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

Your Travel Guide to Alcobaça, Portugal, and the Monastery

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 …