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Vila Gale Ericeira

Largo dos Navegantes
Rated 8.2 in 2947 reviews

Vila Gale Ericeira is a charming seaside hotel located in the picturesque fishing village of Ericeira, Portugal. Nestled along the stunning Atlantic coastline, this hotel offers guests a harmonious blend of comfort and convenience, making it an ideal retreat for those seeking relaxation or adventure.

The property boasts a prime location with breathtaking views of the ocean, providing a serene backdrop for a memorable stay. The hotel’s architecture beautifully complements its surroundings, featuring elegant design elements that reflect the coastal charm of the area. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities designed to enhance their experience, including multiple swimming pools, a well-equipped fitness center, and a rejuvenating spa.

Dining at Vila Gale Ericeira is a delightful experience, with on-site restaurants serving a variety of culinary options that highlight both local and international flavors. The hotel’s bars are perfect for unwinding with a refreshing drink while taking in the scenic views.

For those interested in exploring the region, Ericeira is renowned for its world-class surfing beaches and vibrant cultural scene. Guests can easily access popular surfing spots, engage in water sports, or wander through the charming streets of the village to discover local shops and eateries.

With its welcoming ambiance and attentive service, Vila Gale Ericeira provides a comfortable base for exploring the rich natural beauty and cultural heritage of Portugal’s west coast. Whether visiting for leisure or business, guests are sure to appreciate the relaxed atmosphere and stunning location of this well-appointed hotel.

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Climate and Weather

January
 15°
 8°
 15°
 5
Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
February
 16°
 9°
 15°
 6
Sun hours / day
 13
Rain free days
March
 17°
 10°
 15°
 8
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
April
 18°
 11°
 16°
 9
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
May
 20°
 13°
 17°
 11
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
June
 22°
 15°
 18°
 12
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
July
 24°
 16°
 19°
 13
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
August
 24°
 17°
 20°
 12
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
September
 23°
 16°
 20°
 10
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
October
 21°
 14°
 18°
 8
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
November
 18°
 11°
 17°
 6
Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
December
 16°
 9°
 16°
 5
Sun hours / day
 15
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Ericeira and near Vila Gale Ericeira

Lab by Sergi Arola in Sintra
Lab by Sergi Arola
1 Star - High quality cooking
22.1km / 13.7mi
Midori in Sintra
Midori
1 Star - High quality cooking
22.1km / 13.8mi
Fortaleza do Guincho in Cascais
Fortaleza do Guincho
1 Star - High quality cooking
26.2km / 16.3mi
Kappo in Cascais
Kappo
1 Star - High quality cooking
29.2km / 18.2mi
Conceito in Cascais
Conceito
25.6km / 15.9mi
Porto Santa Maria in Cascais
Porto Santa Maria
26.6km / 16.5mi
SULT Cascais in Cascais
SULT Cascais
29.1km / 18.1mi
Izakaya in Cascais
Izakaya
29.1km / 18.1mi
Igreja Paroquial de São Pedro
Igreja Paroquial de São Pedro
Church in Ericeira, Portugal
0.7km / 0.43mi
Praia da Foz do Lizandro
Praia da Foz do Lizandro
1.6km / 1mi
Praia da Baleia
Beach in Ericeira, Portugal
110m / 120yd
Igreja da Misericórdia da Ericeira
Igreja da Misericórdia da Ericeira
Church in Ericeira, Portugal
0.6km / 0.36mi
Capela de Santo António ou Capela de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem dos Homens do Mar, incluindo o património móvel integrado e o adro
Capela de Santo António ou Capela de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem dos Homens do Mar, incluindo o património móvel integrado e o adro
0.5km / 0.31mi
Praia dos Pescadores
Beach in Ericeira, Portugal
360m / 390yd
Praia de São Sebastião
Beach in Ericeira, Portugal
1.3km / 0.79mi
Praia do Norte
Beach in Ericeira, Portugal
0.6km / 0.4mi
Pelourinho da Ericeira
Pelourinho da Ericeira
Cultural heritage monument in Mafra, Portugal
0.6km / 0.38mi
Casa de Cultura Jaime Lobo e Silva
Casa de Cultura Jaime Lobo e Silva
300m / 330yd
Forte de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
Forte de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
Fort in Ericeira, Portugal
0.6km / 0.36mi
Parque de Santa Marta
Park in Ericeira, Portugal
50m / 50yd
Fort of Zambujal
Fort of Zambujal
19th-century fort in Portugal
2.7km / 1.7mi
Fort of Milreu
Fort of Milreu
Building in Mafra, Lisbon District, Portugal
2.6km / 1.6mi
Forte da Carvoeira
2.7km / 1.7mi
Lines of Torres Vedras
Lines of Torres Vedras
1809–1811 Military defences during the Peninsular War
2.6km / 1.6mi
Ermida de São Julião, com o seu recheio artístico de azulejos, e o cruzeiro que lhe fica anexo
Ermida de São Julião, com o seu recheio artístico de azulejos, e o cruzeiro que lhe fica anexo
Cultural heritage monument in Mafra, Portugal
2.8km / 1.7mi
Saint Julian's Beach
Saint Julian's Beach
Beach in Sintra
3km / 1.9mi
Forte de São Julião da Ericeira
2.6km / 1.6mi
Praia Ribeira d' Ilhas
Praia Ribeira d' Ilhas
3km / 1.8mi
Fort Santa Susana
Fort Santa Susana
17th Century fortress in Portugal
5.6km / 3.5mi
Aldeia típica de José Franco
Aldeia típica de José Franco
5.5km / 3.4mi
Forte do Picoto
5.7km / 3.6mi
Vigia Beach
Vigia Beach
Beach in Sintra
4.1km / 2.5mi
Igreja do Sobreiro
5.3km / 3.3mi
Praia dos Coxos
4.9km / 3mi
National Hunting Park of Mafra
National Hunting Park of Mafra
Park in Mafra, Portugal
7.9km / 4.9mi
Ensemble consisting of the Roman pavement and bridge and watermill in Catribana
Ensemble consisting of the Roman pavement and bridge and watermill in Catribana
Roman bridge near Sintra, Portugal
7.9km / 4.9mi
Ensemble consisting of the Roman pavement and bridge and watermill in Catribana
Ensemble consisting of the Roman pavement and bridge and watermill in Catribana
Roman bridge near Sintra, Portugal
7.9km / 4.9mi
Igreja de Santo André
Igreja de Santo André
Church building in Mafra, Lisbon District, Portugal
7.4km / 4.6mi
Praia da Samarra
Praia da Samarra
7.1km / 4.4mi
Forte de Penegache
6.5km / 4mi
Forte da Ribeira Alva
7.8km / 4.9mi
Forte da Alagoa
6.1km / 3.8mi
Pelourinho de Mafra
Pelourinho de Mafra
Cultural heritage monument in Mafra, Portugal
7.7km / 4.8mi
Forte do Cabeço do Neto
7.5km / 4.7mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Consolação
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Consolação
6.5km / 4mi
Lomba dos Pianos
Wikimedia list article
7.5km / 4.7mi
Mafra
Mafra
Municipality of Portugal
8.2km / 5.1mi
Ruínas de São Miguel de Odrinhas
Ruínas de São Miguel de Odrinhas
Building in Sintra, Lisbon District, Portugal
9.3km / 5.8mi
Ruínas de São Miguel de Odrinhas
Ruínas de São Miguel de Odrinhas
Building in Sintra, Lisbon District, Portugal
9.3km / 5.8mi
Forte do Samoco
8.2km / 5.1mi
Forte da Murgeira
8.4km / 5.2mi
Forte do Juncal na Tapada Nacional de Mafra
9.6km / 5.9mi
Jardim do Cerco
Jardim do Cerco
8.3km / 5.2mi

What to do in Ericeira and near Vila Gale Ericeira

Igreja Paroquial de São Pedro
Igreja Paroquial de São Pedro
Church in Ericeira, Portugal
0.7km / 0.43mi
Praia da Foz do Lizandro
Praia da Foz do Lizandro
1.6km / 1mi
Praia da Baleia
Beach in Ericeira, Portugal
110m / 120yd
Igreja da Misericórdia da Ericeira
Igreja da Misericórdia da Ericeira
Church in Ericeira, Portugal
0.6km / 0.36mi
Capela de Santo António ou Capela de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem dos Homens do Mar, incluindo o património móvel integrado e o adro
Capela de Santo António ou Capela de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem dos Homens do Mar, incluindo o património móvel integrado e o adro
0.5km / 0.31mi
Praia dos Pescadores
Beach in Ericeira, Portugal
360m / 390yd
Praia de São Sebastião
Beach in Ericeira, Portugal
1.3km / 0.79mi
Praia do Norte
Beach in Ericeira, Portugal
0.6km / 0.4mi
Pelourinho da Ericeira
Pelourinho da Ericeira
Cultural heritage monument in Mafra, Portugal
0.6km / 0.38mi
Casa de Cultura Jaime Lobo e Silva
Casa de Cultura Jaime Lobo e Silva
300m / 330yd
Forte de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
Forte de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
Fort in Ericeira, Portugal
0.6km / 0.36mi
Parque de Santa Marta
Park in Ericeira, Portugal
50m / 50yd
Fort of Zambujal
Fort of Zambujal
19th-century fort in Portugal
2.7km / 1.7mi
Fort of Milreu
Fort of Milreu
Building in Mafra, Lisbon District, Portugal
2.6km / 1.6mi
Forte da Carvoeira
2.7km / 1.7mi
Lines of Torres Vedras
Lines of Torres Vedras
1809–1811 Military defences during the Peninsular War
2.6km / 1.6mi
Ermida de São Julião, com o seu recheio artístico de azulejos, e o cruzeiro que lhe fica anexo
Ermida de São Julião, com o seu recheio artístico de azulejos, e o cruzeiro que lhe fica anexo
Cultural heritage monument in Mafra, Portugal
2.8km / 1.7mi
Saint Julian's Beach
Saint Julian's Beach
Beach in Sintra
3km / 1.9mi
Forte de São Julião da Ericeira
2.6km / 1.6mi
Praia Ribeira d' Ilhas
Praia Ribeira d' Ilhas
3km / 1.8mi
Fort Santa Susana
Fort Santa Susana
17th Century fortress in Portugal
5.6km / 3.5mi
Aldeia típica de José Franco
Aldeia típica de José Franco
5.5km / 3.4mi
Forte do Picoto
5.7km / 3.6mi
Vigia Beach
Vigia Beach
Beach in Sintra
4.1km / 2.5mi
Igreja do Sobreiro
5.3km / 3.3mi
Praia dos Coxos
4.9km / 3mi
National Hunting Park of Mafra
National Hunting Park of Mafra
Park in Mafra, Portugal
7.9km / 4.9mi
Ensemble consisting of the Roman pavement and bridge and watermill in Catribana
Ensemble consisting of the Roman pavement and bridge and watermill in Catribana
Roman bridge near Sintra, Portugal
7.9km / 4.9mi
Ensemble consisting of the Roman pavement and bridge and watermill in Catribana
Ensemble consisting of the Roman pavement and bridge and watermill in Catribana
Roman bridge near Sintra, Portugal
7.9km / 4.9mi
Igreja de Santo André
Igreja de Santo André
Church building in Mafra, Lisbon District, Portugal
7.4km / 4.6mi

About Ericeira

Ericeira, a charming coastal town in Portugal, is known for its picturesque scenery and relaxed atmosphere. One of the best ways to engage with the local culture is to explore the historic center, characterized by narrow cobblestone streets, traditional whitewashed buildings, and colorful tiles. This area offers a glimpse into the town's history and architecture, making it perfect for leisurely strolls.

For those interested in surfing, Ericeira is recognized as one of the best surf destinations in Europe. The beaches, such as Praia de Ribeira d'Ilhas and Praia do Norte, cater to all skill levels, attracting both beginners and seasoned surfers. Surf schools and rental shops are widely available, providing lessons and equipment for those looking to ride the waves.

The local cuisine is another highlight, with a focus on seafood and traditional Portuguese dishes. Dining at a local restaurant allows visitors to savor fresh catches of the day, often prepared simply to highlight the flavors of the ocean. Additionally, trying the regional specialty of grilled sardines can be a delightful experience.

If you enjoy nature, the surrounding landscapes offer opportunities for hiking and exploring coastal trails. The cliffs along the coastline provide stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and are ideal for photography or simply enjoying the scenery. There are also several parks and natural reserves nearby that showcase the region's biodiversity.

Lastly, visiting the local markets can provide insight into daily life in Ericeira. Markets often feature fresh produce, artisanal goods, and local crafts, allowing visitors to experience the community's vibrant atmosphere while picking up unique souvenirs. Overall, Ericeira offers a blend of cultural, culinary, and outdoor experiences that cater to a variety of interests.




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