Óbidos is located in the heart of the Western region. 

Nestled between the mountains and the sea, it is one of the most sought-after locations in Central Portugal.

Of Roman origin, the town of Óbidos derives from the Latin opiddum, meaning "fortified city". Later occupied by Visigoths and Muslims, it was reconquered by the first King of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, in 1148. Its walls still reveal some traces of the ancient peoples who settled here, high on the hill, where one can see, on one side, the Óbidos lagoon and, on the other, the Usseira Aqueduct.

Óbidos has much more than just monuments. There's a literary village to discover, full of color, animation, and traditions. The main street of Óbidos leads us from the Porta da Vila (Village Gate) to the Castle. The buildings we encounter preserve the identity of Óbidos, considered one of the best-preserved medieval villages in the world. The different colors of the houses in the village of Óbidos are yellow, blue, red, and gray.

The most iconic landmark of the village of Óbidos is undoubtedly its imposing castle considered one of the seven wonders of Portugal.