Óbidos

Óbidos is one of Portugal’s best-preserved medieval towns, still encircled by its castle wall, which visitors can walk along for views over the red rooftops. Narrow lanes hide craft shops and the traditional ginjinha liqueur served in chocolate cups.

What to see

• Walking the walls of Óbidos Castle
• Rua Direita and the whitewashed, blue-trimmed streets
• Igreja de Santa Maria, in the town centre
• The international chocolate festival, held every March