Before you go

Your trip to Batalha.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Batalha – Leiria Destination Óbidos, Nazaré and Alcobaça

How to get there

Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (LIS) Lisboa · 125 km
Terminal Rodoviário da Batalha 1 km

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

From Lisbon it's about 125 km via the A8 and A1, or there are direct buses. Leiria is 11 km away and Fátima about 20 km. Confirm before purchasing.

How many days

Half a day for the monastery. Combine with Alcobaça or with Fátima on the same day.

When to go

All year round; the monastery 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, no: it's in the village centre. To combine visits to Alcobaça and Fátima, a car is helpful.

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 Batalha

Morning
Mosteiro da Batalha
Visit the church, the Founder’s Chapel, the Royal Cloister and the Chapter House.
Afternoon
Capelas Imperfeitas
Finish at the Capelas Imperfeitas, with the sky open above the portals.
Late afternoon
Fátima or Alcobaça
Head to Fátima, 20 km away, or to Alcobaça, 20 km away.
Evening
Dinner
Dine in Fátima, Alcobaça or Nazaré.

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

Why is the monastery called Batalha?

Because it was built to celebrate the victory at the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385.

What are the Capelas Imperfeitas?

An octagonal pantheon that was never completed and was left without a roof.

Is Batalha close to Fátima?

Yes, about 20 km away.

Does the monastery's church charge admission?

The church is free to enter; the cloister, the Chapter House and the Capelas Imperfeitas require a ticket.

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