Located in the parish of Ericeira, it has a limited sand but plenty of space in the water to accommodate the countless surf schools that seek it out to teach their students. It has mobile sanitary facilities during the bathing season. Unguarded beach, but with SOS Praia system. A short distance from Praia do Matadouro is Ericeira Camping (distinguished with the GreenKey award), which is distinguished by the offer of services in the scope of camping and caravanning.