Ericeira's centre and the fishermen's beach

A fishing village of white houses with their skirting boards and windows painted blue, perched above the sea. Stroll through Praça da República, climb to the chapel of Santo António and look out over Largo das Ribas, the viewpoint over the harbour. From there, steps go down to Praia dos Pescadores, where the boats are still hauled up.

South of the centre, the Furnas are rocks with tidal pools and fish restaurants; to the north, Praia do Sul and São Sebastião beach have sand and a path above the cliff.