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
Água of Madeiros beach in Alcobaça, Portugal

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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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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Ferraria

Ferraria might not have many top sights, but Paredes de Vitória Beach and Vale Furado 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
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 The bungalows are very outdated and worn out.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

Land's Hause Bungalows
Parque dos Monges

Parque dos Monges

3 out of 5
Rua Quinta das Freiras n10 Chiqueda Alcobaça Leiria
$124 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$132 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
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
Vale d'Azenha Hotel and Residences

Vale d'Azenha Hotel and Residences

4 out of 5
Rua da Barrada, n.º 39 Alcobaça
$99 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
$105 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Alcobaça. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Nazaré Beach and Alcobaca Castle are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (207 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 Sep 23, 2025

Vale d'Azenha Hotel and Residences
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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
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 WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Nazaré Beach and Sao Martinho do Porto Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
All in all v.good definitely need a car for this villa, no complaints would recommend and/or use again

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Beautiful villa for 8 people with private pool close to the beach
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
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Alcobaça

4.6
Top Destination
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Had everything we needed.

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