You’ll have some quiet times, too, which will provide a pleasant contrast.I really enjoyed Obidos, especially early morning when it is still sleepy an quiet. Go through the gate near the Santiago church and walk towards the North End of the hill.Light would be better in the afternoon, with the sun rays hitting the façade, but it is still quite impressive. Obidos is the finest example of a Portuguese walled town, and is one of the best tourist destinations of the Lisbon region. If you're interested in visiting or moving to Portugal, why not get my free insider tips and resources by email? Just one more essential step to go. Our advice is to book accommodation as soon as possible, before the best locations are gone.The map below shows the location of hotels and rental rooms in Obidos; by altering the date to your holiday, the map will display the current prices:The best method to travel to Obidos from Lisbon is by the express bus. For centuries after, the kings of Portugal followed suit, presenting the picturesque little town to their queens as a wedding gift. This is where the young King Afonso V and his child bride and cousin Isabel I were married in the mid 15th century. Obidos has been a national monument since 1951. Note that the stop is on Rua Actor António Silva just outside the main terminal – head for the green apartment block.There are several tours from Lisbon that include a couple of hours in Óbidos as well as a whirlwind tour of nearby towns and sights. You’ll find several parking areas just outside the walls.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Almost done! I am the Travel Planning Geek behind the ZigZag Travel Guides.
The cross “demanded” that he worship it and as soon as the labourer obliged, the long-awaited rains came.When I visited, the doors were closed so I was only able to admire the building from the outside. There are many small guesthouse, which is great to have a chat with locals!Looks amazing! The captivating town of Óbidos became home to Portugal’s queens after Afonso II gifted it to his wife Urraca of León in the 1200s.