A walled medieval village of white houses edged in blue and yellow, with a castle, bookshops and cherry liqueur in chocolate cups. Here's what Óbidos is like, when to go and how long to stay.
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April to June and September to October are best, mild and calmer than summer weekends. July brings the medieval fair, and December has the Óbidos Christmas village. Winter can be damp. Day-trippers arrive mid-morning, so it's lovely in the evening.
Walk the top of the walls all the way round, with care as there are no railings.
The main street of shops and the famous ginjinha cherry liqueur.
A shot of local cherry liqueur served in an edible cup.
Óbidos is a UNESCO City of Literature, with bookshops in a church and a market.
A lagoon and ocean beach about 20 minutes away.
The town of giant winter waves, 40 minutes north.
Yes. It's one of Portugal's prettiest villages and a great stop between Lisbon and Porto. Stay a night to see it without the crowds.
One day covers the village. Stay two or three to add Nazaré, the beaches and the Alcobaça monastery.
Fly into Lisbon, then take the direct bus, about an hour.
Spring and early autumn, around 18 to 25°C.
Usually from late November to early January, with lights, rides and a skating rink.
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