We were lucky enough to stay in Casa Milvus the first two weeks in September, 2021. ***AMAZING 10 DAYS***
Wow. The view is worth every penny. The apartment is perfectly situated facing 'the sea'. It has one of those views that takes your breath away. We watched the sea all day quite often. We napped in the afternoon, sometimes. Such a relaxed space.
If you need to unwind, this is the place.
Everything you could possibly need was provided, beautifully. The FANTASTIC host brought us a welcome gift of oranges, fresh bread, and tomato jam that was like nothing I've ever had. It was sweet like strawberry jam, but was definitely tomato. DIVINE :)
The kitchen is FULLY equipped to cook a full meal for many. Plenty of silverware, dishes, coffee cups, bowls, pots and pans, etc. A large picnic bench-style table provides ample seating for many. A great gathering place for puzzles, games, drinking wine, and of course... eating. We stopped at the local shop, which was mere paces from Casa Milvus, and bought fresh tomatoes and salad fixings, cheese and crackers, fruit, and olives, and we munched our way through a few meals. Absolutely delightful. We also ate out at least once a day, sometimes three. Everything was fresh and full of new flavors for our American tastebuds. If you like seafood, you will be in heaven. Wow, just wow.
We used the washing machine and hung our clothes dry, just like the locals. What a hoot. I honestly felt like I stepped back in time, just a bit. Great place to slow down and enjoy the beautiful view, food, and people.
The apartment can accommodate 3 or 4 people, comfortably. Maybe more, though it would be cozy. The beds were a bit firm after a few days, but I believe that is standard in apartment-style living in all of Europe.
Ericeira is a quaint walking town with cobblestone streets and a lovely, relaxed vibe. The apartment location is perfect. Everything is just a few steps away. There must be hundreds of cafés/restaurants to explore. Pastries and fresh seafood, as far as the eye can see. Every meal was more delicious than the prior. Morning is beautiful and the town is sleepy until 8 or 9 am. Pastries and coffee seem to be the morning routine for everyone. Dinner starts at 7 or 8, and some summer-celebrators enjoyed wine and music until early in the morning over our weekend there. We overheard that that may have been an ‘end of summer’ last hurrah. Or, maybe they were just celebrating the weekend! There were many tourists from all over the world. We loved all of it!
We will be back. :)
Xoxo