Óbidos (Santa Maria), Leiria, Address available on request

Charming House T4 Óbidos

Charming villa close to the famous and historic village of Óbidos of Roman origin as well as the fantastic beaches. 
Recovered property, with contemporary elements that complement the original architecture, of the rustic house. 

The property is located in a countryside, very quiet and safe, about 1 hour from Lisbon and 15 minutes from Caldas da Rainha.

The property consists of two independent houses connected by a porch.

The south wing house 
Large living room with double height ceilings, open space kitchen, windows to east and west.
Bathroom.
Large room

House in the north wing, with two floors 

ground floor,
living room and kitchen, open space, windows to east and west.
Suite

Floor 1
two bedrooms and a bathroom

exterior
west
swimming pool, garden, dining and leisure space next to the kitchen.

Spring
garden, forest, parking and firewood porch.

The nearest beaches 
Rei Cortiço Beach
An extensive beach with almost 11 km of sand, which connects to Praia do Baleal de Peniche.

Bom Sucesso Beach, ÓbidosBom Sucesso Beach
Beach located between the sea and the lagoon of Óbidos, where the river and the sea meet.

Óbidos
The medieval village of Óbidos is one of the most characteristic and well-preserved in Portugal.
Close enough to the capital and located on a high point, close to the Atlantic coast, Óbidos had a strategic importance in the territory. Already occupied before the Romans arrived in the Iberian Peninsula, the town became more prosperous from the moment it was chosen by the royal family. Since King D. Dinis offered it to his wife D. Isabel, in the century. Xiii, it belonged to the House of Queens who, throughout the various dynasties, benefited and enriched it. It is one of the main reasons why so many churches are found in this small town.

Within the walls, we find a well-preserved castle and a labyrinth of white streets and houses that enchant those who walk there. Between Manueline porticoes, flowered windows and small squares, there are several reasons to visit, good examples of religious and civil architecture from the town's golden age. 

The Mother Church of Santa Maria, the Church of Misericórdia, the Church of São Pedro, the Pillory and, outside the walls, the Aqueduct and the Sanctuary of Senhor Jesus da Pedra, with a round plan, are some of the monuments that justify a careful visit. As well as the Municipal Museum of Óbidos, where the works of Josefa de Óbidos are located. It was, in the century. Xvii, a reference painter and a woman with an irreverent artistic attitude in her time. His paintings reflect his apprenticeship with great masters of the time such as the Spaniards Zurbarán and Francisco de Herrera, or the Portuguese André Reinoso and Baltazar Gomes Figueira, his father.

Any time is good to visit Óbidos. Due to the love stories that are told there and the medieval atmosphere, it is an inspiring suggestion for a romantic or simply quiet weekend. And if it includes a night's accommodation at the castle, then the setting will be perfect. 

In the local cuisine, the fish stew from the Óbidos Lagoon stands out, even better if accompanied by the wines of the Demarcated Region of the West. Another attraction is the famous Ginjinha de Óbidos, which can be enjoyed in several places, preferably in a chocolate cup.

Throughout the year, a program of events brings some entertainment to this small town, but undoubtedly the most popular are the International Chocolate Festival, the Medieval Market and the Óbidos Christmas Village, in which the village is decorated with motifs alluding to the season. Also worth mentioning are the Folio - Óbidos International Literary Festival, Sipo - Óbidos International Piano Week, the Latitudes Festival - Literature and Travelers and, more recently, the Óbidos Vila Gaming that give a special atmosphere to the place. Since 2015, it has been a Unesco Creative City of Literature.

Not far away is the extensive sandy beach of Praia d'El Rey, where golfers can enjoy a golf course overlooking the Atlantic Sea. Passing through the city of Caldas da Rainha, whose history is also linked to the House of the Queens, is the beach of Foz do Arelho, connecting the Óbidos Lagoon to the sea. A good place for a seafood and fresh fish lunch or for a late sunset afternoon by the sea. 
Text from Turismo de Portugal. 
Energy Rating: E 
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