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Foz do Lizandro beach, with the river beside the seaAlexkom000 · CC BY 4.0

What to do · Ericeira and Mafra

Foz do Lizandro

Wide beach at the mouth of the Lizandro river · Sand and calm water in the lagoon · 3 km to the south

Information
Duration
3 h
Season
June to September
Who it's for
Families; children bathe in the lagoon

The widest beach near Ericeira, where the Lizandro river meets the sea and leaves a tongue of calm water among the sand. Children bathe in the river while the sea breaks on the other side. It is about 3 km south of the centre, next to the coast road.

At high tide the river fills and the water rises; at low tide, the lagoon becomes almost like a swimming pool. In summer there are lifeguards and bars on the sand.

With young childrenAs a family

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The dining room of Esplanada Furnas with picture windows over the sea© Esplanada Furnas

Esplanada Furnas

Restaurant · Ericeira · €€€€

What to order: choose the fish of the day from the display case at the entrance and order some clams à Bulhão Pato to start.

The dining room of Onda D'Mar with views of the sea© Onda D'Mar by Furnas

Onda D'Mar by Furnas

Restaurant · Ericeira · €€€€

What to order: a seafood rice to share or the grilled fish.

To stay nearby

The Vila Galé Ericeira hotel above the beach, seen from the air© Vila GaléHotel

Vila Galé Ericeira

4 stars · Above the beach · 202 rooms · Pools, spa and kids' club

Why we like it: Four-star hotel on the beach, in the centre of Ericeira, with 202 rooms, 116 with sea views, pools, a spa and a kids' club.

Pitches at Ericeira Camping© Ericeira CampingCampsite

Ericeira Camping (Parque de Campismo de Mil Regos)

Bungalows and tipis · Pitches on a first-come basis · Animals accepted on pitches

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: Municipal campsite north of Ericeira with bungalows, tipis and unbookable pitches, close to the surf beaches and the centre.

From €7 / night View details