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Batalha Monastery – Capela do Fundador, Mosteiro da Batalha, Batalha, Portugal julesvernex2-2📷 Jules Verne Times Two, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Batalha Monastery

Batalha, Portugal

History

A flamboyant Gothic monastery built to celebrate the victory of Aljubarrota in 1385, with the roofless Unfinished Chapels. The church is free; tickets cover the cloisters and chapels.

Nearest town
Batalha, Portugal
Category
History & culture
GPS
39.6591, -8.8255
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, July–August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Portugal: Electronic tolls by number plate. Some motorways only have electronic tolls; register your plate or rent a transponder. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Stellplatz São MamedeMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Batalha Monastery
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • LandshauseMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Batalha Monastery
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • ASA de PataiasMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Batalha Monastery
    MotorhomesWaste disposalFree
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  • Litoral outdoorMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Batalha Monastery
    MotorhomesWaste disposalFree
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  • Área de Serviço com Zona de Pernoita para Caravanas e Autocaravanas AlcobaçaMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Batalha Monastery · 24 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposalWi-FiFree
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  • Camping Orbitur ValadoCampsite
    21 km from Batalha Monastery
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All campsites in Portugal · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Batalha Monastery?

Batalha Monastery is in Batalha, Portugal, at GPS 39.6591, -8.8255. It is about 22 km from Nazaré.

Can you camp near Batalha Monastery?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parque Campismo das Pedreiras, about 10 km away; within 25 km there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Batalha Monastery?

Batalha Monastery is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Portugal’s Silver Coast: Mafra to the great monasteries.

What is there to see near Batalha Monastery?

Places worth a stop nearby: Alcobaça Monastery (18 km), Farol da Nazaré (23 km), Convent of Christ (35 km) and Óbidos (44 km).

When is the best time to visit Batalha Monastery?

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, July–August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)