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Óbidos Chocolate Festival, 6-22 March 2026 – Sweet Art and Family Fun

PC Staff — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0000

The International Festival of Chocolate in Óbidos returns for yet another month of chocolate, chocolate and MORE chocolate, April 25 to 5 May. Kids and adults alike delight...

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Óbidos Vila Natal – 28 Nov to 4 Jan

Greg Boegner — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:42:00 +0000

Feeling in the Christmas spirit? Or perhaps you need a little extra nudge to to move from Ho Hum to Ho, Ho, Ho! We’ve got the very festive place for you to visit. Óbidos Vila Natal, a Christmas wonderland in the hilltop walled city, just an hour from Lisbon. Vila Natal 2025 runs from 28 November to 4 January. Vila Natal is full of surprises for the “kid” in all of us! Inside and outside the castle walls are shops, […]

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Oppidum Ginja de Óbidos – Drink a Ginja, Eat the Cup

Greg Boegner — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:31:00 +0000

Ginja are funny little fruit. They look like cherries. They grow on trees like cherries. They have pits like cherries. But, ginja are much more sour than cherries. This bitterness really makes the fruit almost inedible. Yet, today, a liquor produced using this fruit is a traditional favorite among Portuguese. And, the makers of Oppidum Ginga de Óbidos have helped create a national obsession. History Leave it to an enterprising Portuguese friar in the 19th century to make something delightful […]

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Seven Enchanting Towns to Visit Outside of Lisbon

Greg Boegner — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:18:17 +0000

Sure, Lisbon is the capital city. There is plenty to keep one busy, from sight-seeing national monuments, strolling through museums, feasting in sophisticated restaurants and socializing in a trendy bar. But, if you’d like to feel the essence of Portuguese life, there are many enchanting small towns, within an hour(-ish) drive from Lisbon, that offer authentic experiences on the coast, in the hills and across the countryside. Our favorites are listed below, starting an hour north and ending an hour […]

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Rio do Prado – Chic & Sustainable Retreat in Óbidos

PC Staff — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 12:11:53 +0000

Rio do Prado is a hotel with a specific intention: get away from your stressful life and enjoy a comfortable modern retreat strategically set to take advantage of all the calming benefits of nature. Located an hour north of Lisbon and just a kilometer away from the Óbidos lagoon, the hotel offers experiences catering to physical and emotional needs while staying true to a sustainable environment. With 15 design rooms, the Maria Batata restaurant serving fresh and organic produce and […]

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Evolutee Hotel at Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort

Greg Boegner — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 09:45:02 +0000

The Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort, about a 45-minute drive north of Lisbon, has a lot to celebrate. In early 2014, their Seve Ballasteros-designed golf course was named to Golf World magazine’s “Top 100 Golf Courses in Continental Europe.” Now, the luxury resort has a world-class hotel too. The five-star Evolutee Hotel with spa, conference rooms and Philippe Stark design, is a perfect getaway for weekend retreats or longer-term relaxation. The design of Evolutee is none other than yoo […]

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Livraria de Santiago – Historic Church Reborn as Modern Bookstore in Óbidos

Greg Boegner — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 18:15:31 +0000

In recent years, the church was abandoned and fell into ruin. Yet, literary champions from popular bookstore Ler Devagar in Lisbon recognized potential in the structure. They corralled support from the European investors to the tune of €300,000...

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