Private Tour in Óbidos, Mafra and The Silver Coast
Private Tour in Óbidos, Mafra and The Silver Coast
Private Tour in Óbidos, Mafra and The Silver Coast
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Just the 2 of you, on your own private tour in an open-top convertible, visit the beautiful medieval town of Obidos. You will have an opportunity to wonder the narrow streets and browse the shops. You can walk the walls with amazing views of the surrounding countryside and finish of your visit drinking traditional Ginjinha de Óbidos (sour cherry brandy), which can be enjoyed in various places, preferably drunk from a small chocolate cup.
After walking the streets of Obidos, you can remain there for lunch, OR, with the roof down, drive out to the Obidos Lagoon and lunch by the beautiful beach of Foz de Arelho. Enjoy a lunch at one of the many cafes and walk the sandy beaches.
Once lunch is over, we drive to the town of Mafra with it's magnificent palace. Spend time wandering and being in awe of it's opulence before enjoying a coffee in the town.
Then it is time to return to your accommodation in Lisbon or Cascais/SIntra via the coastal road.
Itinerary
Obidos Village
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe medieval town of Óbidos is one of the most picturesque and well preserved in Portugal. You will find a well preserved castle within the walls, and a maze of streets and white houses that are a delight to stroll around. Santa Maria Main Church, the Misericórdia Church, the Church of São Pedro, the Pillory and, beyond the walls, the Aqueduct and the round-shaped Senhor Jesus da Pedra Sanctuary, are just some of the landmarks you could visit.. The local cuisine features bouillabaisse made with fish from the Óbidos Lagoon, which will taste even better if accompanied by the wines of the region of Oeste. Another attraction is the famous Ginjinha de Óbidos (sour cherry brandy), which can be enjoyed in various places, preferably drunk from a small chocolate cup.Foz do Arelho
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOn the confluence between the Óbidos Lagoon and the sea, Foz do Arelho Beach throws up the choice between two very different types of beach. On the one side the Lagoon, a place of great natural beauty with its banks covered in thick vegetation and its gentle waters ideal for children and windsurfing, benefiting from the breeze that normally blows here. On the other side, the open ocean, rough but without any significant undercurrents creating excellent surfing conditions with an EU Blue Flag testifying to the quality of the waters off this beach.Palacio Nacional de Mafra
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Includedhe sheer magnificence of the monumental architectural design of the palace, convent and basilica of Mafra bears witness to the opulence of the court of king João V. The summer residence of the royal family, the Palace includes various collections featuring works by mainly Portuguese, Italian and French artists working to royal order including Baroque painting and sculpture, religious vestments and ornaments and mural paintings by leading Portuguese artists The Basilica houses a set of six organs, unique worldwide and they come in addition to two carillons totalling 114 bells - 57 in each tower. Made in Antwerp in the 18th century, they are also the largest of their kind worldwide.
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