GoAlcobaça
Experience Alcobaça like a local
Guided tours of the Monastery and the region, team experiences, convent sweets and everything you need to get to know the town.
Welcome
to Alcobaça
Built around Portugal’s largest Cistercian monastery, Alcobaça brings together World Heritage, the love story of King Pedro and Inês, convent sweets and a municipality that stretches from the hills to the beaches of São Martinho do Porto. Don’t wait — Alcobaça is a place to enjoy slowly.
Explore by theme
Everything you need to plan your visit to Alcobaça — or to welcome guests from out of town.
Everything that happens in Alcobaça all year round
From Carnival to the Cistermúsica festival and the city’s festivities, the events that shape Alcobaça’s calendar, month by month.
Guided Tours in Alcobaça
The Monastery, Batalha, Tomar, Fátima and the West with certified local guides.
Team Building in Alcobaça
Activities for teams: escape rooms, cooking, wine, ceramics and more.
What to see and do in Alcobaça
Monuments, museums, mansions and nature in the town and around it.
Must See in Alcobaça
From the Monastery to the romantic mansions, these guides help you choose what to see first, whether you have a day or a weekend.
Alcobaça Religious Heritage
The Monastery, churches and chapels that tell the story of the region’s faith.
Guided Tours in Alcobaça and the West
Living Alcobaça
Three good reasons to come back: discover the Monastery with the people who live there, take the team out of the office and discover the bay of São Martinho do Porto.
Alcobaça Monastery: private tour
The cloister, the monumental kitchen and the tombs of King Pedro and Inês, told by a local guide.
Murder Mystery Dinner: a crime to solve as a team
One of the team building activities companies ask for most.
São Martinho do Porto, the shell-shaped bay
The calmest beach in the West is in the municipality of Alcobaça, ideal for families.
Experiences in Alcobaça
From ceramics to the nature of Óbidos Lagoon: ideas for experiencing Alcobaça and the region beyond the Monastery.
Events and Culture
Spotlight on the West
Alcobaça is a great base for exploring Portugal’s West region. These are the neighbouring towns worth the trip.
Óbidos
Portugal’s most iconic walled medieval town, half an hour from Alcobaça. Discover it all at goobidos.com.
Nazaré
The giant waves of Praia do Norte and fishing traditions, 15 minutes away. Discover it all at gonazare.com.
Caldas da Rainha
A spa town of ceramics and the daily market in Praça da Fruta. Discover it all at gocaldas.com.
Peniche
Portugal’s surf capital, with cliffs, islands and fishing traditions. Discover it all at gopeniche.com.