Óbidos is a charming walled town that was once a gift to a Portuguese queen. Its whitewashed houses and vibrant bougainvillea (flowers) transport visitors to a bygone era.
=========================================================================(on the western coastal end of Portugal in the Centro region) The Oeste Region is a region of Central Portugal situated north of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. It consists of several towns and villages full of natural beauty as well as historical monuments.
+ featured here is Óbidos, which is a treasure trove of history, culture, and art, where you can explore the cobblestone streets, whitewashed houses, and colorful flowers that adorn the village. You can also visit the impressive castle, which dates back to the 12th century and was once a royal residence. Don't miss the opportunity to taste the local delicacy, ginjinha, a cherry liqueur served in chocolate cups. Óbidos is a magical place that will transport you to a bygone era of romance and adventure. With its rich history and spectacular views from the castle, Óbidos offers a romantic retreat for those who appreciate classic European beauty.
+In the interior of the country, there are mountains and villages of granite and schist. By the sea, fishing villages and cosmopolitan beaches with water sports set the pace of the day. And everywhere centuries-old heritage proudly displays the history of the region. Some of these places are so important for humanity that they have been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage. This is the case of the Monasteries of Alcobaça and Batalha, the Convent of Christ in Tomar and Coimbra University.
+ Yet, other unique features are well worth discovering. For example, the historic villages and castles that defended the nation's borders. The Schist Villages and the towns of whitewashed houses, like Óbidos, a treasure within walls. The cities, where modernity is combined with tradition – Coimbra, the university city, Leiria, Aveiro between the Ria and the sea, and Viseu, Guarda, and Castelo Branco, in which the stone architecture retains traces of an immemorial past.
+ When 13th-century Portuguese Queen Isabel passed through Obidos and marveled at its beauty, her husband King Denis I gave it to her. For centuries afterward, the kings of Portugal followed suit, presenting the town to their queens as a wedding gift. With its white buildings shining as brightly now as then, the walled city of Obidos is very popular with tourists, and its hillside location offers amazing views of the Estremadura area. The medieval castle is a main attraction. Surrounded by a classic crenelated wall, Óbidos’ gorgeous historic center is a labyrinth of cobblestoned streets and flower-bedecked, whitewashed houses livened up with dashes of vivid yellow and blue paint. It’s a delightful place to pass an afternoon. Still, there are lots of reasons to stay overnight, as there's excellent accommodation, including a hilltop castle now converted into one of Portugal’s most luxurious pousadas (hotels).
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