Obidos Walking Tours

Obidos has a unique feature - it is a city gift. At the end of the 13th century, King Denish I gave it to his wife in honor of their marriage. Since then, Obidos has been known throughout the world as a city of weddings. Newlyweds love to have wedding photo shoots here or spend several days on their honeymoon. The name "Obidos" probably comes from the Latin term oppidum, meaning "citadel" or "fortified city".

During your trip to Obidos, you will see traditionally painted houses, beautiful cobbled streets, and a majestic medieval castle. Even though the city is small and getting to know it will only take a couple of hours, you will undoubtedly enjoy your time there. The surrounding area of ​​Obidos is equally interesting, from the fishing town of Peniche and the pristine beaches of Laguna de Obidos to Europe's largest collection of Buddha statues at the Eden of Buddha. An increasingly popular holiday destination in recent times, Obidos is ideal for exploring all of this stunning region.

The main street of the city leads to Obidos Castle (Portugal). There are numerous souvenir shops, cafes, and restaurants where they serve delicious cherry liqueur in a chocolate cup for 1 euro. While walking along the main street, be sure to turn into small streets covered with flowers, with exquisite balconies and wooden shutters. The street is closed to traffic; rare cars come here to bring necessary goods to shops and hotels. During the daytime, the street turns into an endless stream of tourists and guests of the city of Obidos.

Obidos is the most romantic city in Portugal, which has completely preserved its medieval appearance. Remaining almost within the fortress wall, it is a real exhibit of an open-air museum and has been declared a national world heritage monument. Many Portuguese monarchs honeymooned here, and queens willingly rested while their husbands were engaged in state affairs. But this is not the only thing that makes it such an unusually romantic place. 

It is better to come to Obidos in the afternoon when there are no large crowds of tourists. The most majestic building is the castle. Travelers can climb the walls, but it is important to be careful as there are no guardrails everywhere and the passages are quite narrow. Obidos is popular not only for its amazing medieval atmosphere and ancient sights but also for its many old shops, huge beaches, and a comfortable climate for tourists.

The Portuguese honor their history, so since the 13th century, the appearance of Obidos has remained virtually unchanged. Residents and authorities do their best to maintain the atmosphere of the Middle Ages here - they hold themed fairs and festivals. Seven centuries have passed, but Obidos has changed little during this period; it remains a unique museum exhibit. People come here to plunge into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, walk through streets where a car can barely squeeze through, and, of course, visit souvenir shops and eat in a small, cozy cafe.