Author: Darcie

How to get to Ericeira from Lisbon? It’s easy! Whether you are coming from Lisbon airport or the city center, there are several ways to get to our surf town. By rental car, public transport, private transfer or Uber. From Lisbon airport it’s only a 35 minute drive, from the center of Lisbon around 50 […]

Now that working remotely has become as normal as working in an office, lots of people choose to work remotely in Ericeira. Enjoying the sun before or after work, have a lunch time surf or sunset mountainbike ride: it just makes your work day so much better. At Olá Onda we offer two options for […]

What is the weather like in Ericeira? Because of the cold Atlantic ocean, the weather can be very moody, and very different from Lisbon.

Looking for the best vintage and second hand shops in Lisbon? Look no further, we have created the ultimate list of the best vintage and second-hand shops in the city. Lisbon is full of cool places to go treasure hunting for original items, you just have to know where to find them. So we made […]

When coming to Portugal you simply have to visit Sintra. The town, castles and gardens are beautiful and definitely not to be missed. In 1995 the entire area has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. But the town of Sintra is pretty small, the streets are even smaller and with the many tourists […]

Should you rent a car when coming to Ericeira? People struggle with this question sometimes, because there is perfect public transport between the airport, Lisbon city center, Sintra and Ericeira. Next to that, Ericeira is small so if you’ve rented a place close to the center (like Olá Onda) you can walk almost anywhere. However, […]

What kind of present should you get your surf obsessed friend / lover / family member this Christmas? In these dark december days chances are that you are still looking for a Christmas present for your beloved ones. That’s why we here with the number 1 tip: surf travel guides ‘Surf & Stay’ and ‘I […]

Last month we were asked to provide tips about Ericeira for the Dutch magazine Viva. And of course we wanted to share our favorite spots! Viva wanted to hear all about the best places to eat traditional food, healthy hotspots, where to go sightseeing, partying, surfing and the best places to sleep in Ericiera. So […]

Come mountainbiking with us in Ericeira this summer! It’s the best way to discover the beautiful coastline of the World Surfing Reserve, the woods of Sintra, the Lizandro river or taste some delicious Portuguese wines after your ride. The Ericeira area offers many different trails for all levels, from beginner to (very) advanced, and all […]

Where are the best places to eat vegetarian or vegan food in Ericeira? As you may know, the Portuguese cuisine is very meat and fish oriented. It can be a challenge to find a nice place to eat if you are vegetarian or vegan. Luckily, there are many nice restaurants in Ericeira that offer great […]