Mafra Complete Palace, Tapada and Ericeira Coast
Overview
A four-day route grouping Mafra’s palace complex on foot, the Tapada forest, the Mafra coast and Ericeira together. Maximum three places each day.
Day-by-day itinerary
1Day 1 — Palace, basilica and library
- Explore the monumental palace complex and its principal interiors.
2Day 2 — Palace gardens and Tapada
- Walk the formal garden before spending time in the national hunting park.
3Day 3 — Traditional village and Ericeira
- Visit José Franco’s traditional village then explore Ericeira’s old town.
4Day 4 — Ericeira beaches
- Follow the surf coast between the nearby beaches.
5Day 5 — São Lourenço coast
- Finish with the northern beach excursion.