Ericeira is a traditional Portuguese fishing village 35km northwest of Lisbon that was designated a World Surfing Reserve in 2011 — one of only a handful worldwide. Its cobblestone streets and whitewashed houses cling to cliffs above world-class surf breaks like Ribeira d'Ilhas and Coxos. The nomad-surf scene has exploded since 2020, with dedicated coworking spaces like Outsite and Kelp offering ocean-view desks.
Nights sit around 17°C and afternoons around 24°C.
The year in Ericeira moves gently: summer afternoons sit around 25°C, winter ones around 16°C.
Most of the rain falls in winter, least in summer. The wettest month is November, with 100 mm.
The air stays clean through the year.
Days stretch to about 14.7 hours of light in June and shrink to 9.3 in December — something to weigh if you work to a fixed timezone.
No month in Ericeira matches what you're after, so come for the place rather than the weather. Expect fast internet (358 Mbps) and a moderate cost of living (about €1500 a month).
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