REGION ERICEIRA HISTORY AND BEACHES
HISTORY OF THE TOWN
Its original name is "Land of hedgehogs, the immense sea urchins along all beaches. In 1229 was instituted by the council of Ericeira D. Frei Rodrigues Monteiro. This year, it received its first charter charter, which are referred to by the fishermen of Ericeira suaimportância Social and Cultural. In the thirteenth century, most fished species were the whale, the porpoise and the Dauphin; In the sixteenth century, the Stingray, and the Brill Whiting, in the twentieth century and the Lobster Flounder open the market to the world until today. In 1547, fishermen can now sell the fish eye and not the weight, and remained the practice until about the 30 years ago.
VILA ERICEIRA EMBLEMATIC
The Manor house is located in Ribamar, a small village with local shops, restaurants, and is recognized for good seafood and the Surf. Ericeira is the nearest town of Cripples Beach Lodge is located about 20 minutes of Torres Vedras and 30 minutes from Lisbon. This beautiful village flagship, the friendliness and hospitality of the people, traditions and customs, history, and architecture with its typical houses and monuments, Historical Center For the very old, wrapped in a very personal and warm welcome highlighting the taste and extremely careful in receiving and serve well. Surf Seafood and open doors to the world and the Village and annually welcomes thousands of people who bring the village a pleasant tradiconal curiosity of knowing, being and repeat. Ericeira should be explored in depth and time for well enjoy your entire surroundings. The village has a long tradition Gastronomy, is famous for its seafood, the fishermen, who continue to sell the port. The seafood restaurant Ribamar, serving since 1972, is a national reference of Portuguese Cuisine, Seafood Restaurant was the first in Ribamar. the restaurant excels in serving quality seafood fine dining in a cozy family atmosphere and was remodeled in 2008. Among the local festivals include the Seafood Fair AoS holiday spike and the last day of summer where tradition is based on light all the beaches with bonfires throughout the night, with music and partying until dawn.
WEST REGION OF PORTUGAL
The western region is a very natural and privileged in many ways, the beautiful Atlantic coast with beautiful sandy beaches where you can find towering cliffs and places a unique scenic beauty, as is the Ericeira, Peniche and the Archipelago of Berlengas Óbidose your pond. Can never refuse to know this territory in its sublime magnificence of the coast and countryside are linked. For you to enjoy the beautiful beaches of the West, Cripples Beach Lodge provides all information about the sights and activities to experience and take home memories of a fantastic day unforgettable IN nature.
BEACHES OF THE WEST REGION OF PORTUGAL
BEACH OF LAME - At a distance of 2 minutes of the Manor house is the famous beach of Cripples, glimpsed from every apartment with all the wealth of power and comfortable look tranqulio the richest rising and setting sun. Perfect to relax and enjoy the power of wild nature, the huge majestic cliffs form a shell that protects the beach and this makes it very acochedora.
S. LORENZO BEACH - also 3 minutes from the beautiful beach area is St. Lawrence, with a majestic Arriba, an immense and unique beach, perfect for long afternoons and late evenings! The wave of S. Lawrence is famous for not only delight but also surfers practitioners Pedal Board and canoe.
BEACH silent - 7 minutes away from Manor house, heading north, stands this magnificent beach set in a deep valley with cliffs are booming. Glamorous beach by the force of nature by beautiful paisagiítico.
BEACH BROOK D'ISLANDS - The charming beach of Ribeira d'Ilhas receives from sunrise to sunset sea lovers and mussels. The Viewpoint of Ribeira d'Ilhas fantáscico is, not only provides a clear view of the sea conditions, but also direct access to beaches. This beach is rooted in light, wrapped in a landscaped setting only. The best left to the surfers beach is a very appealing and sympathetic. Unmissable.
SLAUGHTERHOUSE BEACH - This beach is a minute of Riibeira d islands in the southern direction, a beach unique as flatter, also great for surfing and for those looking to be more involved with the cartismática village.
Fisherman's Beach - Beach location, right in the Historic Town Centre, thousands of people their sight immense cliffs every day, these cliffs that are home to the seagulls that live there and eat the fish brought from the fishing port daily . It is the beach of choice for those seeking a calmer, because as a small pond that surrounds the beach. It is also perfect for long walks either summer or winter it is warm and protected. The beach that serves the fishing port and which keeps alive the most valued profession in the village, the long tradition of Pescatore.
SOUTH BEACH - The South Beach is also a beach centrral, bordering the Historic Town Centre. It's the end of the busiest weekend for great access. It is also perfect for practicing bodyboard and surf. Distinguishes itself by forming giant pools and desired by the favorite of many children.
PRAIA DA FOZ Liza - All the beaches are beautiful West, however Cripples's Beach, the beach of Ribeira d'Ilhas, and Praia da Foz do Lizandro, are a sublime light, pure air of a single, an unparalleled magnificence. This beach has a very limited size with a beach of fine sand to the South Beach, skirts the coast from the village to the center and goes south along the entire coast. The sea is perfect for surfing, diving Great, sensational to stay until nightfall and an unforgettable light at dawn.
MONUMENTS AND SITES OF INTEREST:
- CONVENTO DE MAFRA
- TAPADA DE MAFRA
MARKETS AND FESTIVALS
- 20 de Janeiro - Festival "S. Sebastião" - Ericeira
- 22 de Janeiro - Festival "S. Vicente" - Ericeira
- 25 de Julho - Mercado "Santiago" or "Dos Alhos" - Ericeira
- Agosto - Festival "N. Sra. da Boa Viagem" - Ericeira: No domingo mais próximo de 20 de Agosto
- Agosto - Festival "Sagrado Coração De Jesus" - Fonte Boa dos Nabos
- 8 de Dezembro - Festival "N. Sra. da Conceição" - Ericeira
NIGHTLIFE
The night of Ericeira is a huge tradition that endures in time, jumping from generation to generation. A mystical night Ericeirence devém of the people, the smiles, all of a charismatic surroundings of peace and warmth, bars envlovidos picturesque houses in the village, and all offer a variety of upscale services in a modern society and touristic village. The second oldest club in Portugal, is situated on top of the cliffs of the Atlantic Ocean, and remains in operation providing high-nights full of life and good music!
