Olho Marinho
A land of springs and limestone, with the Cova da Moura cave and walking trails across the Cesaredas plateau.
Photo: GoÓbidos
About Olho Marinho
People have lived here for a very long time. In the Cova da Moura cave, one of the most important in Portugal, a skull said to belong to a Neanderthal was found, among the oldest finds in Europe.
Olho Marinho, a parish of Óbidos, takes its name from its “olhos de água” (springs), which have been credited with healing properties since Roman times.
What to see
Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, it is said to be the second church in Portugal consecrated to this Catholic dogma.
Olho Marinho fountain
Water gave birth to the village and still holds it together. The spring and the stone staircase on Largo Joaquim Justino Marta are the heart of the village.
Limestone Route (PR13) and Panoramic Route (PR14)
Two trails that start on Largo Joaquim Justino Marta and climb onto the Cesaredas plateau along dry-stone-walled paths, rocky vineyards and karst landscapes: 5.7 km (2h) and 8.4 km (2h45).
Useful information
Getting there
Óbidos is about 45 minutes from Lisbon on the A8 motorway. A car is the easiest way to explore the villages of the municipality.
Parking
Parking is usually easy in the villages. In Óbidos itself, use the car parks outside the walls and walk in.
Where to eat
There are traditional restaurants across the parishes and many more in the village of Óbidos, a few minutes away.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Olho Marinho?
The Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the village fountain and spring, and the Limestone (PR13) and Panoramic (PR14) walking trails.
Where does the name Olho Marinho come from?
From the village’s “olhos de água”, springs credited with healing properties since Roman times.
Which walking trails start in Olho Marinho?
The Limestone Route (PR13) and the Panoramic Route (PR14). See all the walking trails in Óbidos.
