Description: This magnificent Hotel Pousada is situated in a Castle in the old walls of Obidos, a fortified town in Portugal.
Obidos was the traditional gift given by the King of Portugal to his wife. This tradition commenced in 1282 when Dom Dinis gave the town to his wife Dona Isabel.
In those days, the sea came up to the walls of the castle but by the 15th Century the sea retreated and the land was cultivated.
This slow process can still be seen by driving 6 kilometers to Foz de Arelho which is located between the remains of Obidos lagoon and the present Atlantic coast with its long, sandy beaches.
The town has changed little over the years and still has narrow cobbled stone streets and white washed houses with blue trim and flowered window boxes.
The town is surrounded by 'centuries old' walls which can be 'interesting' to walkaround. Please note that care is needed - an acquaintance of the writer needed the assistance of the fire brigade to get down again!
Within these old walls, is the castle which has been converted to make one of the country's finest hotels - and one of the first to become a Pousada.
Pousada de Obidos has 4 double bedrooms, 2 twin bedrooms, 2 suites with double bed and 1 suite deluxe, all with private bathroom, air conditioning, Cable television, telephone, mini-bar, hair dryer, locker bathing gowns and telephone.
Facilities include air conditioning, restaurant, bar and terrace.
The restaurant specialises in regional dishes and in the nearby fishing port of Peniche there are also many excellent restaurants.