Cidade Turismo
Portugal

Before you go

Your trip to Alcobaça.

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Alcobaça – Leiria Destination Óbidos, Nazaré and Alcobaça

How to get there

  • Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (LIS) Lisboa · 120 km
  • Terminal Rodoviário de Alcobaça 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Lisbon it's about 120 km via the A8, or direct buses. Nazaré is about 13 km away and Batalha about 20 km. Confirm before booking.

How many days

Half a day is enough for the monastery and the town center. Combine it with Nazaré or Batalha on the same day.

When to go

Year-round. The monastery is covered and can be visited in any season.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

For the monastery itself, no (you don't need a car): it's in town. To combine visits to Nazaré and Batalha, a car helps; there are also buses.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Alcobaça
  1. Morning
    Mosteiro de Alcobaça

    Visit the church, the tombs of Pedro and Inês, the cloister, the chapter house and the kitchen.

  2. Afternoon
    Convent sweets

    Try the convent sweets of Alcobaça at a pastry shop on the square.

  3. Late afternoon
    Batalha or Nazaré

    Head to Batalha, 20 km away, or to Nazaré, 13 km away.

  4. Evening
    Dinner

    Have dinner in Nazaré or return to Lisbon.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

What to see in Alcobaça?

The Mosteiro de Alcobaça, with the church, the tombs of D. Pedro I and Inês de Castro, the cloister and the monumental kitchen.

What is the distance between Alcobaça and Nazaré?

About 13 km by car or bus.

What is conventual pastry?

Sweets made from eggs and sugar developed in Portuguese convents, like those from Alcobaça.

Can you visit Alcobaça and Batalha on the same day?

Yes, the two monasteries are about 20 km apart, by car or bus.

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