How to get to Monastery of Tibaes from Braga center?

Take bus line 60 from Braga bus station (about 15 minutes). By car, its 6 km northwest of Braga center. Free parking available.

Can you visit the monastery forest?

Yes, the Cerca (monastic forest) is open to visitors with hiking trails through chestnut and oak woods. Access included in entry ticket.

Monastery of Tibaes - Travel Guide

The Monastery of Tibaes is the largest Benedictine monastery in Portugal, founded in the 6th century and reaching its peak grandeur in the 17th-18th centuries as the motherhouse of the Benedictine Congregation. The church features an impressive Baroque organ and gilded woodwork. The complex includes a museum with sacred art and archaeological findings, historic gardens with over 50 plant species, and the Cerca monastic forest. Guided tours available. Entry: Adults 5 EUR, Reduced 2.50 EUR. Free on first Sunday of month.