Obidos - a walled town. Highlights of
the day were making it by bus and train to Obidos, walking the wall, a yummy Portuguese tart and decent coffee, and meeting Luis Filipe in his unique shop and museum. Celts, Romans, Visigoths and the Moors have held this walled village on a hilltop an hour north of Lisbon. The Portuguese first king, Alfonso kicked out the Moors in 12th century. In 1775 ‘The Earthquake’, which devastated Lisbon, took its toll. Two centuries later it was the centre for the Carnation Revolution which ousted The dictator Salazar. Today it’s a tourist hotspot, (ahhh) but the walk around the walls is great, even tho I am afraid of heights. Celebrated with a delicious coffee and runny Portuguese tart. Yum. Luis Filipe is a farmer, shop keeper and organic wine maker. His collection of goodies includes tiles made by children in trouble, condiments-I bought pumpkin and ginger chutney-and old shop stuff. I have included pics of ‘my house’ recommended by Chloe McConchie, it is fantastic straight out if last century🙂👍👍Read more
TravelerWould be a haven for the victors. Walking the ramparts looks like the thing to do. Do you think this town’s prosperity is due to its agriculture, viticulture or tourism?
TravelerReckon it depends on tourism, but none of the street vendors live in town. Not sure where the farmers live, but again the soil is good round here! It is in an ideal place for a fort, but I would hate to be on rampart duty when the hoarded were marauding!!!
PortugalLeiriaÓbidosMuseu Municipal de Óbidos39°21’43” N 9°9’26” W
PortugalLeiriaÓbidosMuseu Municipal de Óbidos39°21’43” N 9°9’26” W
Traveler Suppose, once conquered
Traveler Would be a haven for the victors. Walking the ramparts looks like the thing to do. Do you think this town’s prosperity is due to its agriculture, viticulture or tourism?
Traveler Reckon it depends on tourism, but none of the street vendors live in town. Not sure where the farmers live, but again the soil is good round here! It is in an ideal place for a fort, but I would hate to be on rampart duty when the hoarded were marauding!!!