There is very little in Batalha except lots of souvenir shops and a very big ex-monastery – which is very impressive.  Our hotel was right next to it – which made up a bit for the slightly eccentic cuisine!

The monastery isn’t a pilgrimage site but was founded to mark success in a battle against Spain.  The stained glass was lovely and in the late afternoon sun was casting  colourful reflections on the stone inside the church.  The French pillaged the place in Napoleon’s time so the inside is very plain.