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 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)
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 The bungalows are very outdated and worn out.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 2024/2/7

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 NT$3,323 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
NT$3,323
NT$3,523 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 2025/7/20

Real Abadia Congress & SPA Hotel
Hotel Santa Maria

Hotel Santa Maria

3 out of 5
Rua Dr. Francisco Zagalo 20 Alcobaça
The price is NT$2,434 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
NT$2,434
NT$2,580 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
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 2025/12/31

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.
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 2025/11/2

Parque dos Monges
The Village Praia d'El Rey Golf & Beach Resort

The Village Praia d'El Rey Golf & Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Avenida D. Pedro I, no. 30 Obidos
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Obidos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Praia D'El Rey Golf Course and Bom Sucesso ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (100 reviews)
Fantastic facilities - ideal for our needs.

Reviewed on 2025/11/25

The Village Praia d'El Rey Golf & Beach Resort
Eurosol Residence Hotel Apartamento

Eurosol Residence Hotel Apartamento

4 out of 5
Rua Comissao de Iniciativa, 13 Leiria
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Leiria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Carlos Joalheiro Lda and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (304 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 2026/1/6

Eurosol Residence Hotel Apartamento
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

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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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