torres Vedras. 11 10
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Sandhi House (Daily classes approx. €15) or Omassim Guesthouse
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Ericeira Lifestyle Gym or the Municipal Gym (Piscinas Municipais de Mafra in Ericeira)
Laundry Services
Lavandaria Self-Service Wash it (R. Dr. Eduardo Burnay); approx. €5 per wash

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Ericeira World Surfing Reserve (WSR) markers and the Santa Marta Chapel 1
Museums & Art Venues
Centro de Interpretação da Reserva Mundial de Surf
Historical Sites
The National Palace of Mafra, a UNESCO site in Mafra town, is about 8 km from Ericeira. 1 22
Religious Sites
Igreja de São Pedro (Saint Peter's Church) in the historic center 1 21
Annual Events
Festa de São Pedro, the parish patron, is on 28 June. Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem falls on the third Sunday of August. Sumol Summer Fest last ran in Ericeira in 2022; the promoter address is now Avenida Afonso de Albuquerque in Costa da Caparica. 1 17
Cultural Districts
The Historic Fisherman's District with blue and white painted houses
Theater Venues
Casa da Cultura de Ericeira for local performances and exhibitions
Local Markets
Feira da Ericeira (Local flea market, 2nd Friday of the month)
Music Scene
Tubo Ericeira for live DJs and alternative music
Street Art
Murals along the coastal walkway near Praia do Matadouro
Cooking Classes
Local seafood cooking workshops at various guesthouses like Olive3
Art Galleries
Boardriders Quiksilver Gallery (Surf photography and design)
Historic Buildings
Fort of Milreu (17th Century coastal defense)
Local Heritage
Fishing tradition symbolized by the local harbour (Porto de Pesca)

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Tapada Nacional de Mafra (Ancient royal hunting grounds and forest)
National Parks Nearby
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park (Approx. 20 mins drive south)
Cycling/Walking Paths
Coastal cliff path from Ericeira to Ribeira d'Ilhas (Scenic 3.5km walk)
Scenic Viewpoints
Miradouro da Praia do Sul for panoramic ocean views 1
Birdwatching Locations
Foz do Lizandro river mouth
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Strictly prohibited on beaches; use designated BBQ areas in campsites like Mil Regos

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
CTT Ericeira (Portuguese Post Office) and DHL Pickup points
Tech Repair Services
PC Clinic in Mafra or local independent shops in the center
Table Tennis Spots
Available at Selina Boavista and some surf camps
Language Classes
Ericeira Portuguese School (Private and group lessons)
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Municipal de Mafra (Polo de Ericeira)
Community Centers
Casa da Cultura Jaime Lobo e Silva 20
Gaming Lounges
Mainly found in Lisbon; local bar 'Boardriders' has arcade games
Casino & Gaming Halls
Casino Estoril (Approx. 35 mins away), one of the largest in Europe

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Idealista asking prices in September 2026 were €3,545 per square metre for Ericeira. A 40 square metre example is about €141,800. The series is all homes, not studios only. 16
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Ericeira Nascente, the cheaper zone in the same September 2026 Idealista set, was €2,820 per square metre. A 40 square metre example is about €112,800. 16
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Ericeira at €3,545 per square metre in September 2026. A 60 square metre example is about €212,700. Idealista does not split the series by bedroom count. 16
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Ericeira Nascente at €2,820 per square metre in September 2026. A 60 square metre example is about €169,200. 16
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Ericeira at €3,545 per square metre in September 2026. An 80 square metre example is about €283,600. 16
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Ericeira Nascente at €2,820 per square metre in September 2026. An 80 square metre example is about €225,600. 16
Corporate Tax
The general corporation-tax rate for 2026 is 19 percent on the mainland. A small or mid-cap company pays 15 percent on the first €50,000 of taxable profit and 19 percent above that. 14
Dividend Withholding Tax
Dividends are withheld at 28 percent. A treaty can lower that rate. Income from a blacklisted place can be taxed at 35 percent. 12
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Tax residence is more than 183 days in Portugal in any 12-month period starting or ending in the fiscal year, or a home kept as the habitual residence. Non-residents are taxed on Portuguese-source income. 13 25
Highest Income Tax Bracket
Mainland income tax for 2026 runs from 12.5 percent to 48 percent on income above €86,634. An extra solidarity charge is 2.5 percent between €80,000 and €250,000 and 5 percent above €250,000. 13
VAT
Standard VAT on the mainland is 23 percent. The reduced rate is 13 percent and the super-reduced rate is 6 percent. 15
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes, applicable to entities in low-tax jurisdictions
Property Tax
IMI (Imposto Municipal sobre Imóveis) ranges from 0.3% to 0.45% annually
Property Transaction Tax
Residential transfer tax runs up to 7.5 percent. Other urban property is 6.5 percent. Stamp duty on the purchase is 0.8 percent. 15
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
IFICI taxes eligible Portuguese employment and self-employment at 20 percent, and generally exempts foreign income other than pensions and income from blacklisted places. The non-habitual resident regime was revoked from 1 January 2024, with transitional cases kept. A residence visa is not itself a tax rate. 12

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 31, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Portuguese Wikipedia, Ericeira parish, 2021 census, palace distance, patron feast, chapelReference
  2. ECB, 19 October 2026, 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollarsOfficial
  3. Wikivoyage Portugal, 230 V, types C and F, Multibanco, tap waterSecondary
  4. NOS Like prepaid, 55 GB and 1,000 minutes and SMS for 10 euro a month, 5G includedOfficial
  5. SMAS Mafra, Ericeira supply zone, potable water, soft hardness bandOfficial
  6. Kelp Cowork, Rua de Sao Felix 12, dedicated desk 199 euro a monthOfficial
  7. Coastal Cowork Collective, 17 euro a day, private desk 196 euro a monthOfficial
  8. Navegante 2026, Mafra 30 euro, metropolitan 40 euro, family metropolitan 80 euroOfficial
  9. Ericeira bus terminal, Carris Metropolitana lines to Campo Grande and MafraSecondary
  10. Clinica CUF Mafra, outpatient clinic linked to Hospital CUF Torres VedrasOfficial
  11. ULS Oeste, Hospital Distrital de Torres Vedras, Rua Dr. Aurelio Ricardo BeloOfficial
  12. PwC Portugal 2026 income tax, dividends at 28 percent, IFICI, NHR revokedSecondary
  13. PwC, worldwide taxation, 48 percent above 86,634 euro, solidarity chargeSecondary
  14. PwC, mainland corporation tax 19 percent in 2026, 15 percent on the first 50,000 euroSecondary
  15. PwC, VAT 23, 13 and 6 percent, transfer tax, stamp duty 0.8 percentSecondary
  16. Idealista Ericeira asking prices, September 2026Listings
  17. Sumol Summer Fest, address in Costa da CaparicaOfficial
  18. GiG Green is Good, Travessa da Misericordia 16, closed WednesdayOfficial
  19. English Wikipedia, Ribeira d Ilhas about 2 km north, World Surfing ReserveReference
  20. Wikivoyage Ericeira, A21 to the A8, N247, Casa de Cultura Jaime Lobo e SilvaSecondary
  21. OpenStreetMap, Igreja de Sao Pedro, Largo de Sao PedroSecondary
  22. OpenStreetMap, Palacio Nacional de MafraSecondary
  23. Mafra council, municipal surcharge 1.5 percent, urban property tax page still showing 0.45 percentOfficial
  24. NOS free eSIM and online activationOfficial
  25. Portugal tax residence, more than 183 days or a habitual homeSecondary

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €5,800 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €348,000) Ericeira at €3,545 per square metre in September 2026. A 60 square metre example is about…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €4,200 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €252,000) Ericeira Nascente at €2,820 per square metre in September 2026. A 60 square metre example…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €5,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €440,000) Ericeira at €3,545 per square metre in September 2026. An 80 square metre example is about…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €3,800 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €304,000) Ericeira Nascente at €2,820 per square metre in September 2026. An 80 square metre example…
    • Annual Events Sumol Summer Fest (Music) and the Ouriço (Sea Urchin) Gastronomy Festival in March Festa de São Pedro, the parish patron, is on 28 June. Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem falls on…
    23 more changes
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Digital Nomad Visa (D8) and NHR 2.0 (under specific conditions) IFICI taxes eligible Portuguese employment and self-employment at 20 percent, and…
    • Best Beach Nearby Praia de Ribeira d'Ilhas, world-famous surf spot just 3km north of town Praia de Ribeira d'Ilhas, a World Surfing Reserve break about 2 km north of town.
    • Best Coworking Space The Ocean Hub (approx. €20/day, €180/month) or Salt Studio Ericeira Kelp Cowork, Rua de São Félix 12, charges €199 a month for a dedicated desk and €175 for…
    • Best Hospital CUF Mafra (Private) or Hospital de Torres Vedras (Public); 15-25 mins drive The public hospital for Ericeira is Hospital Distrital de Torres Vedras, Rua Dr. Aurélio…
    • Corporate Tax 21% (plus regional surcharges) The general corporation-tax rate for 2026 is 19 percent on the mainland. A small or…
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR = 1.09 USD; Euro is the official currency Euro. On 19 October 2026 the ECB rate was 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, so about 1 USD = 0.8909 EUR…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 28% (Personal income tax rate) Dividends are withheld at 28 percent. A treaty can lower that rate. Income from a…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 48% (plus 5% solidarity tax on high earners) Mainland income tax for 2026 runs from 12.5 percent to 48 percent on income above €86,634…
    • Highway Access A8 and A21 motorways connect Ericeira directly to Lisbon city center The A21 links Ericeira to the A8. The N247 runs south toward Sintra and north toward…
    • Historical Sites Palace of Mafra (National Palace), a UNESCO site just 10km away The National Palace of Mafra, a UNESCO site in Mafra town, is about 8 km from Ericeira.
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Terminal Rodoviário de Ericeira (Main Bus Station) connecting to Lisbon Campo Grande Ericeira terminal rodoviário on Rua Alto da Camacha. Carris Metropolitana lines 2740…
    • Population Approximately 12,500 residents; increases significantly in summer months 12,359 residents in the parish at the 2021 census. Ericeira is a civil parish of Mafra…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Transaction Tax IMT (up to 7.5%) plus Stamp Duty (0.8%) Residential transfer tax runs up to 7.5 percent. Other urban property is 6.5 percent…
    • Public Transport Passes Navegante Pass (Metropolitan area) covers buses to Lisbon for approx. €40/month Navegante Mafra is €30 a month on regular public transport inside the municipality…
    • Regional Travel Mafranse Bus (Regular service to Mafra and Lisbon); ticket approx. €4.50 one-way Carris Metropolitana line 2132 runs from Ericeira terminal to Mafra terminal. Lines 2740…
    • SIM Card MEO, Vodafone, and NOS; prepaid 'Livre' SIMs available for approx. €15 for 10GB NOS Tarifário Like is €10 a month for 55 GB, with 1,000 minutes and SMS and 5G included. A…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €6,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €248,000) Idealista asking prices in September 2026 were €3,545 per square metre for Ericeira. A 40…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €180,000) Ericeira Nascente, the cheaper zone in the same September 2026 Idealista set, was €2,820…
    • Tap Water Safe and drinkable, though some prefer bottled or filtered due to mineral taste Safe to drink from public supplies; bottled mineral water is optional.
    • Tax System Portugal taxes residents on worldwide income; non-residents on PT-sourced income Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Tax residence is more than 183 days in Portugal…
    • VAT 23% (Standard rate in Mainland Portugal) Standard VAT on the mainland is 23 percent. The reduced rate is 13 percent and the…
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options GiG - Green is Good (Largo de Santa Marta) and Be U (Organic shop/cafe) GiG (Green is Good), Travessa da Misericórdia 16, is open 10:00 to 16:00 and closed on…

    Fix pass: Tap Water now follows the shared public-supply guidance; SIM Card uses the country-prep NOS Like plan and free eSIM; Corporate Tax gives the shared mainland rates without an unconfirmed local surcharge; Tax System restores the country residence test. Main Train/Transit Hub and Best Hospital now flag unsupported or inaccessible public-facility address details under Not verified. Updated research attribution and verification date (en.wikivoyage.org, nos.pt, nos.pt, taxsummaries.pwc.com, taxsummaries.pwc.com).

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