Óbidos, Portugal

Óbidos

A whitewashed medieval town completely enclosed by its castle walls.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Óbidos

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk around the top of the town walls, early before it gets busy.
  2. AfternoonBrowse the bookshops, one is inside an old church.
  3. EveningHave dinner within the walls once the day-trippers leave.

Day 2

Visit the surf town of Nazaré or the Lagoa de Óbidos.

What to eat

Ginjinha cherry liqueur served in a chocolate cup.

Local tips

Make the most of Óbidos

Beat the crowds

Day-trippers fill the main street from late morning. Evenings are calm.

Best photo spot

The white houses with blue and yellow trims from the top of the town walls.

Getting there

Buses from Lisbon take about an hour.

Don't miss nearby

The beaches of Foz do Arelho and Peniche, and the Berlengas islands.

Good to know

The walls have no railings; be careful. Try ginjinha, a cherry liqueur served in a chocolate cup.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Óbidos

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Plan your visit

Getting to Óbidos

Getting there

  • Lisbon Airport (LIS)65 km away
  • Lisbon70 km away
  • Coimbra115 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryPortugal

Questions

Óbidos: good to know

Is Óbidos worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A whitewashed medieval town completely enclosed by its castle walls.

How many days do you need in Óbidos?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Óbidos?

You can visit all year. Day-trippers fill the main street from late morning. Evenings are calm.

How do you get to Óbidos?

The nearest airport is Lisbon Airport (LIS), about 65 km away. Buses from Lisbon take about an hour.

What is there to see near Óbidos?

Nearby hidden places include Sintra (66 km), Lisbon (71 km) and Cascais (77 km).

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