Less than an hour away from Lisbon, Óbidos is an enchanting medieval small town in Portugal. Come and discover the narrow streets, the whitewashed houses with balconies full with flowers, the walls, the castle and the delicious ‘ginjinha’!
Óbidos is an incredibly romantic place that perfectly combines the beauty of its streets, houses and churches, the magic from its medieval past and a modern and current energy.
If Óbidos is already on your list of amazing places to visit, it will certainly be a wonderful experience! You will love to stroll on ‘Rua Direita’, the village main street where you’ll find small shops, restaurants and bars with an incredibly atmosphere. You must try the wonderfully sweet local drink– the ‘ginjinha’, a delicious sour cherry liqueur, served in glass or chocolate glasses so you can taste this great flavor combination! These bars with a great ambience are especially inviting during the winter with the fire and the candles burning, the snacks and heartening drinks.
Set out to discover the walls, from here you can admire the vast green scenery that surrounds the castle. Visit the Santa Maria Church right on the center of the village or the more isolated Senhor da Pedra Sanctuary, known for its mysticism.
Óbidos is the location for several events that will provide unforgettable memories to its visitors. The ‘Vila Natal’ in December, is a great way to celebrate Christmas with the little ones, Chocolate Festival in April/May, is the ideal one for those with a sweet tooth and Medieval Fair in July is an all-round fun activity for all! All this besides several other cultural events like Opera Festival and others.
Take a break to savor a ‘Caldeirada à Lagoa’, made with fish for the local lagoon or maybe an ‘Ensopado de Enguias’, a dish made of freshwater eels from the lagoon. Taste the juicy Rocha Pear and don’t leave without taking some ‘Cavacas’, a traditional pastry from the neighboring city of Caldas da Rainha.
Join us and take advantage of a private, exclusive and tailor made tour that will allow you to explore Óbidos with all comfort.
