Óbidos Castle above the whitewashed houses of the medieval town, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

Óbidos to See, Taste and Feel

Monuments and museums, festivals, ginja and crafts, and the corners only those who know the town can find. You can also book a guided tour.

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What to See and Do in Óbidos

From the castle to the churches, from museums to festivals, from ginja to the lagoon — discover everything the medieval town of Óbidos has to offer.

Heritage and History

Castle, walls and churches that tell the story of the Queens’ Town.

Óbidos Castle seen from the medieval town, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Óbidos Castle

The castle that helped make Óbidos one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal.

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Religious heritage of Óbidos, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Religious Heritage

Churches, chapels and sanctuaries inside and outside the walls.

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Church of Santa Maria in Óbidos, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Church of Santa Maria

The main church of the town, with work by the painter Josefa de Óbidos.

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Church of the Misericórdia in Óbidos, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Church of the Misericórdia

Founded by Queen Leonor, with 17th-century azulejo tiles.

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Sanctuary of Senhor Jesus da Pedra in Óbidos, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Sanctuary of Senhor Jesus da Pedra

A hexagonal baroque church just outside the town walls.

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Remains of the Roman town of Óbidos, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Roman Town of Eburobrittium

The remains of the Roman city that stood here long before the castle.

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Museums and Galleries

A network of free museums, almost all on Rua Direita.

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Municipal Museum

On Rua Direita, with works by Josefa de Óbidos.

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Parish Museum of Óbidos, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Parish Museum

Sacred art in the Church of São João Baptista.

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Abílio de Mattos e Silva Museum in Óbidos, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Abílio de Mattos e Silva Museum

The work of the painter and set designer in the old town hall.

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NovaOgiva Gallery in Óbidos, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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NovaOgiva Gallery

Municipal contemporary art gallery founded in 1970.

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Art and culture in Óbidos, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Art and Culture in Óbidos

Museums, galleries and bookshops inside and outside the walls.

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Traditional crafts of Óbidos, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Óbidos Crafts

Local crafts, from pottery to the traditional verguinha technique.

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Events and Festivals

Throughout the year the town transforms: medieval market, chocolate, books and Christmas.

Óbidos Medieval Market, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Óbidos Medieval Market

Historical re-enactment with tournaments, banquets and street entertainment.

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Óbidos Christmas Village inside the walls, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Óbidos Christmas Village

The town becomes a Christmas park for the whole family.

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International Chocolate and Pastry Festival of Óbidos, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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International Chocolate Festival

Chocolate sculptures, workshops and pastry.

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FOLIO literary festival in Óbidos, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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FOLIO Literary Festival

Writers from around the world in the UNESCO City of Literature.

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Holy Week procession in Óbidos, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Holy Week

Processions with great tradition through the streets of the town.

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Santo Antão festival in Óbidos, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Santo Antão

The municipal holiday, celebrated in January around a bonfire.

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Flavours and Local Shops

Ginja, organic produce and crafts inside the walls.

Bottles of Ginja de Óbidos in a local shop, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Ginja de Óbidos: the taste of the town

The town’s most famous drink, served in a chocolate cup.

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Organic Market in Óbidos, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Óbidos Organic Market

Fruit, vegetables and organic produce — and a bookshop — by the walls.

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Óbidos Tourist Office, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Óbidos Tourist Office

Maps, opening hours and information to plan your visit.

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Itineraries

Ideas to plan your visit, for a few hours, a day or a weekend.

Óbidos essentials, first-visit itinerary, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Óbidos Essentials

What you can't miss on a first visit to the town.

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Visit Óbidos, tips for exploring the town, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Visit Óbidos

Practical tips to explore the medieval town at your own pace.

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Narrow flower-lined streets of Óbidos, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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The Narrow Streets of Óbidos

Lanes, corners and alleys inside the walls.

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How to get from Lisbon to Óbidos, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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From Lisbon to Óbidos

Bus, car or transfer: every way to reach the town.

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Private transfers to Óbidos, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Transfers to Óbidos

Private transfers from Lisbon and the airport.

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Nature and Outdoors

The largest coastal lagoon in Portugal, a haven for birds and water sports.

Birds on the water of the Óbidos Lagoon, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Óbidos Lagoon

The largest lagoon system on the Portuguese coast.

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Crossing the Óbidos Lagoon by boat, GoÓbidos Óbidos Tourist Guide

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Crossing the Lagoon by Boat

A boat trip across the lagoon, with a picnic of local produce.

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Want to See the Town Up Close?

Book a guided tour and discover the stories, secrets and flavours of Óbidos with those who know the town best.

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Heritage, museums, galleries, local shops and nature — all on one map. Filter by category and explore the town.

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