Autumn is one of the best times of year to go on a surfing holiday in Portugal. Autumn swells make the waves fun and consistent, and the ocean has had all summer to warm up, plus all the school kids have gone back to school. So if you fancy heading to the beautiful Portuguese town of Ericeira for some much needed surf sessions, here's a quick guide on how to get there asap...
 
  • 1- Flights
Ericeira is only a 30 minute drive from Lisbon Airport, so ideally check out www.wegolo.com for details on fly routes, so you can fly almost directly there and get on with your holiday.
 
However, if Lisbon Airport isn't available, book yourself flights to Faro in the South, or Porto in the North. Both of these cities are about 3 hours drive from Ericeira.
 
  • 2- From Lisbon Airport
If travelling from Lisbon Airport to Ericeira, our advice is to keep it simple with a private transfer. It only costs €55 each way for 4 people to get a transfer, or €75 each way for up to 8 people. Just drop us an email to arrange.
 
Alternatively if you don't mind sharing a transfer, book with our shuttle bus partner A2B.
 
Another option that takes is a bit longer, would be to take the bus from Campo Grande in Lisbon city centre. In order to do this, take the underground from the airport to the bus terminal, which takes about 10 minutes. Buses run every 90 minutes, start at 8am, and finish at 11pm. It takes 75 minutes to reach Ericeira, and will set you back only €7.
 
If you don't mind spending the cash, then get yourself a taxi. It should be around €60-75 in cost and will take about 40 minutes depending on traffic.
 
If what you're actually looking for is a whole load of fun and freedom during your holiday in Ericeira, then treat yourself to a hire car. You can rent from Hertz, who we have a discount deal in place. Pick up the car from the airport, and start exploring.
 
This article was added by Francesca Bingley