{"id":2232,"date":"2019-05-19T20:39:59","date_gmt":"2019-05-19T20:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/fr\/?p=2232"},"modified":"2024-11-23T09:18:52","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T09:18:52","slug":"visit-obidos-portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/visit-lisbon-region\/visit-obidos-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Obidos in Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2232\" class=\"elementor elementor-2232\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c97b449 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3c97b449\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-69d28756\" data-id=\"69d28756\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af478e2 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"af478e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-check-square&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tVisit Obidos in Portugal\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__af478e2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__af478e2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__af478e2\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e08e774 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e08e774\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p>A former colony of Portugal, Obidos is a village located on the Atlantic coast (also known as the Silver Coast) and founded by Celtic tribes.\u00a0Thanks to King Enriques, Spanish domination was established forever in this village. The name of the town in Latin means &#8220;fortress&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2258\" src=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/visite-obidos-portugal-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Visit Obidos in Portugal\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/visite-obidos-portugal-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/visite-obidos-portugal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/visite-obidos-portugal-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/visite-obidos-portugal.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>This city has absorbed all the best of a completely different culture.\u00a0Obidos is a very bright and pleasant town, rich in flowers, fruit trees and quiet courtyards with cobbled streets and paths.\u00a0It is an open-air museum that attracts tourists from all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>Obidos has many attractions.\u00a0Despite the fact that the population of the town is only two thousand and the town is quite small, it is rich in large cathedrals, castles, chapels and churches.\u00a0Almost every year in the city it is customary to organize different types of festivals, knights&#8217; competitions and theatrical performances.<\/p>\n<p>As there are several confectionery factories in the city, the chocolate festival is held there every year.\u00a0And it is not for nothing that Obidos was awarded the title of &#8220;Portuguese Chocolate Capital&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guided tour of Obidos in Portugal<\/h2>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>There are two ways to visit Obidos, either for a day or to spend several days there and soak up the medieval and typically Portuguese atmosphere that reigns there.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2259\" src=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/festival-obidos-portugal-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Obidos Festival in Portugal\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/festival-obidos-portugal-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/festival-obidos-portugal-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/festival-obidos-portugal-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/festival-obidos-portugal.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>The first is to book a guided tour of Obidos in small groups or privately through a company specializing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/portugal-n33\/?partner_id=8JHIOAN&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-top&amp;cmp=EPT_Obidos_FR&amp;utm_force=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guided tours in Portugal<\/a>. You can look for the one that suits you but if you wish to visit Obidos, I have made for you a selection of the best rated, most appreciated guided tours, which are given by an english speaking guide and which you can cancel up to 24 hours before the visit. So you can book in complete peace of mind, no bad surprises.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/v2\/widget.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-EN\" data-gyg-widget=\"obidos\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"8\" data-gyg-cmp=\"EPT_Obidos_FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"8JHIOAN\" data-gyg-placement=\"content-top\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"115432,67618,731,18777,67986,124499,47853,97728\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=obidos&amp;customerSearch=true&amp;ct=1&amp;lng=29&amp;p=1&amp;partner_id=8JHIOAN&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">More guided tours of Obidos here<\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotels in Obidos<\/h2>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>As you will see below, there is a lot to see and do to discover the town of Obidos but also the surroundings. So I would advise you to spend not just one day but maybe two to soak up the atmosphere, get to know the locals, taste the food and wine of the region. Be careful at certain times of the year, such as the medieval festival of Obidos, where there are many people: you will have to make your reservation in advance.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2260\" src=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/hotel-real-obidos-1024x561.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Real d'Obidos\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/hotel-real-obidos.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/hotel-real-obidos-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/hotel-real-obidos-768x421.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<figcaption>Hotel Real d&#8217;Obidos<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>Find below a Booking map that will allow you to view all the hotels in Obidos and nearby where you can book and search for the one you like the most by entering your dates. There are not many hotels towards the centre but don&#8217;t hesitate to move away to discover the surrounding countryside full of charm for your stay.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><ins class=\"bookingaff\" data-aid=\"1783658\" data-target_aid=\"1783658\" data-prod=\"map\" data-width=\"966\" data-height=\"600\" data-lang=\"ualng\" data-dest_id=\"0\" data-dest_type=\"landmark\" data-latitude=\"39.3649809\" data-longitude=\"-9.1591344\" data-landmark_name=\"\u00d3bidos\" data-mwhsb=\"0\"> <!-- Anything inside will go away once widget is loaded. --> <a href=\"\/\/www.booking.com?aid=1783658\">Booking.com<\/a> <\/ins><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    (function(d, sc, u) {\n      var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0];\n      s.type = 'text\/javascript';\n      s.async = true;\n      s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());\n      p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p);\n      })(document, 'script', '\/\/aff.bstatic.com\/static\/affiliate_base\/js\/flexiproduct.js');\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to see in Obidos<\/h2>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>There are many things you will want to see if you go to visit the town of Obidos located north of Lisbon on the Silver Coast in Portugal. I&#8217;ve tried to present you here the ones that are most interesting for those who are going to visit Obidos with the places that are most frequented by travellers and tourists.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"obidos1\">Rua Dyreita in Obidos<\/h3>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2234\" src=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Rua-Dyreita-visite-Obidos.jpg\" alt=\"Rua Dyreita in Obidos\" width=\"750\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Rua-Dyreita-visite-Obidos.jpg 750w, https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Rua-Dyreita-visite-Obidos-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n<figcaption>Rua Dyreita in Obidos<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>The rua Dyreita is the main street of Obidos.\u00a0It starts from the train station and goes to Luis de Camoens Square.\u00a0Walking along this street you will find many very tasty restaurants and you will be able to buy various decorative objects and souvenirs of your visit to Obidos.\u00a0Many shops and restaurants are concentrated in this street. The church of Santa Maria is in the rua Dyreita, the town hall is nearby and small white houses are arranged along the street.\u00a0One has the impression that the houses have remained intact since the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n<p>Every year a fair is held in this street. Thanks to this, the town centre is transformed into a real medieval market: music and atmosphere are worked out to offer visitors a trip back in time. People dress in medieval costumes and you can enjoy a lot of entertainment: probably the best time to visit Obidos.<\/p>\n<p>Obidos is also famous for its local wines.\u00a0Every visitor is required to try the local wine and a Portuguese liqueur. You can find bottles of Obidos wine all over the street Rua Dyreta.\u00a0The Portuguese liqueur is made from cherry berries and according to tradition you should drink it in small cups made of real chocolate!<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Obidos Castle<\/h3>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2235\" src=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/visiter-chateau-obidos-portugal.jpg\" alt=\"Obidos Castle\" width=\"750\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/visiter-chateau-obidos-portugal.jpg 750w, https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/visiter-chateau-obidos-portugal-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n<figcaption>Obidos Castle<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>It is impossible to visit the town without passing by the Obidos Castle. You can immerse yourself in its history and medieval atmosphere.\u00a0This castle is very popular and appreciated by tourists from Europe and all over the world.\u00a0The exterior of the castle is authentic and many nations have contributed to its construction, its architecture and the variety of landscapes have been formed as a result of invasions, battles and numerous restorations.<\/p>\n<p>The castle itself was erected by the Visigoths who succeeded the Romans who erected markers considered sacred on the site of the fortress.\u00a0After the Arabs took power, the Arabs walled the fortress and the exterior of the castle was adopted after the Arab Emirates entered the country.\u00a0Every year, newlyweds come to Obidos Castle to spend the first days of their wedding. Obidos is also nicknamed the &#8220;city of marriage&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"obidos3\">Temple of Santa Maria in Obidos<\/h3>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2239\" src=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/temple-santa-maria-obidos.jpg\" alt=\"Temple of Santa Maria in Obidos\" width=\"648\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/temple-santa-maria-obidos.jpg 648w, https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/temple-santa-maria-obidos-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/>\n<figcaption>Temple of Santa Maria in Obidos<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>The temple of Santa Maria in Obidos is the holy of holies of western Portugal, located in the square of Santa Maria.\u00a0This historic church of the town was built in the sixteenth century.\u00a0The entrance has Renaissance pillars, the ceiling contains astonishing frescoes and the church has 3 elongated rooms delimited by series of columns.\u00a0In the sanctuary, it is possible to see many paintings made by hand.\u00a0In Santa Maria there is the crypt of a Protestant priest &#8220;Juan de Noroni&#8221; and a remarkable activist in the 16th century, &#8220;Odidos&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"obidos4\">Gates of the fortress of Obidos<\/h3>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2240\" src=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/portes-forteresse-obidos-portugal.jpg\" alt=\"Gates of the fortress of Obidos\" width=\"750\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/portes-forteresse-obidos-portugal.jpg 750w, https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/portes-forteresse-obidos-portugal-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n<figcaption>Gates of the fortress of Obidos<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>These luxurious and refined doors are located in the Obidos Wall.\u00a0They are decorated with painted clay tiles.\u00a0The doors themselves are full of charm and worth a visit. Behind these gates opens the medieval and historic town of Obidos.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Church of Misericordia in Obidos<\/h3>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2242\" src=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/eglise-mosericordia-Obidos.jpg\" alt=\"Church of Misericordia in Obidos\" width=\"665\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/eglise-mosericordia-Obidos.jpg 665w, https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/eglise-mosericordia-Obidos-300x221.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/>\n<figcaption>Church of Misericordia in Obidos<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>The church misericordia a Obidos is located in the main street, the rua Dyreita.\u00a0It was founded in 1498.\u00a0Originally it was the sanctuary of the Holy Spirit and little by little the building was rebuilt.\u00a0The church is built in an elaborate and lush architectural style, in the niche of the church is the image of the Virgin and Child.<\/p>\n<p>The interior of the church of Misericordia d&#8217;Obidos is decorated with yellowish and bluish tiles, the ceilings are made of wood and decorated with the king&#8217;s crown and a beautiful painting.\u00a0Inside the church is the crypt of Louise Guerra.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"obidos6\">Santa Maria Square in Obidos<\/h3>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2244\" src=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/place-santa-maria-obidos.jpg\" alt=\"Santa Maria Square in Obidos\" width=\"750\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/place-santa-maria-obidos.jpg 750w, https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/place-santa-maria-obidos-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n<figcaption>Santa Maria Square in Obidos<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>To get to this Santa Maria Square in Obidos, you can walk from the city gates along the main street, the Rua Dyreita.\u00a0The square is not very big but charming and important for the town.\u00a0The decoration of the square is a fountain that was installed in the 15th century.\u00a0In the square you can protect yourself from the sun, relax in the shade and unwind with the sound of the fountain in the background.\u00a0On the square there is also a museum where you can admire archaeological finds from the Middle Ages, art and various sculptures.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"obidos7\">Se\u00f1or da Pedra Sanctuary in Obidos<\/h3>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2246\" src=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sanctuaire-Senor-Pedra-obidos.jpg\" alt=\"Se\u00f1or da Pedra Sanctuary in Obidos\" width=\"664\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sanctuaire-Senor-Pedra-obidos.jpg 664w, https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sanctuaire-Senor-Pedra-obidos-300x221.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/>\n<figcaption>Se\u00f1or da Pedra Sanctuary in Obidos<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>The sanctuary Se\u00f1or da Pedra is located near the town of Obidos.\u00a0In terms of architecture, it is one of the most beautiful sanctuaries of the Silver Coast.\u00a0The construction is in the form of a geometric figure, a hexagon, in an elaborate and very beautiful architectural style.\u00a0This structure is divided from the inside into three elongated rooms, which are delimited by a number of pillars. The roof of the pyramid-shaped sanctuary is green in colour.<\/p>\n<p>Inside the temple to the east of the church is an image of the crucified Christ. The Se\u00f1or da Pedra Sanctuary is a very important place in Obidos, visited by many travellers who come to visit the town and its surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"obidos8\">Obidos Municipal Museum<\/h3>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2248\" src=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/musee-municipal-obidos.jpg\" alt=\"Obidos Municipal Museum\" width=\"540\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/musee-municipal-obidos.jpg 540w, https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/musee-municipal-obidos-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/>\n<figcaption>Obidos Municipal Museum<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>The Obidos Municipal Museum is on a site where a prison and the town court used to be. It now houses the best local collection.\u00a0This includes paintings, sculptures and various objects in the Baroque style.\u00a0The collection of Napoleon&#8217;s weapons is of great interest to all visitors to Obidos.\u00a0Canvases belonging to the local artist Josefe de Ayalla attract the attention of tourists as well.\u00a0She is one of the few painters who have been allowed to paint Portuguese temples.<\/p>\n<p>\n<script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"8JHIOAN\"><\/script>\n<div data-gyg-widget=\"auto\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"8JHIOAN\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chocolate Festival of Obidos<\/h2>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>The chocolate festival in Obidos takes place between March and April.\u00a0It is during this period that the glorious museum city turns into a large chocolate fair.\u00a0The aromas of cocoa, chocolate and coffee float in the air. The chocolate festival is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so don&#8217;t go during the week.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2261\" src=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/festival-chocolat-obidos.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Festival Obidos Portugal\" width=\"750\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/festival-chocolat-obidos.jpg 750w, https:\/\/essencial-portugal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/festival-chocolat-obidos-300x134.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n<figcaption>Chocolate Festival Obidos Portugal<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>Every year more than 200,000 people attend the chocolate festival in Obidos.\u00a0Not only chocolate, but also other original creations will be served in chocolate cups or chocolate and almond liqueurs.<\/p>\n<p>For this chocolate festival in Obidos, a large number of pastries gather in the town to win the hearts of the gourmets.\u00a0Shop windows are filled with chocolate sculptures of various sizes and shapes.\u00a0Cakes, pastries, brioches, doughnuts and much more &#8211; you don&#8217;t have to try everything!<\/p>\n<p>During the chocolate festival, various experts and masters in the field are on hand for competitions, an exhibition of chocolate sculptures, a fashion show in chocolate outfits, chocolate make-up, concerts and many other events.<\/p>\n<p>In 2013, Willy Wonka built his own chocolate factory in Obidos, with the theme &#8220;Charlie and the Chocolate Factory&#8221;.\u00a0In 2014, the theme of the party was the Lisbon Zoo. In 2015, the theme was love and in 2017, there was no particular subject but more and more chocolate.\u00a0You could even find a surprisingly alcoholic chocolate beer.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Obidos&#8217; chocolate festival in video<\/h3>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>Below is a video presentation of the International Chocolate Festival in Obidos which took place last year, in 2018:<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cvmCJ4etdYw<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>For all those interested in the technique of chocolate making, there was a unique opportunity to attend a chocolate master class where professionals explained how to use and handle chocolate. You will most certainly also have the chance to involve your children in workshops on chocolate baking.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chocolate Festival in Obidos: some more information<\/h3>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>During the days of the Obidos Chocolate Festival, the town is full of entertainment. The chocolate fashion show usually takes place on the last day of the festival and is free of charge.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t get in the queue at the main parking lot ticket office, you can buy a ticket at the ticket office before entering the festival or in the shops. Don&#8217;t hesitate to ask, prices are the same everywhere.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t like crowds? There is another way to get to Obidos Castle more quietly: avoid the main street and head for the secondary medieval streets, which are much less busy and just as charming.<\/li>\n<li>It is advisable to wear a hat or cap and sunscreen if you want to see the room where the chocolate sculptures are exhibited: the queue can be long and the Portuguese sun can be scorching.<\/li>\n<li>You will normally be able to find chocolate cheese, more precisely cheese with chocolate pieces. It sounds strange, but the combination of flavours will not leave you indifferent.<\/li>\n<li>If you cannot attend the chocolate fashion show on the last Saturday, all costumes will be displayed in a special tent before the end of the festival.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 A former colony of Portugal, Obidos is a village located on the Atlantic coast (also known as the Silver Coast) and founded by Celtic tribes.\u00a0Thanks to King Enriques, Spanish domination was established forever in this village. The name of the town in Latin means &#8220;fortress&#8221;. 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