Ericeira and Royal Mafra from the Palace to the Ocean

Real, genuine and authentic experience with living traditions of the Saloyan culture. Direct contact with Portuguese rural authenticity. Tour thoughtful to the detail, which escapes to the "Mainstream". We start by Aldeia da Mata Pequena, an authentic rural treasure. Here, the pace slows down and simplicity is notorious: traditional homes, community furnaces and green landscapes reveal what life was like in Portuguese villages of other times. We continue to Mafra, where the imposing National Palace impresses at first sight. Symbol of royal power, you can explore majestic corridors, and its unique library and feel the grandness of the history that lived there. The next stage is the Aldeia Museu José Franco, which celebrates the old Portuguese crafts. Last step is Ericeira, fishing villa Overlooking the Atlantic, streets filled with charm, is a magical setting, ideal for relaxing, enjoying the sea and feeling the coastal soul of Portugal.