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Edition 18
28.06.2021 • 04.07.2021
Cistermúsica - 29th Alcobaça Music Festival
Cistermúsica - Alcobaça Music Festival is a true reference in the classical music panorama in Portugal. Driven by the motto "A classic for all", this prestigious music festival presents renowned classical music artists and ensembles who perform in the most outstanding spots of the historical heritage of Alcobaça. The epicentre of Cistermúsica - Alcobaça Music Festival is the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Monastery of Alcobaça.
Churches & Monasteries
Monastery of Alcobaça UNESCO World Heritage
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. The church is the largest primitive Gothic church built in Portugal in the Middle Ages.
Churches & Monasteries
Monastery of Santa Maria de Cós
The Abbey of Friar Fernando, complying with the will of D. Sancho II, has sponsored the edification of one of the most important female monasteries of the Cistercian Order, the Monastery of Santa Maria de Cós. It was founded on April 20th 1279.
Food & Drink
Sweet Alcobaça
It seems that the Cornucópias were created in 12th century. These sweets are stuffed with soft eggs, made with yolks and sugar.
Food & Drink
Alcobaça apple
The Alcobaça apple is a unique blend of nine apple varieties. It's a Protected Geographical Indication product and a focal point for a local tourism route, with a harvest period from August to November, known for its exceptional taste and crispness due to Alcobaça's micro-climate.
Shopping
Toino Abel
In a small village near Alcobaça there is a thriving company producing fashionable baskets for the world. They can be found in shops all over the globe: Barcelona, Berlin, New Zealand or London. These must-have cane baskets are handmade in traditional looms in the most exciting colours! Toino Abel: a Portuguese brand to keep in
Vale d’Azenha Hotel Rural & Residences
Located right in the centre of Portugal, midway between Alcobaça and Nazaré, the unique atmosphere of Vale d’Azenha Hotel & Residences allows you to enjoy a countryside stage with a scenario of sea, in an area of green slopes which extends to the sea.