Alcobaça
In the center of the municipality, Alcobaça is located at the confluence of two rivers, Alcoa and Baca, combined into a small river named Alcobaça.
Specialties of the city
The fruit trade
Wine production
The cherry liquor "Ginja"
The sale of local faience
The fabrics "Chita de Alcobaça"
Do not miss it
The beautiful Cistercian abbey dating from the twelfth century, otherwise called Monastery of Alcobaça or Royal Abbey of Santa Maria, this masterpiece was founded by the Order of Cister. It is now listed at UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Address
Tourist Office : : Rua 16 de Outubro, 7 • 2460-017 Alcobaça
What to visit in Alcobaça ?
The Monks Park / Parque dos Monges
The Parc dos Monges is a medieval theme park located not far from Monastery.
On the program: entertainment, shows, canoeing, hiking, archery, zipline, zoo ... Ideal for a day with the family.
Accommodation and restaurant services are available on site.
Winter timetable: from 01 January to 30 June and from 11 September to 07 December | 10:00 to 18:00
Summer timetable: from 01 July to 10 September | 10.00 - 19.00
Address : Rua Quinta das Freiras, 10 – Chiqueda, 2 460-089 Alcobaça
Phone : +351 262 581 306
Wine museum / Museu do Vinho
In this museum you will go to discover the oenological heritage of the region.
In the program ancient wines, vats, presses, pearls are to discover. You will know everything about its history and its confection.
Address : N 8, 2460 Alcobaça
Phone : +351 968 497 832
Raul da Bernarda museum / Museu Raul da Bernada
Visit the oldest ceramics factory in Alcobaça. Discover Portuguese folklore with unique pieces dating back to the 20th century. A souvenir shop is available on site.
Opening hours: Open Wednesday to Friday from 10h to 13h and from 14h to 18h. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 14h to 18h.
Address : Rua Frei Fortunato Ponte D. Elias, Alcobaca 2460-261,Portugal
Phone : + 351 925 651 638
The Monographic Museum of Barrio / Museu Monografico do Barrio
This museum displays the archaeological remains found in the Roman excavations of the Villa Romana Parreitas, located in the hills of Bárrio
Opening hours: 10h00-12h30 / 14h00-16h30 (working days)
Address : Largo João Soares, Bárrio 2460-302 Bárrio
Phone : + 351 262 581 959
The monastery / Mosteiro
This building was erected under the order of the first king of Portugal, Alfonso I, following the conquest of Santarém.
To mark this historic victory, the building was dedicated to the Cistercian order. A must in the city !
Opening hours: April-September: 9h-19h
October.-March: every day except holidays from 9h-18h
(last entry 30 minutes before closing)
Address : 2460-018 Alcobaça, Portugal
Phone : +351 262 505 128
The castle / Castelo
Built on a hill about 70 meters high, the ruins of the Alcobaça Castle are part of an old medieval castle of Romanesque and Gothic style. Dominating the northwest of the village, it offers a beautiful view of the city, the monastery and the hills. It has been classified as a public interest property since September 12, 1978.
In century XIX the castle was considered without strategic or defensive function, and left abandoned. In century XX, already very degraded, it served as water cistern for the population. Then a little later, its access was improved and one of the main walls was rebuilt.
Address : Rua do Castelo, Alcobaça 2460-036, Portugal
The House Museum Vieira Natividade / Casa-Museu Vieira Natividade
Discover archeological, art, photography, textiles and pottery collections donated by the Vieira Natividade family to the Portuguese state.
Gardens / Jardim
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Jardim do Palácio da Justiça | Rua Judite Neves Vasco 2460, Alcobaça
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Jardim do Paços do Concelho | Rua Doutor Eduino Borges Garcia 2460, Alcobaça
Vineyard Quinta dos Capuchos
The vineyard contains authentic wines produced between the tradition of manual harvesting and new technology. The grapes are harvested by hand, transported in small containers and then brought to the cellars.
12 hectares of Touriga Nacional red grape varieties, Castelao, Syrah, Tinta Roriz and Cabernet Sauvignon and Arinto, Verdelho, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay white varieties representing 6 hectares.
You will find Quinta dos Capuchos wines, limited editions and new wines. As well as regional products such as: Alcobaça liqueurs, jams, cheeses, olive oil, salt, champagne, sparkling wine, canned fish etc.
Address : Capuchos, EN 8-6 2460-479 Alcobaça
Phone : + 351 262 148 444
