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

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

Land's Hause Bungalows
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 RM399 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
RM399
RM423 total
24 Mar - 25 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! (211 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
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
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 Wi-Fi, 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 2 Nov 2025

Parque dos Monges
Eurosol Residence Hotel Apartamento

Eurosol Residence Hotel Apartamento

4 out of 5
Rua Comissao de Iniciativa, 13 Leiria
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Leiria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Carlos Joalheiro Lda and Luís de ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (305 reviews)
Modern and clean hotel. The room was very comfortable. We were three plus our little dog. The breakfast was very good. Parking is available. The location is also very good close to the city center and the castle.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Eurosol Residence Hotel Apartamento
Apartamentos Turísticos da Nazaré

Apartamentos Turísticos da Nazaré

3 out of 5
Avenida Vieira Guimarães n33 CC Nazaré Leiria
Stay at this apartment in Nazaré. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Nazaré Beach and Promontório do Sítio are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Great location, supermarket next door and one minute to the beach. We stayed in 3B and had a view of the surf over the rooftops. Apartment was very modern and clean. Will stay again.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Apartamentos Turísticos da 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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