$700 / weekRapture Surfcamp Ericeira
Ericeira, Portugal
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Ericeira Surf Guide
Only the second World Surf Reserve in Europe — six classified breaks packed into a few kilometres of dramatic Atlantic coastline.
Best time
September – March
Wave types
Reef breaks (Coxos, Ribeira d'Ilhas) + beach break (Foz do Lizandro)
Skill level
Beginner to advanced — a break for every level
Surf camps
2 listed
Surfing in Ericeira
Ericeira earned its World Surf Reserve status in 2011, becoming only the second on the planet. The designation protects six classified breaks: Ribeira d'Ilhas (the main event, a long right-hander that hosts WSL events), Coxos (a heavy, barrelling reef for experts only), Pedra Branca, Cave, Reef, and the beach at Foz do Lizandro for beginners. The village itself is charming — cobblestone streets, whitewashed houses, fresh seafood, and a surf culture that feels genuine rather than manufactured. It's 45 minutes from Lisbon, which makes it one of the most convenient world-class surf destinations anywhere.
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