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Pousada Castelo Óbidos
Óbidos, Leiria, Portugal · Pousadas de Portugal · Core Luxury
In 1951 the castle Dinis gave Isabel became the first Pousada inside a classified national monument, the template for the whole network. Nineteen rooms sit in the 12th-century fortress and a 2013 wing, looking over Obidos's cobbles.
- 19 rooms
- Opened 1951
- Neighborhood: Obidos walls
About Pousada Castelo Óbidos
- The castle is counted among the Seven Wonders of Portugal; origins run back to an 8th-century fortress.
- Parque Dom Carlos I is about 6 km; the 2013 wing added keys without leaving the walls.
- Leiria District walled village; 19 rooms total after the contemporary addition.
History
The Pousada Castelo Óbidos is housed in a medieval castle originally gifted by King D. Dinis to Queen Santa Isabel in the 13th century. In 1951, it made history as the first property in the Pousadas de Portugal network to be established within a classified national monument. The hotel incorporates both the original 12th-century fortress architecture and a more contemporary wing added in 2013 to expand its capacity while preserving the site's heritage.
The setting
Inside the walled village of Obidos, Leiria District, in the castle itself.
Restaurants and bars
- Pousada restaurant — Restaurant · Traditional regional dishes reinvented · Chef Cláudia Santiago
- Restaurante da Pousada do Castelo — Restaurant
- Bar (Castelo) — Bar
- Bar (Receção) — Bar
- Pousada Castelo de Óbidos restaurant — Restaurant · Regional Portuguese cuisine · Chef Cláudia Santiago
Experiences
- Sleeping in a castle tower — Guests can sleep inside a castle tower in one of three suites, the most popular being Dom Dinis over two floors.
- Ramparts access — Exclusive access to part of the ramparts overlooking the village, with tables, and climbing the Dom Fernando tower.
- Regional dining — Traditional regional dishes reinvented by chef Cláudia Santiago, including cod à El-Rei Dom Dinis and brisa do Lis.
- Ginjinha de Óbidos tasting — Drinking a glass of the popular ginja liqueur, made from a local cherry, is an experience not to be missed.
- Medieval Market — Duels, street entertainers, games, taverns and medieval suppers, with costumed performers.
- Chocolate Festival — Workshops, show cooking, street food, activities and fashion shows featuring chocolate, held every year between February and March.
Amenities
- Gourmet restaurant serving regional Portuguese cuisine
- Bar and lounge area
- Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception and multilingual staff
- Golf cart shuttle service for luggage from town entrance
- Meeting and banquet facilities for events
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