Sightseeing
Fantastic day out - well worth a trip into the capital particularly if you have a rainy day. Can be combined with Tram 28 - see notes on Lisbon!
327 locals recommend
Lisbon Zoo
Praça Marechal Humberto DelgadoFantastic day out - well worth a trip into the capital particularly if you have a rainy day. Can be combined with Tram 28 - see notes on Lisbon!
Longer drive from the house but lovely change for a day trip - lots of surf schools and restaurants right by a beach which is split by a peninsula which has a lovely cliff walk.
19 locals recommend
Baleal Beach
BalealLonger drive from the house but lovely change for a day trip - lots of surf schools and restaurants right by a beach which is split by a peninsula which has a lovely cliff walk.
Closest golf course to the house, just 5 minutes drive. Last course designed by Seve Ballesteros
17 locals recommend
Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort
Closest golf course to the house, just 5 minutes drive. Last course designed by Seve Ballesteros
Well worth catching a ferry and spending a full or half day at this beautiful location, see the ferry company and restaurant we also recommend.
26 locals recommend
Berlengas Natural Reserve
Well worth catching a ferry and spending a full or half day at this beautiful location, see the ferry company and restaurant we also recommend.
Amazing kart track - we spend lots of time here! Ring in advance to book.
21 locals recommend
KIRO - Karting International West Region - ITD, Lda.
Ap 28 Estr. do UrmalAmazing kart track - we spend lots of time here! Ring in advance to book.
5 minutes drive from the house - mouth of the lagoon open to the sea and opposite Foz de Arehlo. Range of restaurants and so much sand you will always get a spot! Tidal and often has lots of places for children to paddle safely away from the full strength of the Atlantic ocean.
8 locals recommend
Praia do Bom Sucesso
5 minutes drive from the house - mouth of the lagoon open to the sea and opposite Foz de Arehlo. Range of restaurants and so much sand you will always get a spot! Tidal and often has lots of places for children to paddle safely away from the full strength of the Atlantic ocean.
Bom Sucesso Resort
27 Rua do ComércioAnother golf course just 10 minutes drive
Lots of watersports available during the summer month - kite surfing, pedaloes, canoeing, stand up paddleboarding
103 locals recommend
Lagoa de Obidos
Lots of watersports available during the summer month - kite surfing, pedaloes, canoeing, stand up paddleboarding
West Cliffs Golf Course
4 Estrada do Rio CortiçoAward winning course, just 7 minutes from the house
Fantastic beach, always space, has lifeguards in high season, can be rough but always beautiful, 15 minutes drive
40 locals recommend
Praia D'el Rey
Fantastic beach, always space, has lifeguards in high season, can be rough but always beautiful, 15 minutes drive
Praia d'el Rey Golf Course
Well established course just 20 minutes drive
Well worth a visit during a trip to Lisbon to see the views over the historic capital city
277 locals recommend
Miradouro Santa Luzia
Largo de Santa LuziaWell worth a visit during a trip to Lisbon to see the views over the historic capital city
Perfect way to see the historic old town. See our Lisbon write up for details!
14 locals recommend
Tram 28
39 Praça Martim MonizPerfect way to see the historic old town. See our Lisbon write up for details!
Great company to book a trip to Berlengas, have a more traditional ferry but also a speed boat which is really fun, also glass bottomed boat tour of the island. We found a half day trip was plenty of time and the morning is less busy at the harbour
BerlengaTours
Great company to book a trip to Berlengas, have a more traditional ferry but also a speed boat which is really fun, also glass bottomed boat tour of the island. We found a half day trip was plenty of time and the morning is less busy at the harbour
Food scene
Short drive (or lovely lagoon walk) from the house, do reserve a table to sit outside with lovely lagoon views, inexpensive with a good range of either snacks or full meals.
16 locals recommend
O Covão dos Musaranhos
Short drive (or lovely lagoon walk) from the house, do reserve a table to sit outside with lovely lagoon views, inexpensive with a good range of either snacks or full meals.
Hidden gem on the main street in Obidos, lovely views over the valley and great food at reasonable prices
Restaurante Alcaide
60 R. DireitaHidden gem on the main street in Obidos, lovely views over the valley and great food at reasonable prices
Bakery, bar, snack bar and restaurant all in one at Bom Sucesso beach. Lovely fresh seafood and the closest pizzas to our house! Also sell fresh bread and cakes
11 locals recommend
Bica da Lagoa
6 EM573Bakery, bar, snack bar and restaurant all in one at Bom Sucesso beach. Lovely fresh seafood and the closest pizzas to our house! Also sell fresh bread and cakes
tasca torta
79 R. DireitaBest chocolate cake in the world! Lovely small restaurant on the Main Street in Óbidos
XII Apóstolos
7 R. Josefa de ÓbidosSuper Italian, 1 minute from the main gate in Óbidos, great range of pizza and pasta.
Fantastic local food and wine, seating in the cobbled street in Obidos or hidden court yard are our favourites
Lounge
15 Rua Josefa de ÓbidosFantastic local food and wine, seating in the cobbled street in Obidos or hidden court yard are our favourites
Fantastic food with a very interesting menu of traditional Portuguese, Indian, Nepalese and even some Chinese - and all equally good! On the square at Martin Moniz so is 1 minute from the start or end of Tram 28 (see notes on Lisbon for details!)
Restaurante Aagan
Fantastic food with a very interesting menu of traditional Portuguese, Indian, Nepalese and even some Chinese - and all equally good! On the square at Martin Moniz so is 1 minute from the start or end of Tram 28 (see notes on Lisbon for details!)
Restaurant overlooking the harbour on Berlengas. Great seafood and home made burgers (including vegan)
Ocean and Sun Restaurant
Restaurant overlooking the harbour on Berlengas. Great seafood and home made burgers (including vegan)
City/town information
Caldas da Rainha
Great for open air markets
Óbidos Municipality
Super for sightseeing, shopping and great cafes/ restaurants
Harbour town wort a visit in its own right but also where you catch the ferry to Berlengas. Lots of parking directly at the harbour
126 locals recommend
Peniche
Harbour town wort a visit in its own right but also where you catch the ferry to Berlengas. Lots of parking directly at the harbour
Nazaré
20 R. do HorizonteFamed for surfing!
We love days out in Lisbon! We always travel in a big van as we are a large family and our top tip to avoid having to fight with inner city traffic is to always use the car park at the end of this description below - it is on the East of Lisbon in the modern Parque das Nacoes, not only is it the most beautiful car park in the world right on the water, it is a lovely 20 minutes walk up to Oriente Metro station. With a day pass on the metro for approximately 6 Euros you can visit all the sights of Lisbon (including taking the historic tram 28 all over the city). Tram 28 starts in Martim Moniz square (the side under the castle) and ends at Campo Ourique (Prazeres). Unless you are in Martin Moniz very early in the morning be prepared to queue - an alternative is to get on at the other end of the tram, we had a great day at the zoo, got an Uber to Campo Ourique (11 Euros for an XL car), easily got onto a tram and then rode back into the City for dinner!
Estacionamento Marina Parque das Nações
Passeio Adamastor, 1990-165 Lisboa
534 locals recommend
Lisbon
We love days out in Lisbon! We always travel in a big van as we are a large family and our top tip to avoid having to fight with inner city traffic is to always use the car park at the end of this description below - it is on the East of Lisbon in the modern Parque das Nacoes, not only is it the most beautiful car park in the world right on the water, it is a lovely 20 minutes walk up to Oriente Metro station. With a day pass on the metro for approximately 6 Euros you can visit all the sights of Lisbon (including taking the historic tram 28 all over the city). Tram 28 starts in Martim Moniz square (the side under the castle) and ends at Campo Ourique (Prazeres). Unless you are in Martin Moniz very early in the morning be prepared to queue - an alternative is to get on at the other end of the tram, we had a great day at the zoo, got an Uber to Campo Ourique (11 Euros for an XL car), easily got onto a tram and then rode back into the City for dinner!
Estacionamento Marina Parque das Nações
Passeio Adamastor, 1990-165 Lisboa
Foz do Arelho
Opposite Bom Sucesso and a fun day out
São Martinho do Porto
Lovely traditional resort with a unique shell shaped bay