Property for sale Lisbon Coast, Portugal – Ericeria, Estoril Coast, Sesimbra |
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Situated on the north banks of the River Tagus, the charm of Lisbon exists in its strong links to the past; renovated palaces, magnificent churches and an impressive castle mirror the city's rich cultural heritage. Its eclectic blend of neighborhoods, culture and architecture distinguish this capital city uniquely from the other European capitals and make it a truly fascinating and comprehensive city to visit.
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Dominated by Lisboa, with its huge choice of places to visit, from monuments and museums to a vast cultural calendar and all types of entertainment, this area provides different landscapes, traditions and diversions, in spite of the rapid urbanization around the capital. It also boasts the wooded slopes of Sintra, with its beautiful palaces and parks, leading to the rugged coastline which faces the Atlantic.
Beach-lovers can choose between the more sophisticated and cosmopolitan Cascais and Estoril, full of bars and discotheques, to the long stretches of sand in Costa da Caparica or to fishing towns like Ericeira, which still keeps some of its old traditions.
Sesimbra is a charming example, with its sheltered bay and narrow steep streets. It is a popular holiday resort, in Summer, and lies on the slopes of Serra da Arrábida, where a natural park was established in a small range of mountains. Here you can enjoy a wild and beautiful landscape, where birds and shrubs and trees thrive, and, on the southern slopes, spectacular views over a limpid sea.
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Ericeria |
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Ericeira is a fishing village 50 km (31 miles) on the Atlantic coast northeast of Lisbon, 25 km (16 miles) from Sintra and 10 km (6 miles) from Mafra.
The harmony of the "old village" with its narrow cobblestone streets, beautiful architecture, the sea, the fishing, the cuisine, the bold Atlantic views and its cultural programming welcome its visitors with open arms. | |
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Ericeira is known for its quality of fresh fish and seafood with more than 50 restaurants. There are a great variety of dishes, some famous and typical of the Ericeira area, like the "puré de mariscos" (seafood purée), "frango de caldeirada" (chicken, peas and various condiments) or "sopa de cabozes" (crab, whiting-pout and mussel soup).
The tradition of Ericeira's nightlife continues to attract a regular and distinctive audience, not only Portuguese, but foreign as well, especially in summer and at weekends. A large variety of bars and nightclubs promise an exiting night. It is certainly a long tradition: the second oldest nightclub in Portugal, the “Ouriço”, picturesquely located overlooking the cliffs and the Atlantic Ocean, opened its doors in august 1960.
Ericeira is also famous for its beautiful beaches, located where the high cliffs of the rocky coast meet the Atlantic Ocean.
Surfing is the dominant sport however, body-boarding, skim-boarding, windsurfing, fishing, diving, sailing, jet-skiing, water-skiing and beach-volley are some of the other activities offered.
In addition, the modern facilities of the municipal gymnasium and the Santa Marta park offer even more sporting facilities. Or you could discover the beautiful landscape on a mountain bike, horseback riding or by just hiking around.
São Julião located 8.5km south from the village centre is the largest beach in the Ericeira area. It has a car park with approx. 50 spaces and further ones along the road leading to the beach. It has a Bar "Gota d'Alcohol" and provides sunshades rental and lifeguard surveillance during bathing season.
Small buses of the "Turispraia” company run from Ribeira d`llhas beach in the North, through Ericeira to Lizandro beach in the South.
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Estoril Coast |
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Owing to a Mediterranean type microclimate, the Estoril Coast has mild winters and an ideal summer temperature which never gets too hot. The autumn is ideal and is like a second spring. It starts in Carcavelos, 15 kilometres from Lisbon, and stretches as far as Guincho, striking a harmonious blend between the delights of the land and the enchanting beauty of the sea. | |
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Cascias is a small town 25 kilometres (15 miles) west of Lisbon, has been inhabited since pre-historic times. Standing on a sheltered, sandy bay, it became a small fishing port and in the late 19th century turned into an elegant resort. Today, is still a favourite tourist destination, combining a cosmopolitan atmosphere with the local flavour. This can be seen in the narrow pedestrian streets of the old town, filled with fashionable shops, bars, restaurants and discotheques.
Nearby, Estoril, with its casino, parks and esplanadas (outdoor cafés) also boasts the cosmopolitan atmosphere; indeed, it was for a time the place chosen by exiled royalty to settle in, such as the king of Italy, Umberto II, Carol II of Romania and the current Spanish king, Juan Carlos.
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Sesimbra |
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A small fishing town spreading through narrow and often steep streets which is a holiday resort chosen by many inhabitants of Lisbon to spend holidays or to simply enjoy one of the many restaurants with exquisite seafood and fresh fish, always quite full even in winter.
Colourful fishing boats can be seen in the small harbour and, high above the town, beautiful views are obtained from the moorish castle, restored in the 18th century. | |
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From Sesimbra, visitors can drive to Cabo Espichel: a desolate promontory where great cliffs drop suddenly into the sea and the land ends. Extraordinary views of the ocean and the coast can be obtained from here, and tourists can also visit the imponent 17th century church of Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Cabo, although it now has become quite abandoned. |
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