Baroque and Gothic facade of Alcobaça Monastery, Portugal, with twin bell towers, rose window and stone statues flanking the entrance

Alcobaça, Portugal: A complete Monastery & Town Guide

Nestled in the valleys of the rivers Alcoa and Baça, the city of Alcobaça is a quiet treasure in central Portugal, about 100 kilometers north of Lisbon. It’s best known for the magnificent Monastery of Alcobaça, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but this medieval town has much more to offer than its famous landmark. Between its wine …