Alcobaça

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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
"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.

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
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Água de Madeiros

Though Água de Madeiros might 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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Ferraria

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

Ferraria
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Falca

Falca might not have many top sights, but Norte Beach and Nazaré Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Falca
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Land's Hause Bungalows

Land's Hause Bungalows

2 out of 5
Rua Jose Maria Custodio, Burinhosa Alcobaça Leiria
Book a 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 (84 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 The bungalows are very outdated and worn out.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 Feb 7, 2024

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Parque dos Monges

Parque dos Monges

3 out of 5
Rua Quinta das Freiras n10 Chiqueda Alcobaça Leiria
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$112 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
$119 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this cottage in Alcobaça. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Parque Dos Monges and Museu das Máquinas Falantes are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
É uma experiência única. A jangada para a ilha é um toque fenomenal, algo que acho que toda a gente devia experimentar. Os animais espalhados pelo parque é ótimo para crianças e amantes de animais. Tem imensas atividades, ótimo para famílias e afins. Sem dúvida que voltaremos.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Parque dos Monges
Hotel Santa Maria

Hotel Santa Maria

3 out of 5
Rua Dr. Francisco Zagalo 20 Alcobaça
$77 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$82 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alcobaça. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Nazaré Beach and Alcobaça Monastery ...
8/10 Very Good! (328 reviews)
Great location, easy check-in, room with gorgeous view of the monastery.

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

Hotel Santa Maria
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Parque dos Monges

Parque dos Monges

3 out of 5
Rua Quinta das Freiras n10 Chiqueda Alcobaça Leiria
Stay at this cottage in Alcobaça. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Parque Dos Monges and Museu das Máquinas Falantes are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
É uma experiência única. A jangada para a ilha é um toque fenomenal, algo que acho que toda a gente devia experimentar. Os animais espalhados pelo parque é ótimo para crianças e amantes de animais. Tem imensas atividades, ótimo para famílias e afins. Sem dúvida que voltaremos.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Parque dos Monges
Luxury villa on the coast with private pool, terrace, sea view. Near Nazaré

Luxury villa on the coast with private pool, terrace, sea view. Near Nazaré

Falca
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Alcobaça. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Nazaré Beach and Norpark - ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
We had a fabulous 10 day vacation exploring many wonderful towns and cities. Each day we were able to come back to the wonderful home and enjoy a swim, beautiful ocean views and fabulous sunsets. The house was clean, roomy and had all the amenities we needed!We highly recommend this villa and hope ...

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Luxury villa on the coast with private pool, terrace, sea view. Near Nazaré
Family Home '' House Stone Hall ''

Family Home '' House Stone Hall ''

Pataias Leiria
Stay at this vacation home in Alcobaça. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Vale Furado Beach and Mina Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Jude A., UK
Perfect holiday in a beautiful part of Portugal. Clara is an excellent, friendly and thoughtful host and responded quickly to all our questions. The house is beautiful and very well equipped. Clara and her husband are very kind and helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. We are very grateful ...

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024

Family Home '' House Stone Hall ''
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Popular places to visit

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Sao Martinho do Porto Beach

Why not spend a carefree 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

You can learn about the history of Alcobaça e Vestiaria with a trip to 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

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

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

Things to do

Obidos and Nazaré tour from Lisbon

From Lisbon : Óbidos & Nazaré Giant Waves, Ginja & Small Group

$120
per adult
From Lisbon : Óbidos & Nazaré Giant Waves, Ginja & Small Group
Nazaré: Jet Ski Rental

Nazaré: Jet Ski Rental

$140
per traveler
Nazaré: Jet Ski Rental
Batalha Monastery: Private Tour

Batalha Monastery: Private Tour

$52
per adult
Batalha Monastery: Private Tour
Nazare

Tour from Lisbon: Obidos, Nazaré and Fátima Small Group

$70
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tour from Lisbon: Obidos, Nazaré and Fátima Small Group
Nazaré Tour: Traditions, Legends and Big Waves

Best of Nazaré Tour

$47
per adult
Best of Nazaré Tour
Explore Medieval Óbidos with Local Guide

Explore Medieval Óbidos with Local Guide

$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Explore Medieval Óbidos with Local Guide
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Reviews of Alcobaça

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Nice church and walking area but many houses are deserted...

5/5 - Excellent

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Had everything we needed.

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Leiria

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Ruínas da Capela de Sant'Ana.

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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