A study on the quality of life in Greater Lisbon recently promoted Mafra as the 3rd best city to live in based on 12 factors assessed, such as safety, cleanliness, silence, public transport, leisure spaces, educational establishments, general cost of living, access and parking. The heart and cultural center of this region offers the opportunity to get acquainted with crafts, ethnography and nature, the Tapada Nacional de Mafra being one of the must-see places, with history, arts and sweets traditional.
A large part of the municipality's economy goes through tourism, which is mainly concentrated in two poles: Mafra, where we find the convent and Tapada national de Mafra, its lung natural reserve UNESCO world heritage site since 2019 , and Ericeira, known for its village, beaches, cuisine and surfing. Mafra is a safe and quiet town, like many towns in Portugal. It has 11 kilometers of coastline and a total of 13 beaches of thick, clear sand, almost all framed by beautiful rocky cliffs. Let yourself be seduced by the diversity of landscapes and environments where you will find excellent conditions for resting in the sun and also for devoting yourself to sporting activities. A few kilometers away, near the sea, you will appreciate the traditional fishing village of Ericeira, very sought after as a seaside resort, and by surfers attracted by the excellent conditions that its beaches offer for the practice of this sport. Mafra is the ideal place for those looking for peace and quiet while being close to the capital.
