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Ecolodges - EcoSound lodges
Ericeira  

Funky & ecologically designed self catering Eco Lodges. Sleep 4, or 5 with extra bed

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Located in Ericeira, a beautiful fishing town just 35 minutes north west of Lisbon. On a quiet street 300 metres from the town centre.

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Natural ecological swimming pool. BBQ. Fresh bread delivered daily. Vegetable garden.

Take a look at a video clip of RTE TV show No Frontiers' surf holiday in the Lodges
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  • The holiday in a nutshell was fantastic. It was our first visit to Portugal and I have to say we were bowled over by the genuine friendliness, warmth and hospitality of the locals. We got off to a very good start with the info included in the welcome pack. Directions from airport were spot on. List of restaurants was very helpful - we were amused to realise that everybodies first port of call is Tik Tak. Lovely place and great staff. Pedro, Juan and all the crew were lovely - we met them all again at the lodges for the weekly bbq hosted by the Mayor on Monday - That was great fun - we were so taken by surprise to be invited to eat with them. the other Irish family (the Garveys from dublin) were also there so we had such a great laugh, eat delicious food and drank lots or really nice local wines and Sangres! Surfing went great - Toby and Flavio could not have been nicer. Talk about chilled out guys! We had a great night out with Flavio and the other surfers from the surf school on the Wednesday night. The local beaches were nice and we were in a pretty relaxed/lazy mode so we didnt travel to any other beaches or towns (as we thought we might). Ericeira is such a lovely town - its best attraction is that there is no mass tourism there. No loud trashy people or shops in sight. The lodges were great - the accommodation itself was basic but the outdoors more than make up for it. Loads of place to chillout and catch some sun. Its also a very sociable place (one of the main reasons we booked) - luckily the Garveys were there as they also had 3 children to keep our 3 company. Had great fun with some Portuguese tourists staying there also. The weather was fantastic while we were there. All in all we had a superb time. I wouldn’t hesitate recommending it to anyone who is into surfing. Would have no problem returning here again for another week. Thanks to you and all the team who put the package together - maybe you could pass on our thanks to them all. Hopefully we will be in touch in the future to re-book – Anita, Cormac & family, Galway

  • We ALL had a WONDERFUL time. We took TWO lodges and everyone adored the pool. The surf beach was GREAT and the surf staff very HELPFUL. We loved the MAYOR's barbeque at the lodges in fact we LOVED the Mayor period. He brought us plums from his tree at home. It was a HUGE success. Thank you for your help in setting it up. I would highly recommend it for all ages. Hope to go again next year & stand on the board for longer! - Ita, Dublin

  • Beautiful location and so handy to get to from Lisbon airport. Loved all the small restaurants/bars by night and the choice of beaches was great. It's fair to say we will definitely go back. I never thought of Portugal to be like this but the place was great and very affordable. I also have to say the locals were friendly and always helpful. I might have to brush up on my Portugese next time and make a little effort with them, I felt a bit bad not knowing the local lingo but that was by first time there so I'll put it down to inexperience! Eco Lodges were absolutely brilliant! Unique is right...........I can't say enough good things about these but they are a hidden gem. When we go back we will definitely stay there.............again and again! It's unique I think but really works. All of the other guests were great too and there was a really good atmosphere around the place. Tobi and his wife (forgot her name!!!) were great too, we arrived late but they understood and they left us to our own devices which is nice but I always got the feeling that if we needed anything they were only a phonecall away. Some questions were asked about renting the whole place out for a wedding and maybe hiring a private catering company for food and sorting music. The whole place is great and the guide you provided us with before we left was brilliant. It explained things really well and we used it over and over to find our way around and just as a general guide. The language/translation part was used frequently!!!! There were supposed to be 4 of us on the trip but a friend needed to pull out because of work commitments (his loss) so 3 of us used 4 of the lessons. The first day we got there we organised a 6pm surf lesson, but unfortunately there was not great surf so we organised with Tobi and his friend (his name begins with F but it escapes me now!) to return the next day for more lessons. One thing led to another and we found the only nightclub in the town and celebrated my birthday late into the night so we missed the 10am lesson next day but the guys were totally understanding about it which was nice. I reorganised for the following day at 10am as we were leaving that evening and we got out and used 3 of the 4 lessons - Peter, Cork

  • We had a nice holiday thanks. The lodges were nice as was the pool and the sharing of any spare stuff. Surfing lessons were good fun we did 6 days in the end and enjoyed. One thing we didn't have a car so a little long walk but we got a cab a few days which was cheap and the lady who took us was nice. Ericeira was great and we had a night in Lisbon too but didnt get to Sintra - Brian, Saint Albans

  • We don’t have a bad word to say about the trip (except the last 2 days were misty and we had some rain – but can’t blame anyone for that!!) This was our second time back and again the lodges were great. The lessons were so much better than before. The instructors were very nice and we noticed a huge improvement in safety. We all had to wear vests to identify us and the instructors were strict with us about not drifting off, which was a welcome change. The bigger boards was great too and they gave us shorter ones on our last day as we had progressed, so that was good to see. The waves were great on the beach and the set up with the bars and restaurants works really well. Tobi arranged for the surf transfers through a lady called Renata. Her cost was fair and she was flexible about picking us up after the lessons, so we could stay on the beach if we wanted. It worked out really well. We tried out some new restaurants as well, which we would recommend. In particular Pizzeria Pao d’Alho, which is on Rua Eduardo Burnay, Lote 2. We ate there twice. The manager is lovely and the food is second to none! Definitely one for your information pack! Two others that we really liked were Toca do Caboz (which seems to be a sister restaurant of Priim). It’s on Rua Fonte do Cabo, no 71. Also, Pedra Dura, which we really enjoyed is no 28, Rua Dr. Eduardo Burnay - Claire, Dublin

  • We had a fantastic holiday! The lodges were lovely and the complex felt like a little oasis. We had a battle for the hammock most days but the girls usually won. They got into the routine of taking their duvet out at about midnight having a quiet chat and star gaze either end of the hammock till 1am then coming in to sleep. The pool was lovely (once we got over the frogs and the green-ness!) The facilities were fab. The kids loved the pool table, the old radio and the sitting area. I dont think the photos that you have on your site do the place justice. The whole concept of eco-ness is great, we recycled everything and we only used one bin back for the entire fortnight -unheard of at home. The other lodges had families with kids around similar ages, so they all got on like a house on fire, we had English, Welsh, Irish and German families, they entertained themselves in the pool and in the games room. We got out and about too. Sintra is gorgeous, but the girls didn't think so when we made them walk right to the top to the castle walls ha ha. I promised them a great view, just as we got there the cloud wafted right over and there was absolutely no view!! Oh dear not popular on that day. We went to Mafra -great church and nice place for lunch, also went to Lisbon on a rainy day -bit of shopping and lunch in the Hard Rock Cafe -very Portuguese :) The beaches were beautiful, we went to a few - definitely need a hire car if you want to explore, the countryside is stunning. The girls enjoyed the surfing, we enjoyed lazing! Eating out was great and really good value. We went to Tik tak a few times, always really busy but good food. Ericeira is a lovely place and everyone was really friendly. We would definitely go back. We have raved about the holiday to friends and family. Sad it is over. Hope that feedback is helpful - Lesley & family, Northampton
  • Just to say that we loved the place. We had a fabulous time. The lodge we had was perfect and private, to be honest I think it was the best one. Have been spreading the word to all and sundry. Am in dialogue with my family for all of us to go which would be all the chalets ... watch this space. Renata was great, the instructors were great. We just had a fabulous time - Angela, Birmingham

  • We loved our stay at the Eco Lodges and Ericeira was wonderful. The water in the natural pool looks a little green which made me sceptic at first, but it was by far the nicest and cleanest pool I have ever swam in, and that is competing with salt water outdoor pools in Vancouver (which are pretty nice). You feel much cleaner coming out than going in, ;)! The set up of the resort is great, with the right amount of amenities, recycling facilities and relaxing areas. Also really liked the re-use element, like the honesty bar and food cabinet. It felt so much better to buy a big bottle of washing liquid knowing that someone else will use it after us. All and all perfect!  If you want any "critique" at all, I would say that I would like a little more shelf/hanging space on the first floor in the lodge. Places to hang up coats (which we brung but didn't use), put down phones/wallets/sun screen/keys/etc. Ericeira was great. We came at a good time with not too many tourist, and got pretty much private surfing lessons. Flavio was a great instructor and we both felt we got a lot out of our lessons. Hopefully next year the girls are big enough to dare to try out surfing! The weekend initiatives of the locals, like cleaning the beach with the fam, doing yoga on the beach was heartwarming. I am a sucker for these things. Even my six year old daughter noticed and commented on the fact that Ericeira was much cleaner than Stockholm. We would love to come back this fall for another session of surf and tranquility! - Ximena & Family, Stockholm

  • The lodges are very nice and very convenient for the old town, if not the beaches. A car is really a must, unless you are being picked up by the surf school. The journey from Lisbon airport is very easy too, but leave plenty of time to get the hire car back because the return system is poor in high season! Surf school at Na Onda is a bargain. We are seriously thinking of going again next summer, but may try a different surf school - Oliver, Bath

  • Well we had an amazing time in Ericeira. The lodges are really cool and unique as you said. It was gread to chill in the evenings and also to meet other surfers. We really used the pool and vegetables they have and the barbecue area....really perfect! And also the lodges are not that far from the city centre if you want to walk at night. But it is good to have a car. We rent a car to get to the different beaches and it is worth it. We had a good time with Alvaro at the surf school. I first didn't think of taking surf lessons but then it was almost the same price to have 2 hours of lesson every day than rent a board and wet suit. If you are beginner 2 hours of surfing really is enough. So i took surflessons and my boyfriend rented a board from the naonda surf school. This was really cool and Alvaro was a good teacher and he always took us to good beaches and gave tips also if it wasn't a lesson. So we sufed 4 days of 6 (travel days not included). On 2 days it was raining or the waves to high. On one rainy day we went to Lissabon which is so close! We also went to Sintra to see the castle and to Obidos because it is really charming too. On the first day we went to Peniche and saw the half finals and the final of the Rip Curl pro surfcontest. There are a lot of different things to see in the area. The beaches were really amazing and Ericeria town itself really cool. The restaurant we most liked was the Tick Tack! Great food and great people! The portugese people were in general so nice! Well i talk portuguese but it is really easy to get along with english too. Hope we can go back soon! - Barbara, Zurich

  • We had SUCH a great time there, toby was awesome. our stove was broken and he had it totally replaced with in a few hours. We didnt want to leave when our time was up and will be back for sure next time we are in portugal. We pretty much stayed in ericeira the whole time, It was bens 30th birthday so we I bought him a new surfboard and he surfed 2-3 times a day and was loving it (perfect 7ft swell most days) - Soph :), Sydney

  • We had a really nice time in the lodge - thanks for putting us onto them. It's a nice area, and pretty cheap to eat! All the best - Ian, Madrid

  • We had a great holiday. We liked the lodges very much and would almost fight over the hammock on our balcony. My only quibble was that there were no reading lights in the bedrooms. Lovely to be able to add fresh herbs to your lunch! And beautifully landscaped. We absolutely loved Ericeira and had great food every day with probably Tik Tak Tapas our best experience. The surf lessons went OK and were enjoyed. There were some communication problems though in terms of timing. On the second day we turned up at the same time as the first day but were two or three hours too early - they had not told us what time to come. Then they explained that every day the lesson would be one hour later because of the tides. I am not a beach person myself but loved the beaches in that area and was very happy to spend time on the beach and in the cafes. They were so well organized and clean. We also went to Torres Vedra where there is a great museum about the lines to defend against Napoleon. We all enjoyed our holiday very much and would certainly go back to Portugal and that area. If you go surfing it makes it quite difficult to do any sightseeing, which absolutely delighted the rest of my family! - Kate, York

  • The lodges are great, really liked them. Arrival etc was a little bit annoying as we had to wait 20 minutes for Anja to turn up and let us in - but she'd never checked anyone in before so needed to hunt for keys etc. Not a big issue. Surf was good, the Foz do Lizandro beach was lovely. We ate in Bella Sombra on the beach, or the Na Onda itself. Found a simple grill place that did good fish, or tried shellfish one night. Sintra is brilliant, well worth a visit. Loved Lisbon too. All in all very satisfied though, would recommend people to go - Conor, Dublin

  • Just back from our first surf experience in Ericeira. What can I say it was one of the best holidays we had as a family, we are an active bunch but you know what we had the right combination of physical activity and then coming back to the lodge which gave us the chance to relax with each other after the surfing .The fresh water pool was a new experience  as was the games room a real treat for our boys its the first time they could play pool without having to ask for money.  The surfing was exhilarating hard work, addictive and even though I ski and run the effect on the body was amazing great for your core strength. If you want to loose a few pounds and tone up its a guarantee you would get a result.  Eating out in Ericera was not only great value but a high standard of food especially if you like fish. Every restaurant you recommended we could not fault.
    The staff were very professional and helpful Tobi kept in touch every day to let us know what time the surf was on. We were well looked after at the beach by the instructors Flavio and Joanne were great and Flavio looked after my two boys when the powerful waves got too much for them he showed them tricks in the water and entertained them while still helping those who were surfing which meant I was able to surf .
    I havn't stopped raving about it since Ive been home and I would say to anyone don't be put off if your not a great swimmer because its not about being able to swim in the sea its about having fun getting exercise and feeling alive and energised and the best bit at night you can eat and drink all you like because you work it all off the next day. its the first holiday I've been on that i came home in better shape than when I left.  We will be booking again -  the Mckeone family

  • The ecolodges were great- the frogs were a bit noisy at night! The surf was great- both the boys could stand on the board for a short while by the end of their lessons. My husband found it a lot harder! We saw quite a lot of the area- Lourinho, Sintra, Mafra etc and would have gone into Lisbon for the day too if we hadn’t had the boys with us. The boys just wanted to be in the pool or at the beach. Ate lots of great fish and had a nice evening in Tik Tak. We’re saving up for our next trip! Janet - Seven Oaks

  • ERICEIRA is just the kind of coastal "town" we like and appreciate for its charm, its authenticity and its size plus the balance between the local population and the tourists. In Denmark we live just 30 min drive north of Copenhagen and at holiday we also enjoy staying in a short distance of a greater city, in this case Lisbon. People we´ve met are all very nice and friendy/open. The climate/temperature was nice. THE ECOLODGES are unique and we liked very much staying there because of "it all": The houses, the mutual facilities, the swimming lake, the fact that it´s a closed area and it feels safe. We also enjoyed the company of the other families and children - it is the first time we´ve spend a holiday staying and meeting to many British and Irish people, and that was great fun, we like you guys a lot! THE SURFING was fun! We´d looked forward to it and Toby and his crew at the surf school were very friendly and did a good job. The transport with Renate´s company Stop and Go worked very well. She is very nice and good at service, punctual and so on. THE RESTAURANTS were actually a bit better than I´d expected, to our taste TIK TAK being the best, mind you we didn´t try a lot - and some of the other guests had other preferences, all liked Tik Tak very much. And Pedro took very good care of us! SHOPPING was also a bit better than I´d expected as we could enjoy a stroll just window shopping, and we also bought some cloth both for the boys and for myself. As to food we fancied the little grocer 50 m up the street a lot - please let it always stay like this. We enjoyed it A LOT! Lidl and Aldi - go home! I mean, we bought basic start of sugar and that kind of thing but - like in the stores they have here in Denmark - it´s a big job to find low fat and healthy food products, I find. SIGHTSEEING: We went to Lisbon twice (without staying overnight). We did plan to go to Sintra but got caught up by lack of time. Has been great and we might very well get back to you again – Birgithe and family, Copenhagen

  • We got on great. The lodges were ideal for what we wanted and we also enjoyed Ericeira. Everyone was very friendly and I couldn't fault the trip - Alec, Cork

  • Myself and Donna had a brilliant time in Ericeira. The Eco-lodges are amazing, really enjoyed the whole laid back atmosphere of the place, relaxing by the pool, having bar-b-que’s and just sitting back with a beer and taking it easy. The lodges themselves are extremely clean and very comfortable. It’s very obvious that a huge amount of thought and care has gone into developing the place to a very high standard. We were down at the beach every day for the Surfing with Flavio and Johanna, they were brilliant and very patient, made sure everybody learned exactly what was needed to get standing up and surfing properly. The beaches were spotless and the surf was great. Having a few beers and tosta mistas in Na Onda’s after the surfing was always a nice finish to a day down the beach. We ate out a good bit, food and drink there is excellent value, Tik Tak and Tik Tapas are very good and we also really enjoyed the steaks and Piri Piri chicken in Prim (amazing local seafood in both places too). We’ll definitely be back, we’ve been recommending it to all our friends and family who are looking for something a little different to the usual “Sun” holiday. I would suggest to people to maybe spend a day or two in Lisbon, there’s a great buzz to the place, lots of history and local festivals to be found, with great craic to be had in the Bairro Alto area if people are in the mood for beers and cocktails (atmosphere reminded me a bit of Galway). Anyway, thanks again, since we’ve been home we’ve headed up to Lahinch and Fanore for some more surfing so it looks like we’ve caught the surfing bug. We’ll be in touch when our holidays are due again, if not sooner! - Cheers Damian & Donna, Celbridge

  • We had a lovely holiday. The Eco Lodge complex was absolutely beautiful without a doubt, the houses themselves were basic and comfortable and that suited us fine. We were given a really warm welcome by Toby (by the way the directions to the Lodges were fab) and we were very impressed with the idea of helping ourselves to the fruit and veg in the garden and also the idea of the honesty bar. When we explored the complex (I'm sure thats not the right word for it!) I was really impressed. The whole concept was so beautiful and I do understand that that's what you're really paying for-the beauty and tranquillity. 4 of us started the surf lessons but only the girls kept going 2 the end. Both my daughter and I really , really enjoyed the surfing. I was pretty useless at it but nonetheless had a ball. Our 15 year old daughter was the star pupil. As beginners we were in quite rough water but I think that was a good thing as I know in Lahinch, (which is right beside where I come from in Clare) they seem to put beginners in fairly calm waters. It surprised me just what a physically demanding sport it is and I now understand why surfers look the way they do! Ericeira is a beautiful place. The beaches were numerous, extremely beautiful and impressively clean. We went out to see the surf competition two days. That was really amazing. The restaurants- where do I begin!!! Well we started in TikTak. We went to La Pizza. We went to Prim. And then we started over again!!!! The seafood we ate was, without exception, the best food we have ever eaten on holidays. We also enjoyed 2 lovely lunches, compliments of Tik Tak and friends at the Ecolodges. They came there to bbq the results of their fishing expeditions and together with the owner of the lodges, were very gracious hosts. Caitriona-Cavan

  • Wow... what an amazing holiday. I am lost for words, for once! I was just blown away by everything - the beach, the fishing village itself, and of course the lodges (which were right up my street)... We used the BBQ nearly every evening, and I am a bit of a hippie so I just loved the whole concept and ethos of the lodges... The surfing was brilliant and everyone looked after us so well. Thanks a million for the trip, I plan to go back next year to the lodges to improve the surf! Emma - Waterford

  • We had a ball. I've been raving about it since and really hope to get back there next Easter.  The whole experience was amazing. The people were so nice. From the minute we arrived and Renata collected us, to meeting Tobi and our instructor Flavio. I couldn't praise them enough. Everyone was so friendly and helpful.  The accommodation was in a great location and well kitted out. The town was gorgeous. I was expecting a tiny little village with nothing much to see or do.  On the contrary the town was a happening place. We tried out most of the restaurants on the list and the food in Ericeira was divine.We all really loved the surf lessons and had great craic with Flavio. By day 3 we thought we'd never be able to last till the end, because there were aches in muscles we didn't know we had. But I'm glad to say we lasted till the end and had forgotten about the pain by then.  I've been on a few yoga holidays abroad but I thought that the surfing holiday was great value for money. I can't wait to go again. Mary - Cork

  • The trip was fantastic.  We loved Ericeira, a beautiful old fishing town with great seafood and a lovely relaxed atmosphere.  The lodges were great, less than a 5 minute walk from the town centre.  Toby, Flavio (surf instructor) and Renee (transport) were great.  We loved the people, very chilled out with a sense of humour. It was really nice to chill out at the beach bar after surfing and the Ondi goatscheese salad is really good!   Thanks for recommending Ericeira we’ll be back. Cathleen - Dublin

  • The lodges were lovely and we felt taken care of, as we were offered lifts down to the beach for the surf lessons every day. We had two surf lessons. We had a proper lesson on the first day, but unfortuantely the waves were too strong on the second day so we only had a half hour session on paddling, rather than a full 2 hour session. Saying that, the instructor on the second day (when we did the paddling) spent a lot of time explaining things to us. The beaches, the area and the restaurants were all lovely, so I will be recommending the place to others - Bev and Rachel, St Albans

  • Holiday went great, absolutely fab; lodges were perfect, surf lessons/instructor were great and the town was lovely - we'd go back in the morning! We couldnt believe how cheap it was to live out there! Thanks a mill for all the recommeded restaurants etc - they were great! Thanks for everything, hopefully will be in contact with ye again soon!!- Marianna, Galway

  • Had a lovely time in Ericeira. The lodges were great! Very unique and lovely atmosphere. Only suggestion would be that they had a little welcome pack of Coffee, Tea, Sugar and Pepper, Salt, cooking oil and detergent in lodge when you arrived but apart from that loved them. The car was really handy as it was not really walkable to surfing beach with kit. Boys loved the surfing. The surf school was excellent and well organised. Food at the beach was the same price as town which was great and handy. They loved it. We went to Tik Tak (not bad) although I think there are some better ones. We didnt eat out alot. Didnt do much travelling about sadly as girlfriend was more up for lazing at the pool. Some of the other residents went to Lisbon (they were there for longer) said it was brilliant. Would love to go back to Lisbon in Autumn. Travelled to a few other beaches to check out but would only go with local advice on breaks etc. Met most of your other clients who all had teenage girls (our boys were thrilled) so they had a good time together. Vila Gale was great for the last two days as it meant we didnt have to think really about meals and just chilled. Staff were attentive and rooms very comfortable. Breakfasts were great and it was great overlooking the coast etc. Thanks for all your help. Even though we would have liked lodges the whole week it was a nice change at the end. Everything was so close by. Getting to and from airport so easy - Danielle & Patrick and family, Cardiff

  • We had a great time in Ericeira in the EcoLodges and with the surf school. Tobi and Renata, the driver, were very good to us and have a great set up. It was fantastic to get our lunch at the beach bar after finishing in the water in the morning. Our surf instructor, Flavio was absolutely excellent, so encouraging and you could really tell he wanted us all to learn the real skills and lose the bad habits we had learnt in Ireland!!! I learnt an awful lot thanks to him. The Lodges were great -  peaceful and relaxing. And the town is quite pretty. We ate out so well in seafood and fish restaurants, particularly the Mar da Vista and the Mar d'Areia and everyone around the town was so friendly - Grainne, Westmeath

  • The holiday went really well, we fell in love with Ericeira and will definitely go back.  The surf lessons were great and the instructors were really great guys.  We did 10 lessons in the two weeks and loved every minute of it.  Toby invited us to a beach party on our last night, which was a nice touch.  There's something about this place that makes you feel at home.  We had three teenagers with us and they loved the lodges.  They loved the pool and all the common room to hang out and the hammock to relax.  We met great people at the lodges, Catherine, John, Brian & Hannah, who very kindly let us have showers in their lodge before our flight home - great neighbours!!  The Lodges are in a beautiful peaceful setting, very tranquil. We had three vegetarians with us (one doesn't eat fish) so we found Pedra Dura, Pinta and Prim catered better for their needs.  Great food everywhere anyway and very reasonable too.If I was to give any piece of advice it would be to pack light, this is a laid back place with cobble streets so no high heels or fancy clothes required. We should of packed for sun in the day and just a couple of pairs of jeans for the night. Once the sun goes down it gets cool enough just for jeans and a jumper. Thank you Surf holidays for a really different holiday - we can't wait to go back!! Thanks again & regards, Sonia, Kildare

  • We had a wonderful holiday in Ericeira.We loved the lodges,pool, beach and town. The kids loved the surf , the adults are too old for the surf !! We enjoyed our time there and will return as it is the nicest place we have been. We did not need a car really so would not recommend it . Thank you for everything. Adrian ,Katherine Ava & Mark.

  • Cheers for everything, the lads and i enjoyed ourselves.  The lodges were really better than they appeared on the website and really made the surfing holiday.  The surf was great too, missed a few days as it was too big but 3 of the lads got out everyday. Tik Tak was one of our favourites and another down by the sea that i can’t remember the name of, but overall the food was great.  Tobi was a great help and basically helped orgainse everything for us.  We used the bus every now and again. Thanks again and we all said we would consider going back next year, so il drop you an line when the time come's. Conor, Sligo

  • Wow what a surf holiday! Completely unique and unlike any other we've ever been on and would definitely go back in a shot. All of us were complete surfing novices when we left the UK, and we returned all able to stand and catch waves, so a massive success on that front, thanks to the expert tuition from "Coach Flavio", who imparted his local wisdom of the waves on each of us.   We were all hugely impressed with the Eco-Lodges, which are very near to the centre of town, and a bit further from the beach. The "lodges" themselves are perfect for 4 - really we were only in them to sleep and shower. The rest of the time we spent by the awesome grill and table by the natural pool, having bought  food and drink very cheaply from the local markets. I've got to say the natural pool was probably the best thing about the lodges. Free from salt or chlorine, the pool is home to an ecosystem of plants, lilies and frogs (one of our group actually had an acute fear of frogs and grew to love them by the end!). Seriously though, it actually feels like you are swimming in a picturesque pond, refreshing and natural after a tough day's surfing. There's also a deck which we spent a lot of time on, usually between 4-8 in the afternoon, lying/sleeping, just generally chilling in the sun - nice!  The surf groups tended to be more mixed in the morning, so for real beginners this is the best option. However, after the first few we found that we got more from the afternoon sessions, slightly higher standards, smaller groups and less kids. We couldn't actually find any hire cars (one of the group who knows who he is was too lazy to arrange!), but to our luck it worked out that we didn't need one at all. The driver Renata was really helpful, would pick us up each morning to take us to the beach, and always very happy to do a detour on the way back via supermarket or cashpoint. It almost felt as if she was a personal chauffeur to our group, and worked out much better value than 2 cars would have been (also we'd have ended up lost the whole time).  On the last night Tobi (who owns the beach bar/restaurant) hosted a massive party - a big bbq first followed by some eclectic Reggae-Beats served up by Gi-Gi - son of the owner of the best fish restaurant in town (seriously fresh fish grilled to perfection - especially the clams) and generally an all-round hero. This finished at around 2, then on to 121 bar to ensure we all had good hangovers to travel back with.  To sum it up, this place is brilliant for a small group (we were 8). You do not see many tourists and can properly chill in Ericeira wherever you are as it feels so far from the UK. We would all highly recommend the lodges and surf lessons, and guarantee you will catch "the bug" (surfing not swine flu) if you've not already!   Ben, London

  • We enjoyed our week in Ericeria . The Lodges and especially all the facilities in the complex made for a relaxing stay. The town was relaxing,not too busy,friendly people ,nice coffee shops and restaurants.Best meal at new Tik Tak TAPAS bar/restaurant.Most important of all however was the fact that everyone we met - Tobi,fellow guests,Renata our taxi driver and the local people- were all so friendly and given Cormac was on crutches so helpful. Thanks to all.We went on to Cascais/Lisbon were we had similar experiences. Tony & Family, Kildare

  • We had an absolute ball in Ericeira - well probably to be more precise it was the lodges and the other people there that really made it for us.  Age ranged from 4 - 71 and we all got on famously. We even organised a big Barbie one of the evenings for everyone (bar the kiddies) - there was something like 21 of us...which turned into a mock wedding of the 71 year old and myself, there were speeches and throwing of the bouquet. The surfing was great...it was great getting out to clear the head! So all in all a great holiday....are any of the other locations ye have as good or would that be one of the best (I'm thinking of my next holiday already....but sure with this weather who could blame me!) - Niamh, Ireland

  • Great place, great frogs good at singing, very relaxed, food lovely, great town, the wine was amazing nb the Green wine. Advice: Send directions in Portugeuse and english for getting from airport to the lodges (our taxi driver spoke no english) The buses are great value. We will be back. Victor & Ruth, Wicklow

  • I thought the lodges were fantastic, great idea and a cool space-especially for groups-would definitely consider it again for a group surf holiday with friends, they were near everything, safe and had everything you needed. The town was great, people were really friendly, shops were cool, we used all the info you had sent us, had lovely meals all at great prices etc. The surfing was also a great experience. Thanks for a wonderful trip! Paula, Ireland

  • We had a great time thanks.  Really loved the eco lodges and everyone was really nice.  We would love to buy a house there one day. Gina, Donegal

  • Yeah, had a whale of a time thanks!  The lodges are beautiful...easily one of the most awesomest places i have ever stayed! Great Surf Holiday. Thanks, Rach, Cornwall

  • We had a great surf holiday in Ericiera! The Eco Lodges were magic, far above our expectations! We loved the accomodation, especially the pool and common areas like the bar. Surf lessons were quite good too. We were all very much beginners but the guys took us through everything and helped us along - sticking to the beginners beaches so we weren't overwhelmed. Claire, Galway

  • Thanks for the email, we had a wonderful holiday at the lodges in Ericeira. With the welcome pack and maps the holiday went very smoothly. It was very relaxing from start to finish! We ate out at the Tik Tak restaurant and Tik Tapas two nights each because your recommendation was right! The surf school went great, well organized and yet very relaxed. Looking forward to travelling with surf holidays again! Many thanks,Suzanne, Ireland

  • The lodges were great! and the surf was awesome, found it hard at first but by the end i was catching some pretty big waves. We found 2 great bars: la luna, and a cocktail bar in the town centre. The fillet steak in tik tak was delicious.  Thanks for a great surfing holiday and i am considering going surfing again. Brian, Galway, Ireland

  • Surf holiday was lovely, everyone very friendly, helpful etc.  i would recommend it to someone for sure... thanks for organising this and big thanks to the manager - lent us his daughter's clothes when our were lost by easyjet (!) Cheers, Jim, UK

  • We had a brill surfing holiday. The lodges were perfect, loved the vibe of the place. Ericeira was beautiful and loved the fact it wasn't very commercialised. The surfing was great craic, I never got the hang of it but my boyfriend managed to stand up a few times! Would defo recommend it friends and plan on going back as soon as we can :-) Thanks a mill, Lena, Kildare, Ireland

  • We had a fantastic surf holiday thank you.  The lodges were beautiful in their own little oasis and great for the kids.  The surfing was fantastic – the instructors very good with the kids. They seemed to have loads of good equipment too.  We really liked Ericeria, it was probably quite quiet whilst we were there which was lovely. Overall a great holiday.  Thanks a million. Danielle, Ireland

  • Oh my god, I loved it. I think it was seriously one of the best holidays I've ever had!
    The lodges are gorgeous and so peaceful. We got to know everyone in them by the end! Its amazing listening to the birds and frogs...felt like we were in the tropics. Anyway every morning we went surfing at 10 am and I totally became addicted..its so much fun. waves were perfect for us. I felt so revived afterwards and we still had the whole day to do stuff. We usually went back to lodges afterwards, had some lunch and chilled out on the sun loungers...we all usually fell asleep for a couple of hours!! One day we ate in Tobi's place at the beach...food is so good actually and then we sunbathed on the beach...totally blissful! Two of the evenings we had a yoga class with Carla. Oh my god, she is so lovely. Then we'd head out to the town for dinner. I'm afraid we only got as far as Prim and Tik tak!! We went to both places at least twice! It was just so good!! Pedro was so nice. Had the sea bass and steak...to die for. I keep dreaming about them still. All the food is just so fresh and tasty. It was my perfect mix of a perfect holiday...surf, yoga, food, wine and sun....and chilled!!! So good. Have recommended it to everyone I chat to about it! See you soon, Claire – Cork, Ireland

  • All of us had a ball on our surf holiday in Portugal. The Lodges were perfect, with a bit of everything, from the pool table, the take and replace bar system to the BBQ and swimming pool. Ericea had plenty of gorgeous resturants. Surfing was brilliant and the instructors were REALLY patient. Foz do Lizandro beach was gorgeous. Thanks again for everything and all the helpful info before we left. Def recommend the whole thing. Barbara, Ireland

  • We had a brilliant time in Ericeira. Loved every minute of it. The Eco Lodges are a really great place to stay and the town itself is a great spot. The information you sent us came in very useful too. I'm looking at possible going again with a few mates in September/October and will be in touch when we know what we're doing - Shane, Ireland

  • The lodges are beautiful...easily one of the most awesomest places i have ever stayed! On the whole, a great trip and i would definitely recommend it to friends/family looking to surf! - Rach, UK

  • We had a great time in Ericiera! The Eco Lodges were magic, far above our expectations! We loved the accomodation, especially the pool and common areas like the bar- Claire, Dublin

  • We had a fantastic holiday in Ericeira, magnificant place. The Eco Lodges were ideal and the surfing was so much fun - Orla, Ireland

  • We had a fab time, the lodges are great - we really loved them. The fellas did some good surfing too. We're already trying to fix a date to go back next year, so no doubt I'll be in touch again! Faye, Dublin

  • The lodges along with the setting were gorgeous. The town of Ericeira is a lovely place too. Some great bars and restaurants to be found. The surfing was superb. We wouldn't be off the highest standard, but it suited us perfectly - Conor, Dublin

  • We had a great time in Ericeira, and the Eco Lodges are fabulous, we really didn't believe they would be so cool! It's great to see that they are kind to the environment also - Kara, Denmark

  • We all had a brilliant time..the town was perfect, the lodges somehow look better in person then in the photos, and the beaches were just fantastic - Brian, Ireland

  • The holiday was brilliant, lodges were great, surf was good every day and the instructors were excellent. Eiriciera is just lovely, I was there when I was a kid and the old town hasn't changed a bit.  We met loads of people in the lodges and had some great bbq nights and sing songs. The only problem is a week just isn't enough. We will definately be going back - Daragh, Ireland

  • The lodges were out of this world and we will be telling everyone about them. Kids and adults alike enjoyed it. The surf was perfect but too good for us beginners so we settled for the beach. Will definitly be heading back there. Thanks again for all your help - Grainne, Ireland