Obidos is a quaint area highlighted by a castle once constructed for Moors and then occupied by Portuguese. We arrived hoping to see the holiday festival. It closed early ( before 5pm)- thus we didn’t get to see any booths or vendors. We did frequent the many shops located along the main thoroughfare. A number of the places sold the local sherry and chocolate drink- Ginja. Apparently you drink their sherry in chocolate cups and then eat the cup! A few tips: 1) Obidos is built on a hill with many steep climbs and rough cobblestone paths. It is not a driving city. 2) Obidos is a town that caters to tourists who visit during the daytime. There is no nightlife and few restaurants. 3) English is understood here by some people. 4) a wheelchair would be difficult to operate on these streets and enter the narrow doors of most stores. Plus tiny steps seem to be at every turn! The stones of the street become quite slippery during rainy days.

It is a very charming little village which makes you take a trip to the history and back. We were there during Christmas so it was crazy busy but still it was a delight to visit this little town and the castle. We didn’t pay to go into the castle rather walked on the walls of it. They have some goood restaurants!

A charming old Medieval hill town with small shops and restaurants dotting the narrow old streets. Definitely try the local specialty, ginja, a cherry liquer. Drink it in a chocolate cup if you can then eat the chocolate cup; both are delicious. Many of the shops sell ginja, so be sure to purchase some. Lots of opportunities to take photos of this quaint town with its own Medieval castle and walls. Don’t miss the beautiful Azulejo at the city gate with its intricate blue and white tiles.

A town of 3000 people sheltered behind complete fortifications and overlooked by a grand citadel. There are great views of the countryside in all directions if you decide to climb the wall. The town is charming with the upper street leading to the citadel which houses a pousada and the lower street into the main town Tastefully restored it is a very pleasant walk along the cobbled streets with many [not too many] interesting shops, cafes and restos. A market square, an aqueduct from across the valley complete the sites. Couldnt work out why this large [for the middle ages] town was here in the middle of nowhere; turns out it was a river port but the river silted up in the 16C [shades of Bruges].

This is our second time visiting Obidos Village. We enjoyed walking the castle walls and walking around the old town. It gets very crowded on weekends and when tour buses arrive, which took away from our enjoyment.

Obidos is a special place with a gorgeous atmosphere. We walked along the city walls to start with. It's not a walk for the fainthearted (there are no handrails to stop your fall) but the path is more than wide enough for one person walking along it. My advice is to hold on to the castle wall. It is worth the effort for the views out to Queen's Valley or over the rooftops of the town. We then ambled along the cobbled streets, popping in and out of artisan shops oozing in creative works. There is ample choice of places to eat and drink and lots of spaces to sit and rest and savour the Obidos air. The town gate has a lovely surprise in store when you reach it. An eclectic mix of busking awaits you. We witnessed an opera singer and a rock band during the two times we passed through the gate. The only thing that looks stressful in this town is driving on its very narrow streets! Apart from that, Obidos will charm you much more than you might ever expect!

This really is a cute "toy" town. Very picturesque. Mostly full of touristy shops but worth a visit. The wall around the town is a marvel. High up and with no railing but you are free to walk around as much as you dare. I enjoyed it much more early in the day before it got crowded. If you are staying for dinner don't wait too late as there did not seem to be many options as it got later. Bring good shoes for the cobblestones!

Spent the morning here with my wife and two adult children and enjoyed every minute. I’m not one for browsing and window shopping but I enjoyed both activities here, eating well and purchasing cool memorabilia. This fairy-tale town is much the same today as it was in 1282 when King Denis gave it to his Queen (the future St. Elizabeth) on their wedding day. The walls of the city are still walkable, but the real beauty of the place is its white-washed homes with brightly painted trim on cobble stone streets - a photographers dream!

Located around 80km(50 miles) north from Lisbon Airport is this beautiful and charming Old Town. Drive was easy and motorway in great condition and because late September ain't high season anymore, we found a great parking space. Lots of restaurants, gift shops, narrow alleys and lovely old buildings. So overall nice little walk and lunch and definitely worth of visit

A cute little quaint village behind walls. Many small souvenir shops, wine / liquor shops offering gingha (cherry liquor in a chocolate cup) shots for $1 euro. We climbed the rocks to get to the top of the wall and came down using the stone stairs. On top you get a wonderful view of the village and the farmland outside of the village.