ÓBIDOS - DESCRIPTION
To the visitor this charming small
and fortified town is suggestive of a medieval film set. It has
been carefully preserved and its inhabitants take careful pride
in maintaining the architectural image of days gone by.
Impressive 18th Century blue tiles line the walls within the
southern gate that is appropriately known as Porta da Vila and
acts as the main entrance to the town. Besides its historic past
importance, the Igreja de Santa Maria is also the resting-place
of the Count of Dijon, D. Joăo de Noronha and his wife D. Isabel
de Sousa whose tombs were finely sculpted c. 1525 by Nicolau
Chanterenne. On the opposite side of the square to the church is
a Manueline pillory adorned with a fishing net that symbolizes
the efforts of the local fishermen who unfortunately failed to
save the Queen’s son from drowning at sea. The ancient town walls
have been restored over the centuries and the castle itself has
been carefully turned into a charming Pousada.
The town was also the permanent home of a competent lady painter
of the 17th Century. "Josefa de Óbidos" as she is commonly known,
was born in Seville but her Portuguese father who was also a
painter brought her back to Óbidos at the age of six where she
was to remain for the rest of her life. Not withstanding the
high quality of her work the fact that she as a woman of that
time and was given public commissions and accepted in society,
makes Josefa de Óbidos an exceptional artist in history.
The small museum alongside the main church has a few of her many
remaining works. Reasonably close to the town is the Santuário
do Senhor da Pedra that was built as from 1740. This odd
architectural hexagonal shaped church stands quite alone on the
landscape and was sadly only completed as a building in this
century.
A Ilustre Casa de Ramiro
Decorated in a rustic manner this restaurant offers a varied
menu and maintains a varied selection of wines. Accepts Credit
Cards and closed on Thursday.
Rua Porta Vale - Óbidos
262 959 194
Alcaide
Located within a historic building of the area the menu is typical
of the region and check on the dish of the day. Accepts Credit
Cards and closed Monday.
Rua Directa - Óbidos
262 959 220
Josefa D'Óbidos
A restaurant named after the Óbidos famous painter. A good and
varied menu. Accepts Credit Cards.
Rua Dom Joăo de Orneis - Óbidos
262 959 228
O Barco
A small restaurant located within an old restored house. It offers
a selective menu where quality and price is well considered.
Accepts Credit Cards and closed Sundays and Mondays.
Largo Dr. Joăo Lourenço - Óbidos
262 950 925
Pousada do Castelo
Located within the Óbidos Pousada the menu and service is in
harmony with the usual high quality associated with their
restaurants. Accepts Credit Cards.
Pousada do Castelo - Óbidos
262 955 080
Săo Rafael
The unusual décor of this restaurant is showcases of local
ceramic and glazed pottery. The menu is representative of
the region. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Mondays.
Rua Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, 53 - Caldas da Rainha
262 839 383
O Calderăo
The cuisine centres around fish although there is also some
alternatives meat dishes. Closed Sunday and accepts Credit
Cards.
Urb. Quinta de Săo José, Lote 21 - Óbidos
262 959 839
Sabores d'Ialia
As the name suggests this is restaurant for Italian
specialities and homemade pasta. Accepts Credit Cards.
Rua Eng. Duarte Pacheco, 17 - Caldas da Rainha
262 845 600
Supatra
A modest restaurant that offers a menu with based on Thai
cuisine. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Mondays.
Rua General Amilcar Mota - Caldas da Rainha
262 842 920
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