Alcobaca, Portugal

We spent the afternoon in the town of Alcobaca. The city grew along the valleys of the rivers Alcoa and Baça, from which it derives its name.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The city of Alcobaça became notable after the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, decided to build a church to commemorate the Conquest of Santarém from the Moors in 1147. The church later evolved into the Monastery of Alcobaça, one of the most magnificent Gothic monuments in the country.  

The inside of the church was quite simple.

 

We arrived at Fiqueid da Foz and checked into hotel. My room has a balcony which looks over the harbor.