Salty Pelican Retreats Ericeira (Ericeira, Portugal) ★★★

OVER 300+ SUNNY DAYS PER YEAR

This picturesque and laid-back place of cobbled streets and narrow lanes, will steal your heart and maybe that’s the magic of this place…. Just a 5 minute walk from our retreat in Ericeira, you have Praia dos Pescadores, the perfect beach for catching some sun and swimming in the calm protected bay.... Ericeira is the perfect spot to learn how to surf with the whole coastline offering a seemingly endless amount of surf-able waves and ever-changing scenery, culminating in the beachside paradise of Ribeira d'Ilhas beach. If you are dreaming about a white sandy beaches and clear blue waters in a peaceful surrounding – this might be it! Located just 5 minutes away from The Salty Pelican, here you will find a very nice beach bar creating a more upbeat ambience which is famed for its tasty food & drinks. Aside from the beautiful beach and delicious food, it’s the perfect beach to learn how to surf. Marvel at the unspoilt sand dunes and untamed waves and really enjoy this special paradise with a nice drink, perfect beanbag lounging and some of the most spectacular sunsets on offer in Portugal.

Exploring Ericeira is a voyage of discovery… On the one hand, there is the endless amounts of beaches where tall cliffs alternate with small sandy coves and surf beaches that have a distinct chilled surfer vibe about them… Then there’s the joy of discovering the back streets of town centre where you’ll find hidden whitewashed houses, vegan cafes, lively bars, grilled sardines, specialist coffee shops, cool bars, fusion restaurants, surfers from all over the world and funky surf shops. You can sit on the terrace of the cosy beach bar with a cup of coffee and a light lunch, feeling the ocean breeze on a warm afternoon and do absolutely nothing.

Our proximity to Lisbon, Portugal’s enchanting capital city, is just an easy 35 minute trip away..... Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. Spend a day or half day exploring the city, rooftop cafes with wonderful views and end the day in the abundant amount of cosy cool bars, clubs and restaurants that litter the city.

The Unesco heritage town Sintra, just a short 30 minute bus trip away, with it’s lush nature and beautiful palaces of the Sintra Natural park... Ericeira a perfect destination for your next yoga and surf holiday.

FROM LISBON AIRPORT
Take an uber or catch the underground Metro ( first the red and then the green line ) from Lisbon airport to the bus terminal Lisboa Campo Grande, which takes about 10 minutes. Buses run every 90 minutes to Ericeira, start at 8am, and finish at 11pm. It takes up to 75 minutes to reach Ericeira and express buses that take just 45 minutes. Exit the bus at the last stop BEFORE Ericeira's bus terminal for closest walk to our property.
Ticket price: Approximately €7
Journey time: 85 min.

PRIVATE TRANSFER FROM THE AIRPORT
We can book you a direct private air conditioned transfer from the airport arrivals gate straight to The Salty Pelican. Please send an email to book.
Price: €50 ONE-WAY 1-4 person sharing
Journey time: 35 min.

FROM LISBON CENTRE
Take either a bus, Uber or metro from Lisbon centre to the bus terminal Lisboa Campo Grande, which takes about 10 minutes. Buses to Ericeira depart every 90 minutes, start at 8am and finish at 11pm. It takes 75 minutes to reach Ericeira from Campo Grande and express buses that take just 45 minutes..
Ticket price: Approximately €8
Journey time: 85 min.

ARRIVE BY CAR
If you’re arriving by car, the fastest way to arrive in Ericeira is by taking highway A8 and A21 and Its an easy 35 minute drive.
Journey time: 35 min.