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 Mafra, 10 Kms. away, has the main public buildings like the
Council, Court, Finance Department and all kinds of services and
commerce. Ericeira is above all, the sea and the people. You will find
four beaches within the town limits and another four just outside, easy
to reach on foot. Two kilometres south of Ericeira, along road N.247, we
find Foz do Lizandro, wide sandy shore. By riverside there is a small
rowingboats renting service.
On the north side, after St. Sebastian Beach, follow the beaches of
Matadouro, Mil Regos and Ribeira de Ilhas. This last one is known as one
of Europe's best surfing places receiving visitors from all over the
world.
If you have the time, pay a visit to St. Julian's Chapel, south of
"Foz do Lizandro", and you will not be sorry. See also the Chapel of
"Our Lady of Ó" near Carvoeira. North of the village, visit St.
Isidoro's Church, near "Ribeirade Ilhas", as well as, a hundred
metres ahead, what is left of "Paço de Ilhas".
In all those places, many of them rebuilt so many times, if you look
carefully at the buildings, the stones, the images, the names,you will
be able to find very ancient history. Located by the sea, on the south
of Ericeira, The Santa Marta park is provided with skating rings, tennis
courts, café esplanade, children's play-ground and mini-golf.
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