With a monastery that is one of the 7 wonders of Portugal, Alcobaça is land of fruit, pastries and much more.
Home to one of the largest agricultural schools in Europe in the Middle Ages, it became a region producing excellent fruit that it proudly displays today.
Also worthy of mention are the confectionery, ceramics and crystal productions, with the famous cheetah, which is no longer produced, being celebrated.
Highlights in Alcobaça:
The monastery is a must, nearby Cós is a good complement and the various beaches have São Martinho do Porto as their highlight.
Driving around Alcobaça
Driving around Alcobaça Going North Driving around Alcobaça - Leiria Leave Alcobaça towards Leiria, and, after 7 kms, stop a ... Read More
The Monastery of Alcobaça
The Monastery of Alcobaça Being in Alcobaça you must see the imposing monastery, a world masterpiece of the early Gothic ... Read More
The beaches of Alcobaça
The beaches of Alcobaça Though not being a beach destination Alcobaça has a reasonable line of coast, with wild and ... Read More
Sleeping in Alcobaça
Sleeping in Alcobaça Santa Maria hotel - Right by the Monastery Though not being the best hotel in Alcobaça (Challet ... Read More
Eating in Alcobaça
Eating in Alcobaça O Celeiro dos Frades Local food Eating in Alcobaça - Celeiro In my first visit to ... Read More
Visiting Alcobaça
Visiting Alcobaça Visiting Alcobaça Alcobaça is a beautiful small town in the center of Portugal, well located to quick access ... Read More
Alcobaça info
Alcobaça info Tombs of Pedro and Inês Alcobaça info - tombs No, I'm not telling the story again. Only a ... Read More
