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  • A popular Ericeira food festival centred on sea urchins, local seafood, and restaurants around the town.

    SeafoodFestival or fairSpringMarchEriceiraAround MafraWorth planning around
  • A Mafra food event linked to Tapada Nacional de Mafra, usually focused on game dishes and regional cooking.

    SeafoodFestival or fairWinterFebruaryMafraAround MafraWorth planning around
  • Christmas programming in Mafra and Ericeira, typically including lights, family activities, and festive town-centre events.

    Winter seasonFestival or fairWinterDecemberMafra / EriceiraAround MafraWorth planning around
  • A large medieval festival in Óbidos with costumes, markets, performances, and food inside the old town walls.

    TraditionFestival or fairSummerJulyÓbidosAbout 1-2 hrs awayWorth planning around
  • A harvest-time wine festival in Bucelas with local producers, food, music, and a strong village atmosphere.

    Wine and harvestFestival or fairAutumnOctoberBucelasAbout 30-60 min awayWorth planning around
  • A traditional fair in the Sintra area, usually mixing rides, food stalls, local culture, and a festive late-summer or autumn feel.

    TraditionFestival or fairAutumnSeptember / OctoberSintraAbout 30-60 min awayGood option
  • The main time of year to watch for mushroom walks, foraging conditions, and damp forest days in the wider area.

    Nature and wildlifeSeasonal momentAutumnOctober to DecemberMafra / Sintra areaAround MafraGood option
  • The stronger swell months in Ericeira, when surf culture is at its liveliest and many competitions, club events, and standout freesurf days tend to cluster.

    SurfSeasonal momentAutumnOctober to MarchEriceiraAround MafraCheck dates
  • A qualifying competition in Ericeira that helps decide who reaches the top division of Portuguese surf.

    SurfFestival or fairSpringMarchRibeira d'Ilhas, EriceiraAround MafraGood option
  • A junior regional surf competition in Ericeira that helps decide who progresses toward the national youth finals.

    SurfFestival or fairSpringMarchRibeira d'Ilhas, EriceiraAround MafraGood option
  • One of the biggest recurring surf competitions in Ericeira, bringing the top division of Portuguese surfing to Ribeira d'Ilhas.

    SurfFestival or fairSpringMayRibeira d'Ilhas, EriceiraAround MafraWorth planning around
  • A surf-and-community competition in Ericeira that mixes beach culture, local businesses, friendly rivalry, and a festive atmosphere.

    SurfFestival or fairSummerJuneEriceiraAround MafraGood option
  • Ericeira's traditional sea-blessing and maritime festival, tied to the fishing community and usually held on the third weekend of August.

    TraditionFestival or fairSummerAugustEriceiraAround MafraWorth planning around
  • Ericeira's annual surf film festival, combining surf cinema, art, community, and a broader cultural take on life by the ocean.

    SurfFestival or fairSummerJulyEriceiraAround MafraWorth planning around
  • A major junior surf competition in Ericeira, bringing the national Sub-18 final to Ribeira d'Ilhas.

    SurfFestival or fairAutumnOctoberRibeira d'Ilhas, EriceiraAround MafraGood option
  • A recurring masters surf competition in Ericeira that brings older generations of Portuguese surfers back into a high-level competitive setting.

    SurfFestival or fairAutumnSeptember to OctoberRibeira d'Ilhas, EriceiraAround MafraGood option
  • An international junior surf event in Ericeira linked to the World Surf Cities Network and the OLAS PRO TOUR pathway.

    SurfFestival or fairAutumnNovemberEriceiraAround MafraCheck dates
  • The deer rut is one of the best-known autumn wildlife experiences in Mafra, often visited for the sounds and atmosphere of the season.

    Nature and wildlifeSeasonal momentAutumnSeptember to OctoberTapada Nacional de MafraAround MafraWorth planning around
  • Tapada Nacional de Mafra runs nature and heritage activities through the year, including walks, wildlife experiences, and family outings.

    Nature and wildlifePlace to knowAll yearYear-roundMafraAround MafraGood option
  • A year-round market anchor for fresh fish, shellfish, local produce, and periodic showcooking or tasting activity in Ericeira.

    Sea and fishing culturePlace to knowAll yearYear-roundEriceiraAround MafraGood option
  • Useful background information for understanding local hunting season timing, rather than something most users would attend as an event.

    Nature and wildlifeBackground infoAutumnVariable regulated seasonRegional contextAbout 30-60 min awayBackground
  • Background information for understanding the fishing spots, safety considerations, and local fishing culture around the Mafra coast.

    Sea and fishing cultureBackground infoAll yearYear-roundMafra / Ericeira coastAround MafraBackground