The Guardian celebrates the World Surfing Reserve - a title Ericeira has held since 2011 due to its interesting waves on the beach. But the truth about the sculpture goes further back in time... Its founder, José Queiroz, wants to inspire each of us to be a better version. One that takes responsibility for protecting nature and individual health.

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Kermit

July 6, 2022

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The surfer bravely looks towards the Atlantic and waits for "the wave". Nice view of the beach from there.

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Jorge Ramos 🇧🇷

November 25, 2025

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The Monument to the Surfer in Ericeira, also known as the Guardian of the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve, is a statue that honors the surfing community and highlights the importance …

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1. The Surfer – Barril model windmills loop from Silveira

48.8km

03:31

690m

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2. The Surfer – Fishermen's Beach 🏖️ loop from Mafra

30.6km

02:15

360m

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3. The Surfer – Ribeira d'Ilhas Beach loop from Azueira

47.8km

03:12

730m

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Elevation 50 m

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Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Location: Ericeira, Lisbon, Portugal

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1. The Surfer – Barril model windmills loop from Silveira

2. The Surfer – Fishermen's Beach 🏖️ loop from Mafra

3. The Surfer – Ribeira d'Ilhas Beach loop from Azueira

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