Description Óbidos

The medieval village of Óbidos is one of the most picturesque and best preserved in Portugal.

Within walls, we find a well-kept castle and a maze of streets and white houses that enchant those who stroll there. Among Manueline porches, flowered windows and small squares, there are several reasons to visit, good examples of the religious and civil architecture of the golden times of the village.

The Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria, the Igreja da Misericórdia, the Igreja de São Pedro, the Pelourinho and, outside the walls, the Aqueduct and the round-plan Aqueduct of the Lord Jesus da Pedra, are some of the monuments that justify an attentive visit. . As well as the Municipal Museum of Óbidos, where the works of Josefa de Óbidos are located.

Any time is a good time to visit Óbidos. For the love stories that are told there and for the medieval environment, it is an inspiring suggestion for a romantic weekend or just a quiet one. And if you include an overnight stay in the castle, then the setting will be perfect.

In local gastronomy, the fish stew of Lagoa de Óbidos stands out, even better if accompanied by wines from the Western Demarcated Region. Another attraction is the famous Ginjinha de Óbidos, which can be enjoyed in several places, preferably in a small glass of chocolate.

Throughout the year, an event program brings some excitement to this small town, but without a doubt the most popular are the International Chocolate Festival, the Medieval Market and Christmas,

Not far away is the extensive sandy beach of Praia d’El Rey, where golfers can enjoy a golf course overlooking the Atlantic sea. Passing the city of Caldas da Rainha, whose history is also linked to Casa das Rainhas, one finds the Foz do Arelho beach, connecting the Óbidos Lagoon to the sea. A good place for a lunch of seafood and fresh fish or for a late afternoon at sunset, by the sea.