Neighborhood
Santo Isidoro, Mafra
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Santo Isidoro is a tranquil rural parish in the municipality of Mafra, just north of Ericeira. Visitors come for its unspoiled Atlantic beaches like Praia da Foz do Lizandro and Praia de São Lourenço, which are popular with surfers. The Santo Isidoro viewpoint offers sweeping views of the coastline and countryside. The area is also dotted with traditional whitewashed houses and small farms, providing a peaceful escape from the busier Ericeira town center. It's an ideal spot for hiking, photography, and enjoying the natural beauty of the Costa de Prata.
Don't miss
- Panoramic views from the Santo Isidoro viewpoint over the Atlantic and surrounding hills
- Surfing or sunbathing at Praia da Foz do Lizandro, a wide sandy beach with consistent waves
- Exploring the rural landscape with its traditional architecture and quiet walking paths
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Santo Isidoro, Mafra
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inGuided tour of the Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo5★ · 16 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$14 per personSee dates →
Best full dayGuided Tour to Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and Cascais4.9★ · 3,666 travelers~10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$93 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleMafra and Sintra Choose 3 of 6 Palaces private guide5★ · 28 travelers6–10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$128 per personSee dates →More attractions in Ericeira

