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.

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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 Mina Beach and Paredes de Vitória 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)
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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 The bungalows are very outdated and worn out.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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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 CA $126 per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
CA $126
CA $134 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
includes taxes & 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
Montebelo Mosteiro de Alcobaça Historic Hotel

Montebelo Mosteiro de Alcobaça Historic Hotel

5 out of 5
R. Silvério Raposo 10 Alcobaça Leiria
The price is CA $185 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
CA $185
CA $197 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Alcobaça. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Nazaré Beach and Alcobaça Monastery are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
It was a travel in time kind of experience, you can feel the serenity and walking through the wide hallways and getting into the room was like getting inside a real monastery room. The ambiance was minimalist and peaceful.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

Montebelo Mosteiro de Alcobaça Historic Hotel
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Pineview Villa - a detached villa sleeping 8+

Pineview Villa - a detached villa sleeping 8+

Sao Martinho do Porto
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Alcobaça. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Nazaré Beach and Sao Martinho do ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Perfect, great location, easy walk into town, kids loved the pool, everything needed for a comfortable stay was available.

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025

Pineview Villa - a detached villa sleeping 8+
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
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
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Popular places to visit

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Sao Martinho do Porto Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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

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

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

Things to do

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

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Lagos: Old Town, New Town, and Beaches Tuk Tuk Tour
Explore Medieval Óbidos with Local Guide

Explore Medieval Óbidos with Local Guide

CA $48
per adult
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Explore Medieval Óbidos with Local Guide
From Nazaré: Self-Guided Half-Day or Full-Day E-bike Rental

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

CA $48
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

CA $64
per adult
Best of Nazaré Tour
Dolphins Safari

Dolphin Safari

CA $81
per adult
Dolphin Safari
Nazaré: Jet Ski Rental

Nazaré: Jet Ski Rental

CA $226
per traveller
Nazaré: Jet Ski Rental
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Reviews of Alcobaça

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Nazare which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Nazaré

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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