Is it worth going to Obidos?

This is a question we get a lot from visiting guests. The short answer is yes! Obidos Portugal is definitely worth your time and will leave you with memories for a lifetime. Keep reading for essential tips that are sure to make your visit to Obidos memorable.



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No contest, choose Sintra. Go to Sintra in a blink of an eye. If you had more time and money to spend, taking a look at Obidos would be nice, but there is not too much to see besides the medivial castle. Now in Sintra area you'll have a blast with all you can do and see.

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This tour will take you on a discovery path of the magic of Portuguese castles from medieval times to the romanticism period. Sintra will be the first visiting area.

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We have been to both and I definitely think Evora has so much more in charm as a university city with Roman ruins, good hotels, great places to see and fabulous places to eat. When we drove to Obidos, I knew I was going to have issues since I got to park with numerous big buses.

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Óbidos' dramatic, fully intact Moorish wall imposingly surrounds the historical centre of town and stretches in a completed loop of 1560m, all of which can be walked across the top, at a height of 13m in some spots (not including the towers).

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When is the best time to visit Portugal? Where is this? The best time to visit Portugal is in spring (March-May), when the country is in bloom and waking after the winter. You could also go in fall (between September and October) when the sun is still shining, the weather is warm, and many of the crowds have dispersed.

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With its cobbled streets within the city walls, typically whitewashed Portuguese houses, and pretty tiles, Évora has inspired cities elsewhere, such as Salvador da Bahia in Brazil. It's also set to be the European capital of culture in 2027, and simply strolling around here is endlessly inspiring.

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