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 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 Norpark - Nazare's Water Park and Norte Beach 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
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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
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 ...
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Vale d'Azenha Hotel and Residences
Storytellers Palace

Storytellers Palace

4 out of 5
Rua Capitão Jaime Pinto N 6 Alcobaça Alcobaça
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Parque dos Monges

Parque dos Monges

3 out of 5
Rua Quinta das Freiras n10 Chiqueda Alcobaça Leiria
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Eurosol Residence Hotel Apartamento

Eurosol Residence Hotel Apartamento

4 out of 5
Rua Comissao de Iniciativa, 13 Leiria
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Sao Martinho do Porto Beach

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

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

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

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

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
Batalha Monastery: Private Tour

Batalha Monastery: Private Tour

$52
per adult
Batalha Monastery: Private Tour
Explore Medieval Óbidos with Local Guide

Explore Medieval Óbidos with Local Guide

$35
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Explore Medieval Óbidos with Local Guide
Batalha Monastery Entrance Ticket

Batalha Monastery Entrance Ticket

$17
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Batalha Monastery Entrance Ticket
Dolphins Safari

Dolphin Safari

$58
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Dolphin Safari
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Óbidos & Nazaré Full Day Tour - From Lisbon

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Cities near Alcobaça

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Leiria

Nazare showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach

Nazaré

Foz do Arelho, Caldas da Rainha, Leiria, Portugal, Europe : Obidos Lagoon connected with Atlantic Ocean, golden sandy beach around lagoon and at Atlantic shore, Silver Coast

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