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Around Leiria

Where to stay near Batalha Monastery

Batalha Monastery is one of the masterpieces of Portuguese Gothic and is about 15 minutes by car from Castle Studios. With Leiria as your base, you can visit it calmly in the morning and add Fátima, Alcobaça or Porto de Mós on the same day.

Batalha Monastery
Photo: Waugsberg · CC BY-SA 3.0

Getting there

14 km · ~15 min by car from Castle Studios

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What to see

  • •The Monastery of Saint Mary of the Victory, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • •The Unfinished Chapels, left open to the sky
  • •The Founder's Chapel, with the tomb of King João I and Philippa of Lancaster
  • •The Aljubarrota Battle interpretation centre nearby

Tip: Arrive early: in the morning light the façade and royal cloister look their best, and there are fewer groups.

Why stay in Leiria

Castle Studios is in Leiria's old town, a few minutes' walk from the Castle. From here you quickly reach Fátima, Batalha, Alcobaça, Nazaré, Óbidos and the Serra de Aire — and come back in the evening for dinner in town. Equipped studios, self check-in and 10% off when you book directly on our website.

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