Óbidos

Óbidos is a municipality in the district of Leiria.
The medieval village of Óbidos is one of the most picturesque and best-preserved in Portugal.
Close to the capital and located on a hill near the Atlantic coast, Óbidos historically held strategic importance.
Already inhabited before the Romans arrived in the Iberian Peninsula, the village became more prosperous when it was chosen by the royal family.
Since King Dinis granted it to Queen Isabel in the 13th century, it belonged to the Queens’ House and was enriched through successive dynasties.
This royal connection explains the large number of churches in the village.
Inside the walls, there is a well-preserved castle and a maze of whitewashed streets and houses.
Among Manueline doorways, flowered windows and small squares, there are excellent examples of religious and civil architecture.
Local gastronomy includes fish stew from Lagoa de Óbidos and the famous ginjinha of Óbidos, traditionally served in a chocolate cup.
Throughout the year, events such as the International Chocolate Festival, the Medieval Market and the Christmas Festival bring life to the village.

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