Alcobaça Travel Guide

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"The Monastery of Santa Maria d'Alcobaça, north of Lisbon, was founded in the 12th century by King Alfonso I. Its size, the purity of its architectural style, the beauty of the materials and the care with which it was built make this a masterpiece of Cistercian Gothic art." UNESCO
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What a wonderful peace on the streets of this small town
Monastery of Alcobaca was one the first Gothic built in Portugal. It currently houses the Tomb of King Pedro I.
The dormitory is a big Gothic room where the monks slept together: only the abbot was allowed to have his own room. The Alcobaça Monastery is an impressive Medieval Roman Catholic monastery located in the town of Alcobaça. The church and monastery were one of the first Gothic buildings and one of the most important medieval monasteries in Portugal. Due to its artistic-historical importance and monumental beauty, the Alcobaça Monastery warranted its inscription in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1989. http://bit.ly/1U6DEYv

Where to stay in Alcobaça

This is one of the beaches from this area with less light pollution, so during summer time it's one of the best places to shoot the milkyway

Vale Furado

If you're spending some time in Vale Furado, Vale Furado Beach and Mina Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Vale Furado
Água of Madeiros beach in Alcobaça, Portugal

Água de Madeiros

Though Água de Madeiros may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sao Pedro De Muel Beach and Sao Pedro De Muel Lighthouse.

Água de Madeiros
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Falca

Though Falca may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Norte Beach and Nazaré Lighthouse.

Falca
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Ferraria

Ferraria might not have many top sights, but Paredes de Vitória Beach and Mina Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ferraria
Land's Hause Bungalows

Land's Hause Bungalows

2 out of 5
Rua Jose Maria Custodio, Burinhosa Alcobaça Leiria
Stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Alcobaça. Enjoy free parking, private pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
6.6/10 (85 reviews)
Look elsewhere.
Stop at this review and look elsewhere. Very confusing check in, thats if you can find the reception area. The bungalows are very outdated and worn out. A lot of mildew inside. Terrible sewage smell.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2024

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Vale d'Azenha Hotel and Residences

Vale d'Azenha Hotel and Residences

4 out of 5
Rua da Barrada, n.º 39 Alcobaça
The price is £84 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
£84
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Alcobaça. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Nazaré Beach and Alcobaca Castle are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (212 reviews)
Nice, quiet country setting. Beautiful buildings and grounds! Their breakfast and restaurant is excellent. Would like to see suitcase racks in the rooms, though.

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Vale d'Azenha Hotel and Residences
Storytellers Palace

Storytellers Palace

4 out of 5
Rua Capitão Jaime Pinto N 6 Alcobaça Alcobaça
The price is £118 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
£118
17 Apr - 18 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Alcobaça. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
The hotel has a great history The staff treated us like family walked us thru the hotel so we need where everything was. After dinner my husband and I were going to get a drink I went to the room when I got out Abel was there to escort me down. Wow just wow. Thank you to Marianna and Fabio for making ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Storytellers Palace
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Pineview Villa - a detached villa sleeping 8+

Pineview Villa - a detached villa sleeping 8+

Sao Martinho do Porto
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Alcobaça. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Nazaré Beach and Sao Martinho do Porto Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Perfect, great location, easy walk into town, kids loved the pool, everything needed for a comfortable stay was available.

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025

Pineview Villa - a detached villa sleeping 8+
Beautiful villa for 8 people with private pool close to the beach

Beautiful villa for 8 people with private pool close to the beach

São Martinho do Porto Leiria
Stay at this villa in Alcobaça. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Nazaré Beach and Sao Martinho do Porto Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
All in all v.good definitely need a car for this villa, no complaints would recommend and/or use again

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Beautiful villa for 8 people with private pool close to the beach
Casa Chrystèle

Casa Chrystèle

São Martinho do Porto Leiria
Stay at this apartment in Alcobaça. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sao Martinho do Porto Beach and Nazaré Port ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (21 reviews)
The apartment is clean and comfortable, having everything you need. Easy to park on the street and a 10 minute walk to the promenade and the nice big beach.

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2022

Casa Chrystèle
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Popular places to visit

Beach at Sao Martinho do Porto, Shutterstock ID 34087669, Purchase Order: -

Sao Martinho do Porto Beach

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Sao Martinho do Porto Beach during your travels in Sao Martinho do Porto?

Sao Martinho do Porto Beach
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Alcobaça Monastery

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Alcobaça e Vestiaria when you stop by Alcobaça Monastery. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Alcobaça Monastery
This is one of the beaches from this area with less light pollution, so during summer time it's one of the best places to shoot the milkyway

Vale Furado Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Vale Furado Beach during your trip to Vale Furado?

Vale Furado Beach

Alcobaca Castle

After visiting Alcobaca Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alcobaça e Vestiaria. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Alcobaca Castle

Parque Dos Monges

Explore the great outdoors at Parque Dos Monges, a lovely green space in Évora de Alcobaça. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Parque Dos Monges

Church of Vimeiro

Church of Vimeiro is just one of the places to see in Vimeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the countryside while you're in the area.

Church of Vimeiro

Things to do

TUK TUK Tour Lagos Old& New Town& Beaches- Best way to know

Lagos: Old Town, New Town, and Beaches Tuk Tuk Tour

£25
per adult
Lagos: Old Town, New Town, and Beaches Tuk Tuk Tour
From Nazaré: Self-Guided Half-Day or Full-Day E-bike Rental

From Nazaré: Self-Guided Half-Day or Full-Day E-bike Rental

£26
per adult
From Nazaré: Self-Guided Half-Day or Full-Day E-bike Rental
Nazaré Tour: Traditions, Legends and Big Waves

Best of Nazaré Tour

£35
per adult
Best of Nazaré Tour
Dolphins Safari

Dolphin Safari

£44
per adult
Dolphin Safari
Explore Medieval Óbidos with Local Guide

Explore Medieval Óbidos with Local Guide

£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Explore Medieval Óbidos with Local Guide
Fort of St. Michael Archangel - Nazareth

From Lisbon : Tour Óbidos & Nazaré - Medieval Villa and Giant Waves

£65
per adult
From Lisbon : Tour Óbidos & Nazaré - Medieval Villa and Giant Waves
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Cities near Alcobaça

The Leiria Castle is a castle in the city Leiria in Portugal; Shutterstock ID 479637601; Purchase Order: -

Leiria

Nazare showing a coastal town, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Nazaré

Foz do Arelho, Caldas da Rainha, Leiria, Portugal, Europe : Obidos Lagoon connected with Atlantic Ocean, golden sandy beach around lagoon and at Atlantic shore, Silver Coast

Caldas da Rainha

As Salinas Naturais de Rio Maior, também conhecidas como Salinas da Fonte da Bica, estão situadas no sopé da Serra dos Candeeiros, a três quilómetros de Rio Maior, em Portugal. São compartimentos – talhos - feitos de cimento ou de pedra, de tamanho variado e pouco fundos, para onde, por regueiras, é conduzida a água salgada que se tira de um poço. Presentemente, a água é elevada por meio de um motor e distribuída segundo um sistema conjuntamente aceite e respeitado (nem sempre) por todos os proprietários. Os esgoteiros, as eiras e as casas de madeira para armazenagem do sal, completam o conjunto do que é denominado Marinhas de Sal de Rio Maior. Uma mina de sal-gema, muito extensa e profunda, segundo os técnicos, atravessada por uma corrente subterrânea que alimenta um poço, faz com que a água dele extraída seja salgada, sete vezes mais salgada que a do mar. Da sua exposição ao sol e ao vento e consequente evaporação da água obtêm-se o sal, depositado no fundo dos talhos e que depois é colocado em montes, em forma de pirâmides, para secar até ser recolhido. O processo é rudimentar e semelhante ao usado nas salinas da beira-mar. Só há diferença no vale pitoresco que as rodeia, no poço, no estilo próprio dos marinheiros (como são conhecidos os homens que trabalham nas salinas), nas casas de madeira e no ar campestre que se respira.

Rio Maior

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