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Monument
Castelo de Alcobaça
Hilltop ruins of a medieval castle of Moorish origin, reconquered in 1148 by D. Afonso Henriques and watching over the town and monastery of Alcobaça with sweeping views across the valley.
3 routes
4 guided tours
Routes passing Castelo de Alcobaça
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Starts in Nazaré
Nazaré to Alcobaça Monastery by e-bike (35 km)
Inland through Famalicão and the apple orchards to the Cistercian monastery, up to the castle ruins for the view, and back to the coast with the wind behind you.
35 km
300 m
5 h
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Paved / Gravel
Starts in Nazaré
Alcobaça hills and Vale Vazão MTB singletrack loop (56 km)
52 km off tarmac: pine and eucalyptus singletrack above Alcobaça, the Chiqueda descent, seven flat kilometres on the old estuary floor and a cobbled climb into Pederneira. Experienced riders only.
56 km
1000 m
5 h
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Trail
Starts in Nazaré
Nazaré to Fátima gravel loop via Batalha (90 km)
Alcobaça, Batalha, Porto de Mós and Fátima in one loop. About 80% tarmac, 20% white farm track. The climb to the Fátima plateau is the only hard part.
90 km
1000 m
6.5 h
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Paved / Gravel
Guided tours through Castelo de Alcobaça
Rather ride with a guide? These tours pass here.
