Ericeira, an important coastal town of Portugal, is one of the major surf centers of the world. The town, which hosts the first surf area of Europe and the second of the world, is extensively visited by surfers all year round. Fascinating people with its natural beauties and magnificent coasts, Ericeira was one of the most significant port areas of the region in 1800s. Because railway and highway transport were used more, the port lost its previous popularity, and many foreign immigrants came to the town especially during the Second World War. Local people generally make their living from tourism and fishing in Ericeira, which a small town with a population of 10 thousand.