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Festas de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem

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

Festival or fairSummerAugustEriceiraAround MafraWorth planning around

What it is

  • One of the clearest annual sea-and-fishing culture anchors in Ericeira.
  • The municipality describes it as one of the most spectacular maritime processions on the Portuguese coast.
  • Useful if you want something deeply local and traditional rather than just sport or gastronomy.