Gastronomy

Alcobaça is located in an area of fertile land and is one of the most importante fruit orchards regions in the country, is therefore required to taste the delicious fruits grown here, apples, pears, peaches and apricots. We also emphasize the delicious candys from this region as Frei João’s delight, the custard of Monastery’s Friars, the scones of alcobaça, queijadas do Bárrio, pies, cheesecakes and pastries from Aljubarrota and the Pão-de-Ló of Alfeizerão. The best known specialty is Frango na Púcara. Finally we invite you to taste the fantastic wines produced in the region as well as the famous Ginja Alcobaça.