Medieval towns of Óbidos from Lisbon with delicious Lunch

 

Discover Óbidos' fascinating medieval heritage and relish a delicious lunch. Óbidos is the capital of romanticism, is one of the most picturesque and beautiful villages of Portugal. The monuments have a grand architecture fully of stories and unraveling  mysteries. The name "Óbidos" probably derives from the Latin term oppidum, meaning "citadel", or " fortified city". The municipality had its origin in an early Roman settlement near the foothills of an elevated escarpment.  The region of Óbidos, extending from the Atlantic to the interior of Estremadura Province along the rivers and lakes has been inhabited since the late  Paleolithic.