Obidos Wine Tours

Yes, it’s possible to see Obidos in 1 day. Just an hour away from Lisbon by car or public transportation, and you can get there easily. In one whole day tour, the historic medieval town can be visited, including castle visits; walking along town walls plus taking a wine tour, then back home again. Even within just one single day, one gets fulfilled in the small size yet well-preserved beauty of Obidos, giving people a chance to sample its rich history as well as its flavors.

Obidos is famous for its ancient remains of buildings since the Middle Ages, still intact, nice stone-paved roads filled with charm, and great history behind it all. The village is bordered by old walls which are crowned by a magnificent castle offering fascinating scenes taking tourists back to past centuries. Still, Obidos, among other things known due to cultural activities such as medieval market celebrations and even chocolate festivals, exist here. Besides Ginja-locally made, liquor and local vineyards are other attractive features of Obidos that cannot be ignored by history students, culture lovers, and wine enthusiasts.

Obidos is generally a safe place for tourists. This town has a low crime rate, and the people here are known to be friendly and welcoming. However, like any other travel destination, it would be wise to take normal precautions e.g. watching luggage whenever you are in public places, avoiding dark streets at night. Generally speaking, this city is very secure for visitors wanting to explore its historical remains or enjoy its wine tours.

It is highly recommended that you go for a walk in Obidos. Its small area makes it possible for human beings to move on foot. The curvy side between the castle walls through its narrow street will show you all the medieval buildings from the inside. It is advisable to put on comfortable shoes because those roads have uneven cobblestones. Walking around Obidos finally helps one realize how interestingly ancient this little village can be thus unveiling hidden treasures at their own pace.

Obidos wines are famous for their uniqueness in terms of taste and elegance as well, which is influenced by the particular nature of the region’s terroir. The immediate vicinity to the Atlantic Ocean allows for moderate temperature, good for balanced aromatics wine production. In most cases, local vineyards concentrate on classical Portuguese vines generating wine with a marked local character. When one tastes Obidos wines such as red, white, and the notable ginja liqueur, it is an experience that brings out both history and beauty in this area.