In the vicinity of Nazare
Sightseeing
These stunning grottoes are the biggest in Portugal, with 11.500 metres, of which 600 are able to be visited. Bring a light jacket and walking shoes!
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Grutas de Mira de Aire
These stunning grottoes are the biggest in Portugal, with 11.500 metres, of which 600 are able to be visited. Bring a light jacket and walking shoes!
With more than 50,000 years, the Alvados Caves stand out for their continuous corridors that open unexpectedly into small uneven rooms and several natural lakes, in addition to their numerous tunnels interrupted by deep algars characteristic of the region.
These caves are very close to the Santo Antonio Grottoes
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Alvados ola
Rua das GrutasWith more than 50,000 years, the Alvados Caves stand out for their continuous corridors that open unexpectedly into small uneven rooms and several natural lakes, in addition to their numerous tunnels interrupted by deep algars characteristic of the region.
These caves are very close to the Santo Antonio Grottoes
Parque dos Monges is a must for a well spent day as a family, from an array of outdoor sporting activities, to a medieval village that recreates the way monks lived in the past, to an education farm, and an extensive park rich in fauna and flora, there will be something for everyone in the family. Glamping is also available!
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Parque Dos Monges - Alcobaca
N.º 10 R. Q.ta das FreirasParque dos Monges is a must for a well spent day as a family, from an array of outdoor sporting activities, to a medieval village that recreates the way monks lived in the past, to an education farm, and an extensive park rich in fauna and flora, there will be something for everyone in the family. Glamping is also available!
Óbidos lagoon is the most extensive lagoon system in the coast of Portugal. This tidal saltwater lagoon has an approximate area of 6.9 square kilometres. At the mouth of the lagoon is an undiscovered gem - Foz do Arelho, a delightful seaside village, overlooking its magnificent beach of Foz do Arelho that on one side has the Atlantic Ocean, on the other the Obidos Lagoon!
On the cliff behind Foz do Arelho there is a wooden walkway making a connection between viewpoints, in a section of the coast which consists of cliffs and dune systems of high ecological sensitivity, allowing people to stroll through these spaces without destroying them.
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Lagoa de Obidos
Óbidos lagoon is the most extensive lagoon system in the coast of Portugal. This tidal saltwater lagoon has an approximate area of 6.9 square kilometres. At the mouth of the lagoon is an undiscovered gem - Foz do Arelho, a delightful seaside village, overlooking its magnificent beach of Foz do Arelho that on one side has the Atlantic Ocean, on the other the Obidos Lagoon!
On the cliff behind Foz do Arelho there is a wooden walkway making a connection between viewpoints, in a section of the coast which consists of cliffs and dune systems of high ecological sensitivity, allowing people to stroll through these spaces without destroying them.
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.
It was finished in 1178, but monks didn’t move in until 1223, when the monastery had become one of the richest and most powerful abbeys in Portugal. It is widely believed that 999 monks lived in the monastery in that time and that masses were constantly celebrated without a break.
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Alcobaça
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.
It was finished in 1178, but monks didn’t move in until 1223, when the monastery had become one of the richest and most powerful abbeys in Portugal. It is widely believed that 999 monks lived in the monastery in that time and that masses were constantly celebrated without a break.
The town of Batalha grew alongside the Mosteiro da Batalha, one of the absolute masterpieces of Gothic art, and one of the most impressive monuments in Portugal.
This Monastery is UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, and proof of the devotion and gratitude of D. João I for the victory in the Battle of Aljubarrota, which assured him the throne and guaranteed independence for Portugal, in 1385.
From the several monastic dependencies, the Unfinished Chapels, the Royal Cloister and the Chapter’s House are a must-see, but the magnificent Church and the Founder’s Chapel are most definitely a highlight of the visit, proving the exceptional value of this iconic monument of outstanding beauty.
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Batalios vienuolynas
Largo Infante Dom HenriqueThe town of Batalha grew alongside the Mosteiro da Batalha, one of the absolute masterpieces of Gothic art, and one of the most impressive monuments in Portugal.
This Monastery is UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, and proof of the devotion and gratitude of D. João I for the victory in the Battle of Aljubarrota, which assured him the throne and guaranteed independence for Portugal, in 1385.
From the several monastic dependencies, the Unfinished Chapels, the Royal Cloister and the Chapter’s House are a must-see, but the magnificent Church and the Founder’s Chapel are most definitely a highlight of the visit, proving the exceptional value of this iconic monument of outstanding beauty.
The Shrine at Fátima is one of the most important landmarks in the Marian worship, drawing pilgrims from all over the world. Not even unbelievers can remain indifferent when confronted by the Shrine’s grandiosity, spirituality and symbolism.
The location of the Shrine of Fátima, at Cova da Iria, had until 1917 been an unknown place in the municipality of Ourém, in the parish of Fátima. That year, a religious event changed its history and importance forever, when three little shepherds, witnessed successive apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary, the development of the village boomed from then on.
Every month, especially on the 12th and 13th, thousands of pilgrims come to Fátima guided by their faith. They set out from different parts of the country, many of them making the journey on foot, following rural lanes and tracks. In order to facilitate this movement, a set of four Fátima Ways – the Tagus Way, the Northern Way, the Nazaré Way and the Coastal Way - have been signposted and can easily be followed using the markers on the ground, even by those with little knowledge of the region.
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Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima
The Shrine at Fátima is one of the most important landmarks in the Marian worship, drawing pilgrims from all over the world. Not even unbelievers can remain indifferent when confronted by the Shrine’s grandiosity, spirituality and symbolism.
The location of the Shrine of Fátima, at Cova da Iria, had until 1917 been an unknown place in the municipality of Ourém, in the parish of Fátima. That year, a religious event changed its history and importance forever, when three little shepherds, witnessed successive apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary, the development of the village boomed from then on.
Every month, especially on the 12th and 13th, thousands of pilgrims come to Fátima guided by their faith. They set out from different parts of the country, many of them making the journey on foot, following rural lanes and tracks. In order to facilitate this movement, a set of four Fátima Ways – the Tagus Way, the Northern Way, the Nazaré Way and the Coastal Way - have been signposted and can easily be followed using the markers on the ground, even by those with little knowledge of the region.
The beauty of the caves is ensured by the diversity of clay and calcite materials. The names of the rooms suggest the images that each one evokes to the visitor: "Nativity Scene", "Shepherd", "Waterfall", "Virgin", "Red Dome", "Maritime", "Imperfect Chapel", "Bride's Cake", "Red Vault" and "Fountain of Tears". The cave's area open for visit has a length of 350 meters, reaching a depth of 45 meters.
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Moedos urvai
Rua das Grutas da MoedaThe beauty of the caves is ensured by the diversity of clay and calcite materials. The names of the rooms suggest the images that each one evokes to the visitor: "Nativity Scene", "Shepherd", "Waterfall", "Virgin", "Red Dome", "Maritime", "Imperfect Chapel", "Bride's Cake", "Red Vault" and "Fountain of Tears". The cave's area open for visit has a length of 350 meters, reaching a depth of 45 meters.
Neighborhoods
São Martinho do Porto is a friendly village overlooking a famous shell shaped bay with a very narrow entrance from the sea. Because of this, the water in the bay is very calm, which makes it ideal for a day at the beach with young children.
It is also very nice to walk along the bay. Starting at the port you can walk either on the street or on the beach, then from restaurant O Farol there is a boardwalk that takes you through the biggest dunes in Portugal (almost 50 meter high) across the river into Salir do Porto, where you can then hike along the coast
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Sao Martinho do Porto station
São Martinho do Porto is a friendly village overlooking a famous shell shaped bay with a very narrow entrance from the sea. Because of this, the water in the bay is very calm, which makes it ideal for a day at the beach with young children.
It is also very nice to walk along the bay. Starting at the port you can walk either on the street or on the beach, then from restaurant O Farol there is a boardwalk that takes you through the biggest dunes in Portugal (almost 50 meter high) across the river into Salir do Porto, where you can then hike along the coast
Óbidos is a beautiful walled medieval village dominated by the castle… It is a great option for a day trip!
Founded in 1195, it is one of the best preserved medieval villages, and one of Portugal's precious jewels. The interior of the wall is full of whitewashed houses in white, blue, and yellow, decorated with colorful flowers.
At the top of the small and charming historic town, the imposing Óbidos Castle (14th century) dominates the landscape. Churches, restaurants, handicraft shops and other shops are scattered along the narrow streets of the walled village
Right outside the village there is also the imposing 16th century Óbidos Aqueduct, with an extension of 3km.
Óbidos
Óbidos is a beautiful walled medieval village dominated by the castle… It is a great option for a day trip!
Founded in 1195, it is one of the best preserved medieval villages, and one of Portugal's precious jewels. The interior of the wall is full of whitewashed houses in white, blue, and yellow, decorated with colorful flowers.
At the top of the small and charming historic town, the imposing Óbidos Castle (14th century) dominates the landscape. Churches, restaurants, handicraft shops and other shops are scattered along the narrow streets of the walled village
Right outside the village there is also the imposing 16th century Óbidos Aqueduct, with an extension of 3km.