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Praia de Paredes da Vitória
- beach
Rua da Praia
2445, Paredes da Vitória
Located in a valley, this beach features a small stream ideal for children. It's a popular spot, especially for campers. There are a few restaurants and nice terraces here.
Estação Arqueológica de Parreitas
- heritage
Bárrio
2460, Cabeça do Louco
The station is situated in the hills of Bárrio and next to the old Pederneira Lagoon. It bears witness to human occupation spanning from the 1st to the 4th centuries, showing vestiges of tile and brick kilns. The collection from this village can be appreciated at the Bárrio Monographic Museum.
Ermida de Santa Rita / Ermida do Bom Jesus do Calvário
- heritage
Rua de Santa Rita
2460-396, Cós
A 17th-century chapel, with 17th-century architecture. Also known as the Chapel of Bom Jesus do Calvário de Cós, it has a single nave with a barrel-vaulted ceiling, a chancel, and two side floors dedicated to Saint Rita and Our Lady of Piety.
Cineteatro de Alcobaça
- leisure
Rua Afonso de Albuquerque
2460-020, Alcobaça
Conceived by entrepreneur João D’Oliva Monteiro and built by Korrodi architects, the Alcobaça Cinema-Theatre was inaugurated in 1944, and has since been a landmark not only in the cultural field but also in architecture. Currently, it has a main hall with a capacity of 315 people and an auditorium with 64 seats. It is frequently the venue for shows from different cultural areas.
Lagoa de Pataias
- beach
- country
Pataias
2445-000, Pataias
Located within the National Ecological Reserve, the Pataias Lagoon is the main wetland in the municipality, and one of the main migratory points for aquatic birds. There, it is possible to observe these species through the observatory, and also discover a variety of fish. On the shore, there is a picnic area where you can enjoy a picnic in contact with nature.
Parque Verde de Alcobaça
- country
- leisure
Alcobaça
2460-492, Alcobaça
The Alcobaça Green Park is located at the eastern entrance to the city, preserving the old waterways leading to the Alcobaça Monastery. Covering an area of over six hectares, it is a recreational space suitable for exercise, outdoor activities, and events.
Parque dos Monges
- leisure
Rua Quinta das Freiras, 10
2460-089, Alcobaça
Located in Quinta das Freiras, the Parque dos Monges (Monks' Park) comprises a range of facilities and activities designed to provide visitors with a unique experience recreating the way of life of the monks of the Cistercian Order. Covering an area of 24 hectares, it offers adventure and entertainment, as well as accommodation.
Museu do Vinho de Alcobaça
- heritage
Rua de Leiria
2460-059, Alcobaça
The former wine cellar (Adega do Olival Fechado, existing since the late 19th century), which in 1966 gave way to the museum. Here you can learn about the history of wine and appreciate the exhibition of agricultural implements, machines and objects related to winemaking. It has a collection of more than 10,000 movable pieces, of diverse typologies such as oenology, ethnology, traditional technology, industrial archaeology, graphic, plastic and decorative arts.
Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Coz
- heritage
Rua de Santa Rita
2460-396, Cós
Founded in the 13th century by the abbot of Alcobaça, the Monastery of Santa Maria de Coz was one of the most important monastic complexes in the region and the most important monastery of the female branch of the Cistercian Order. The current building, of impressive simplicity, derives from works carried out mainly in the 17th century. The sober aspect of the exterior of the building contrasts with the Baroque interior. The church, about 50 meters long, reveals the grandeur of the old monastery and has coffered wooden ceilings, 17th-18th century tiles, and gilded altarpieces.
Miradouro de São Martinho do Porto
- country
- leisure
Rua Cândido dos Reis, 32
2460-096, São Martinho do Porto
From this elevation, it is possible to see the entire bay of São Martinho do Porto, a geographical feature that, due to its perfect shell shape, is unique in the country and in Europe. It has three kilometers of sand and a 250-meter-wide inlet, between the Santana hills to the south and the Farol hill to the north.