Which is better Obidos or Evora?

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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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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Óbidos remains a well-preserved example of medieval architecture; its streets, squares, walls and its castle are popular tourist destinations.

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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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Children up to 5 years old and Seniors > 80 years old have free admission, but requires a ticket. Once inside Quinta da Regaleira the visit rules must be respected. Keep your ticket until the end of your visit. Throughout the year the Palace, the Chapel and eventual exhibition spaces close 30 minutes before de garden.

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Évora city and its immediate suburbs have a very cheap local bus service. Most routes do not operate a weekends however. The most useful routes for visitors are numbers 51 and 52 (Linha Azul) which connect the bus station and the historic centre. Some buses also call the railway station, which is n the edge of town.

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We like to walk a lot but also want to be able to get to everything. Do you need a car or tour to get to explore everything Evora has to offer or can you do it all on foot? The city itself no, you can even walk to a winery (Cartuxa) if you are good walkers. But to see the megalithic heritage you need a car or a tour.

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