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Castle of Óbidos

Óbidos and its ramparts are to be done during a trip to Portugal.

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About Obidos

Perched on a hill in the Oeste region of Portugal , Óbidos is surrounded by an old fortified rampart.

The name Óbidos probably derives from the Latin term oppidum , which means “citadel”, or “fortified city”. The Romans lived there until the 5th century before abandoning the city following the fall of Rome.

In the 8th century, the Moors established a fortification at the top of the hill. The latter was taken over by the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques (Alphonse I of Portugal), in 1148 and it was modified in the 14th century.

Castelo de Óbidos

4.7

Based on 36064 reviews

09:23 28 Aug 24

09:01 28 Aug 24

06:54 28 Aug 24

04:16 28 Aug 24

03:32 28 Aug 24

A medieval exhibition was announced, I paid the entrance fee and it was deserted, everything closed except for a small tent with some weapons that were not real and the queen’s house, who, being so alone, interacted. Otherwise, it’s a desert with everything closed, including closed paths that are normally open. A disappointment. They just wanted to make money from the aftermath of the medieval fair but this is stealing money from people.

Marlene Brandao

18:03 21 Aug 24

Beautiful experience. The all-time it felt like I was in an enchanted place or a romantic movie set.

The only downside was the walk through the castle. There wasn’t any protective fence, and we’ve unfortunately avoided the walk or security reasons.

There’s a Medieval show held there in different times of the year well worth to watch. You can find the dates on the website if interested.

Overall, it is a truly magical place you do not want to miss it if visiting Portugal.

X King

00:09 05 Aug 24

This place is from another world. What an amazing and historical city. It’s like being transported to another century. Make sure you come to the castle and go around it to explore the whole city. Amazing views.

Giorgi Chigvinadze

19:29 17 Jul 24

One of best places in Portugal in my opinion, at day time there are lot of nice little shops and castle around. We stayed in hotel inside castle and place is really cozy one.
Entry is free and even can be handled by passing by visit.

Nuno Sousa

15:26 20 Jun 24

Beautiful place where it feels like you’ve gone back into another time. To be able to stay in an actual castle is just unbelievable. Hotel itself is well presented and staff are very professional and helpful. The restaurant is nice with some beautiful views, I’d recommend booking ahead. One thing to note is that the markup on the wine menu is ridiculously high

Steven Harding

11:09 07 May 24

What a beautiful medieval castle town in Portugal. A not to be missed stop if you are travelling between Porto and Lisbon. This town is so picturesque and well preserved. We spent a lovely day here walking the castle walls and having lunch. The cherry liqueur served in small chocolate cups is a must also.

Lola BAlonzo (MBAlonzo)

12:32 27 Oct 21

If you’re not afraid of heights, its a great climb to all of the upper points of the castle. Its a little scary being so high up…on a narrow ledge. But there are breathtaking views from up there

Davor Andric (Divak)

19:22 15 Sep 21

Must see if you are in Portugal😎 small town that will impress you with a beautiful soul! Lots of flowers, small streets, historic places and then you see and hear some guy playing guitar 🖖
Must see. I just love it… and planning visit again.

Carina Canelas

14:59 31 Aug 21

Castelo de Óbidos is a magical place. You can feel the energy in the air and the old ghosts walking around the streets. It’s a beautiful place to breathe, relax and find inspiration. You can find many beautiful stores, and amazing food. My favourite place in the world.

Danny mills

18:10 17 Jul 21

Lovely town, full of happy smiling faces.
Lots of shops with locally produced artifacts.
Bars and restaurants galore, and an abundance of affordable accommodation.
If you have the stomach for it, a walk around the town on top of the castle wall is a must do.

Robert Rosenfeld

21:04 29 Jun 21

Cute town to stroll around. Castle wall makes a nice walk. But be careful – it is narrow in places with no barriers. Not a place for over-exuberant children!

Discover the best tips and places to visit in portugal!

01

Immersive View

Besides the wall, the magnificent medieval castle and the historic center of Obidos are the main attraction of the city and can be easily visited on foot. The maze of narrow cobbled streets will lead you to bustling squares, cozy cafes, quaint shops, local craft markets, and everywhere you will see the whitewashed houses decorated with flowers and beautiful colorful paintings. A street not to be missed: Rua Direita .

02

Santa Maria and São Pedro

Elegant old churches such as those of Santa Maria and São Pedro are adorned with hand-painted tiles ( azulejos ), ceilings and walls, to the delight of the eyes.

Castelo de Obidos

Location

Address: R. Josefa de Óbidos, 2510-001 Óbidos, Portugal

Castelo de Obidos

How to visit?

In the Historical Center of Óbidos you may visit several Monuments, as Churches, Museums (those ones are closed on mondays).

The «Castle of Óbidos» is not open for visiting, since it was transformed into a Historical «Pousada» in the 50s, and is still functioning as a Hotel Unit.

The only areas visitable are the Garden/Terrace, Belvedere located in front of the “Pousada” entrance, the Walls, the “Cerca” courtyard behind the Castle (when no events are being held).

The access to these areas is free (exception mentioned above) and of course the Town and Monuments.

Concerning the Wall, it has a perimeter of 1565 meters, that can be easily done, of course caution is always required once there is no protection barrier and not suitable for small children.

Medieval Festival

Medieval Festival of Obidos

Every July, Óbidos steps back in time with its annual Medieval Festival (the Medieval Market ), which features a costumed parade, jugglers, troubadours, jousting knights, and other performances (fire-eaters…), as well as a craft market showcasing medieval wares and food like spit-roasted meat, savory sausages, soup and beer served in pewter mugs.