Walled Old Town
Óbidos, Portugal
The entire historic centre, encircled by medieval turreted walls, home to the castle and Santa Casa da Misericórdia.
Places in Walled Old Town
- Petrarum Domus A cozy, medieval-style restaurant known for delicious Portuguese dishes and rustic ambiance.
- Walled Old Town wine bars Small wine bars throughout the medieval walled town, serving regional Portuguese wines.
Practical notes for Óbidos
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October offer comfortable weather, while the Óbidos Chocolate Festival (February to March) and medieval market events add seasonal appeal.
- Getting around
- Óbidos's entire walled Old Town is compact and walkable, with the castle walls themselves walkable for panoramic views.
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- Language
- Portuguese. English is widely spoken.
- Timezone
- WET (UTC+0, UTC+1 in summer)
- Current trends
- Óbidos continues to draw day-trippers and weekenders from Lisbon for its chocolate festival and medieval market, where the town's residents dress in period costume and armour to the sound of traditional stringed instruments.
Other neighborhoods in Óbidos
- Castle quarter — The area immediately around the 12th-century hilltop castle.
- Rua Direita — The main street running through the walled town, lined with shops and restaurants.
Read the full Óbidos guide