 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Alcobaça
Alcobaça is a municipality and a city in the district of Leiria and subregion Oeste, in Portugal, formerly included in the province of Estremadura. The city grew along the valleys of the rivers Alcoa and Baça, from which it derives its name. The municipality has a total population of 55,269 inhabitants and a total area of 408.1 km². The city itself has a population of 6,232 inhabitants.
The city of Alcobaça became notable after the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, decided to build there a church to celebrate the conquest of Santarém to the Moors, in 1147. The church later evolved into the Monastery of Alcobaça, one of the most magnificent gothic monuments in the country. In the church are the tombs of King Peter I and his murdered mistress Inês de Castro. Over the centuries this monastery had an important role on Portuguese culture.
Casa de Grande - bed and breakfast in São Martinho do Porto on the Silver Coast in Portugal
Costa de Prata Estremadura between Lisbon and Porto
We offer long and short stays - holiday breaks and long weekends
 |
 |
 |
 |
index home accommodation prices and resevations things to do how to reach links sitemap