Óbidos

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Óbidos is a village in western Central Portugal. The town is a popular destination due to its walled hilltop medieval centre.

Travel as a Muslim to Óbidos

Óbidos village lies on both the A8 and A15 motorways.

Rodoviária do Oeste]'s Rápida Verde coach bus service provides frequent connections to Lisbon, Bombarral, and Caldas da Rainha.

The Óbidos train station is served by Comboios de Portugal]'s Linha do Oeste (Western Line).

How to get around in Óbidos

What to see in Óbidos

Castelo de Óbidos - actual pousada - Óbidos castle. File:Óbidos - Painel de azulejo - Óbidos azulejo's art.

The village is dominated by an old medieval castle with a portion of the village located within the fortress walls.

  • Clock Tower
  • Mother Church of Saint Mary
  • Municipal Museum, located in the old Council Chamber House

What to do in Óbidos

  • Walk the 1.5-km walls of the fortress

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Óbidos

  • a typical cherry drink with a strong taste. You can buy small or medium bottles to drink or take home.

Halal Restaurants in Óbidos

Where to stay in Óbidos

News & References Óbidos


Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Óbidos

  • Fátima — the city and the Marian shrine of the worldwide famous apparitions of the Virgin Mary
  • Batalha — near Fátima is located the beautiful Monastery of Saint Mary of the Victory of the Battle
  • Tomar — the city of the Knights Templar: it is highly recommended to visit the medieval castle and the Convent of Christ
  • Alcobaça — monastery and excellent conventual sweets and pastries
  • Nazaré — a lovely village that became an international surf spot and entered into the Guinness World Records for its gigantic sea waves
  • Peniche and the Berlengas islands


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