I built Ericeira Review, a local-first guide to Ericeira

The idea came from a simple frustration: the best local knowledge here lives in WhatsApp chats, casual recommendations, and scattered tourist pages. Google Maps gives you raw listings, but not much context. I wanted something more editorial, more opinionated, and actually useful if you want to know where to eat, surf, work, or spend time in town.

So I built a product that combines:

• structured local listings

• community reviews

• editorial recommendations

• business claim flows

• a better discovery layer than generic directory sites

Early traction has been encouraging. In the first 19 public days, the site reached 421 visitors, 1,256 pageviews, 46 five-star reviews, and 118 Instagram referrals.

The bigger goal is to build a real local authority site, not just another directory.

Would love feedback on:

• the concept itself

• the positioning

• what feels strong or weak on first visit

Project: https://ericeirareview.com