Churches & Monasteries

Monastery of Alcobaça UNESCO World Heritage

Listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, in 1989, this magnificent monastery is one of the finest and most impressive examples of Cistercian architecture in Europe. Although it was built almost 900 years ago, the monastery still preserves the set of its mediaeval buildings. The church is the largest primitive Gothic church built in Portugal in the Middle Ages.

Churches & Monasteries

Monastery of Santa Maria de Cós

The Abbey of Friar Fernando, complying with the will of D. Sancho II, has sponsored the edification of one of the most important female monasteries of the Cistercian Order, the Monastery of Santa Maria de Cós. It was founded on April 20th 1279.

Food & Drink

Sweet Alcobaça

It seems that the Cornucópias were created in 12th century.  These sweets are stuffed with soft eggs, made with yolks and sugar.

Food & Drink

The sin lives next door

The Alcobaça apple is a unique blend of nine apple varieties. It's a Protected Geographical Indication  product and a focal point for a local tourism route, with a harvest period from August to November, known for its exceptional taste and crispness due to Alcobaça's micro-climate.

Shopping

Toino Abel

In a small village near Alcobaça there is a thriving company producing fashionable baskets for the world. They can be found in shops all over the globe: Barcelona, Berlin, New Zealand or London. These must-have cane baskets are handmade in traditional looms in the most exciting colours! Toino Abel: a Portuguese brand to keep in