Óbidos, Portugal: travel guide
Picture-perfect walled medieval town famous for its castle, whitewashed lanes and ginjinha cherry liqueur served in chocolate cups.
- Country
- Portugal
- Currency
- EUR
- Time zone
- Europe/Lisbon
Top places to visit in Óbidos
Óbidos Castle
Fort · about 0.8 h
Restored medieval castle at the top of the walled town, now a historic pousada hotel.
Óbidos Town Walls
Heritage · about 1 h
Encircling medieval ramparts you can walk (no railings) for views over red rooftops and countryside.
Rua Direita
Heritage · about 0.8 h
Main cobbled street of whitewashed, flower-draped houses lined with shops and ginjinha stalls.
Igreja de Santa Maria
Church · about 0.4 h
Church on the main square lined with 17th-century blue azulejos; site of a royal child wedding.
Aqueduto de Óbidos
Heritage · about 0.3 h
16th-century aqueduct running ~3km to the town, commissioned by Queen Catherine of Austria.
Things to do
- Óbidos Walking Tour with Ginjinha Walking Tour · 1.5 h · from EUR 20 per person
- Óbidos Castle & Town Visit Cultural · 2 h
Day trips and tours
- Óbidos Medieval Town Walk 2 h · from EUR 20
Where to stay in Óbidos
- Walled Town about EUR 120 per night
Inside the medieval walls for a storybook stay; limited parking.
Hotels
- Pousada Castelo de Óbidos 4-star · EUR 180 to EUR 360 per night
- The Literary Man Óbidos Hotel 3-star · EUR 90 to EUR 180 per night
Where to eat
- Petrarum Domus Portuguese · about EUR 22 per person
- A Nova Casa de Ramiro Portuguese · about EUR 28 per person
Getting around
- Walking main way to get around
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