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
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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

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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 (85 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

Land's Hause Bungalows
Real Abadia Congress & SPA Hotel

Real Abadia Congress & SPA Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua da Escola, Capuchos Alcobaça
The price is CA $129 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
CA $129
CA $137 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Alcobaça. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Parque Dos Monges and Alcobaça Monastery ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (102 reviews)
We Absolutely loved our stay here! Everything at the hotel was amazing. Very clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We felt welcomed and only wish we had more time to stay for a longer time. We had a villa which was incredibly lovely. Breakfast was absolutely delicious. Location was in a quiet ...

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Real Abadia Congress & SPA Hotel
Hotel Santa Maria

Hotel Santa Maria

3 out of 5
Rua Dr. Francisco Zagalo 20 Alcobaça
The price is CA $103 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
CA $103
CA $110 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (336 reviews)
Great location, easy check-in, room with gorgeous view of the monastery.

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

Hotel Santa Maria
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.
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 garden. Popular attractions Nazaré Beach and Sao Martinho do Porto ...
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 Sep 2, 2025

Pineview Villa - a detached villa sleeping 8+
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 ...
10/10 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 ''
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 ...
9.4/10 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 Sep 29, 2025

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