ÓBIDOS PORTUGAL - Walking the Walls Despite My Vertigo & Delicious €1 Ginja in Chocolate Cups
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- Опубликовано: 23 сен 2021
- ÓBIDOS is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Portugal. We had a wonderful time visiting twice in August 2021 during the Medieval Festival.
The first time with our friend Deano, when we tried the famous local liqueur, Ginja.
During our second visit, we show part of our 8km walk from our village housesit along the Ecovia do Arnóia, one of the many walking trails in Portugal.
Keep in mind that Óbidos can be very busy, as this beautiful town is only 1 hour from Lisbon, so it's advisable to come early in the morning or in the afternoon to avoid the tour buses! Also, that way you'll have a more pleasurable experience when walking around the many sections of the walls which don't have safety fences!
We had a wonderful time in Óbidos, and would recommend it to anyone who wants to experience an amazing walled town!
SECOND VISIT WITH FAMILY
Ma & Gaz came to visit in August 2022, so of course we had to visit beautiful Óbidos:
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This is on my 'to visit' list!
It's such a great experience. Try to go early in the morning or in the afternoon to avoid the tour buses, as it's not that nice having to pass people on the wall! ~ Mandy
Loved it. I freaked out on parts of the wall also. Lol. Love the Ginja too, glad it's still only 1 euro. You're lucky, hardly any tourists. Ah, Casal Garcia my favorite vino verde. Did you see the cool aquaduct there too?
Hi Cindy! Yes, we saw the aqueduct but I didn't get any footage of it! 🤣 I'd decided to wait until Óbido to try Ginja and was glad we we did, as it's not only the home of Ginja but has the cheapest prices for it in a chocolate cup! I love Casal Garcia vinho verde... such a lovely light summer drink! ~ Mandy
🙈🙈🙈I felt dizzy and sick just watching that 🤣 What a beautiful place x
Hahhha... you and me both, Gaynor! I'm so proud of myself for making it all the way around! Thank you for your lovely comment! ~ Mandy
Your videos are simple and good, me and my friends will be moving to Porto for our jobs and are really interested in travelling around Portugal. I subscribed your channel as a guide on places to visit in a budget friendly way. Keep going ❤️😄.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! It's always wonderful to hear that we have helped people through our videos! I love Porto - it is a magical city. I would so recommend you watch our Porto Photography Museum video - it is free to enter and is a magnificent 17th century building... my favourite building in Porto! ~ Mandy
Big thumbs up to Mandy for walking those walls, you're braver than I would be
She did really well considering her legs were really trembling in certain sections. It's a good place to face your fears. 😬 ~ Lee
Hi Lee and Mandy. My husband and I really enjoyed your latest video about Obidos. We wanted to learn more about you, so we went to your About page. Wow, so interesting! we started traveling after Tim retired in 2009. Now we have an apartment tht we bought in Chiatura, Georgia. Over the summer we were in Turkey. Now, we're back in Chiatura, doing a little more renovation, until we can travel again. We were wondering about the $20.00 a day. Is that just for food? That must be tough to do in the EU countries. We'll continue to follow your journey. Thanks so much for sharing. xx
Thank you for your interest, Christina. We understand why you chose Georgia. Such a lovely place. I can't remember Chiatura. Is it in the wine growing region? Our $20 each per day is an average that sometimes we are under but often in Europe we go over. That includes everything including food, accomodation, travel and extras. Difficult in Europe which is why we go slowly and stop occasionally to house sit which is what we are doing now in Portugal to reduce our expenditure. 😊 ~ Lee
@@FrugalTravellers That sounds like such a great idea, about the house sitting. the $20.00 each, makes more sense. We want to look into a home exchange, when we're done with the renovation. Right now we can't get into the EU countries, which is really frustrating, because we can't visit our daughter in the Netherlands. I hope this covid, thing is over soon. Safe travels!
Perfect timing - my wife and I will be visiting Portugal in March and Obidos is on our list of places to visit. Looking forward to walking those walls!
That's brilliant, Royce! I hope you have a great time! It can be chilly and rainy in Portugal in March so be sure to pack warm clothes and a raincoat 😃 I wish we'd spent longer in Óbidos as there are so many lovely little streets and great places to visit. Hopefully we'll be housesitting in the area again as would love to see more! ~ Mandy
We’ll be there in late Feb!
@@spyhunter66 We hope you have a wonderful time and good weather! ~ Mandy
Oh Óbidos! Now I have saudades, however you’ve made me smile too! I love it there… I’ve been several times, not just because I had my Portuguese lessons just outside the walls, but it is just so charming I brought people visiting, there too!
Mandy, you did so well on those walls! I’m not afraid of heights but those narrow spots got to me! If you are there when it gets colder, the Ginja with hot chocolate - OMG!
We're glad this helped bring back good memories for you, Jen. What a wonderful place to study in. 👍 Mandy did struggle a bit on the walls but was very brave and it was well worth it! Hope you get to visit again one day. 😊 ~ Lee
@@FrugalTravellers Yes, brave Mandy!! I will be back (as this is the area I plan to live in) and look forward to spending plenty of time there... my teacher still teaches at Óbidos. Thank you for such a delightful video!!
Hi Lee and Mandy, I truly enjoy watching your videos. You guys have given me so much information about Portugal. I finally visited Portugal with my family and we loved it! We went to Porto, Lisbon, day trip to Fatima, Batalha, Nazare, and Obidos. The castle in Obidos is truly amazing. Looking forward to your next video!
Thank you so much! We're so pleased you enjoy our videos and that they were helpful to you during your trip to Portugal, which sounds amazing! Our aim is to provide practical information and prices, and it's always so lovely hearing positive feedback that indicates we're on the right track! We haven't been to Batalha, and have only passed through Fatima on the bus, but you certainly chose some great places to visit! We look forward to hearing from you again soon! 😃😁 ~ Mandy
Loved this video on Obidos. I got my girls to watch it as we went there when they were quite young. The only thing they both remembered was an open hand statue on a roundabout just outside the village. They only remembered this as there was a dead snake between the thumb and forefinger. Funny the things children remember.
Haha. I love this story. It is amazing what some kids remember. Finding a dead snake would certainly stick in your mind. I'm not sure if that statue is still there. We didn't notice it. Thanks for watching! 😊 ~ Lee
Those pear and the beautiful views are everything.😁 I’m here watching.❤️❤️
We're so pleased you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching 😃😁! ~ Mandy
I love your contend and how you recorded is very simple and natural!! Well done 👏
Oh, that's so lovely! Thank you for your kind comment! ~ Mandy 😁😀
The depth of the wall is indeed impressive. Haha Mandy I can feel you with these stair steps and this walk down the wall…But most seriously it’s a bit dangerous. Oh yeah the ginja is so typical ! . Obidos is really pretty. Nice share
Thank you for your lovely comment, Nadelina! That walk around the walls certainly tested me but I'm so pleased we did it! My main regret is that we didn't have more ginja 😃😁 ~ Mandy
Yay! I’m early here.✌️😁❤️
Well done, you! 😁😃 ~ Mandy
I'm quite good with heights, but not when there's no railing to stop you from going over! I start worrying I'm going to trip up and go over the edge and plummet to my doom. I remember the Silves castle being like that.
I'm the same with heights, but was talking myself through it... and that seemed to work. Unfortunately Silves castle was closed when we went there but it looks so interesting from photos I've seen and our friends' vlog, Two Creative Travelers. We'll have to go back some day! ~ Mandy
Yikes. I’m a lot better with heights than I used to be but not when there’s a drop like that and no barrier. Looks like a lovely place, though.
It's such a beautiful place! The wall walk is pretty scary in places but was such a great experience! ~ Mandy
Omg!! I felt nauseous when you showed over the edges all the time but it will still be on our wish list. Happy travels
Hello Tanya. I'm pleased that I'm not the only one who thinks that was scary 🤣 It was worse in some areas of the wall than in others, but was still an amazing experience! ~ Mandy
@@FrugalTravellers we were impressed that you kept going!! And can’t wait to try the liquer!! And the flour coated lunch.
@@tanyasteadman4819 Hahhhha... I'm such a messy eater 🤣 There are a few restaurants inside the walls but we left it too late to have lunch, so just grabbed something quick, and inexpensive of course 😁 ~ Mandy
@@FrugalTravellers we rewatched this today, love this place. We’ve been to Carcassone 2016, I think that is what started the love affair with old towns and city walls and the secrets that they hold!! Then 2018 Lucca, Orvieto, San Gimignano and Siena. Looking forward to some messy eating ourselves, bring on 2022 Australia!! Let us out hehe
We were there last week and managed to walk part of the wall between rainstorms. It’s incredible that people live and drive within these walls. We will be back to this beautiful place again soon.
Glad you got to walk the walls despite the weather. I'd hate to be up there if it is slippy underfoot! 😳
I can't imagine taking a car inside. The roads are so narrow! Thanks for watching! 😊 ~ Lee
After watching this we got in the car and went to Capinha D'Obidos in Obidos to get a Pao Chourico for us. We also went to sit at the Church. And oh man was it nice.
Keep the food tips coming!
It's always lovely to hear that our videos are helpful and informative, so thank you for sharing your experience! We love finding bargains and that was the best we found within the walls of Óbidos. Did you walk the walls? ~ Mandy 😀😁
@@FrugalTravellers No, we have not walked the wall. Need to build up some courage for that one :P
@@MySilentCrossing My top tips for walking those walls: 1) wait for a clear day with no wind, 2) don't go during the holidays or the weekends. We had a great time, but I was so scared in certain places... and that was on a windy, busy day! ~ Mandy 😀😁
Mandy, you did so well along the wall, I felt a little vertigo myself. Although I would give it a go. Great video you two 😊👍😆
Thank you so much, Stephen and Yhana! I really had a few tricky moments on that wall but it was so worth it to get those spectacular views! I'd go back in a flash and actually explore the town and museum and beautiful bookstore! ~ Mandy
Wow “only” a 7km walk😄You both must be so fit. Looks like a beautiful place that’s worth the detour. Thanks for sharing😊
Hello allis0n! Thank you for your lovely comment & it's great to hear that you enjoyed our visit to beautiful Óbidos! 🙏😀 We walk everywhere, so 7km each way was a pleasant hike🚶♀️🚶♂️ and well worth it to see such an amazing place!
Did you see our recent visit to Óbidos with Ma & Gaz? It was a brilliant day trip from Nazaré and we had the town to ourselves for the first hour! Here's the link and we hope you enjoy the video! ~ Mandy 😀😁
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@@FrugalTravellers Thanks Mandy. I'll definitely check out your new Obidos video😃
Another great video. I’ll be there in a few weeks. Can’t wait!
Thank you, Deena! We hope you have an amazing time in Óbidos... and we'd definitely recommend getting up early to have the walls to yourself! ~ Mandy 😀😁
👋hello sir beautifully portugal 🇵🇹❤
That's very kind of you, Gurpreet, thank you! 🙏
Just loving watching you guys explore. Portugal is one of our favourite places and you guys are giving us real travel vibes.x
Thanks so much for watching, Katrina and glad you are enjoying them. When we first came here we didn't plan to stay so long but we are loving it so much we'll find it difficult to leave. It's a pleasure to show you around! 😊 ~ Lee
What a great idea serving liqueur in chocolate cups. Yum!
We totally agree, and think this should be more widely adopted!😁🤣 ~ Mandy
That wall is insanity, Mandy you are amazing 👍👍👍
Thank you, Leslee! It was crazy indeed, and would never be allowed in Oz... which is what makes it even more fun to do 😁😃 ~ Mandy
Wow that looked scary, even with my two new knees i doubt i would risk it, thanks, enjoy.
TBB! One of our favourite viewers! 😁🙏 Congratulations on your new knees and we wish you a speedy recovery! And yes, best leave the Óbidos city walls for now... the stairs can be a bit tricky 😃 ~ Mandy
Very interesting presentation. BTW the info about the bus service worked out quite nicely. Thanks again!
That's great to hear! Thank you again for the correction from Este to Oeste! How much were the single and return tickets from Caldas da Rainha to Óbidos on Rodoviária do Oeste? ~ Mandy
@@FrugalTravellers 1.95 single fare
@@lovecuba2 Thanks for sharing that. It's great value! ~ Mandy
Another wonderful location making it hard as to what visit for our first trip. I suppose we need to visit more than once. 😀 Also appreciate the menu shots. I freeze the frame and look up items in my dictionary only to discover not everything is there. 😢 I suppose many menu items are local specialities that a dictionary wouldn’t have. I guess I’ll have to try everything then! 😀 Love your videos. 🇵🇹
Thanks so much for the lovely comment. 👍 Yes the hardest thing is translating menu items as there are many regional dishes never mentioned in dictionaries and in different regions often the same dishes have different names. So confusing 😃 The best solution is to try everything! 😉😊 ~ Lee
Hello, my friends!
Thanks for sharing with us. Obidos is a beautiful place. Have a happy day.
Greetings, Henri Olivier
Thank you, Henri Olivier, for your lovely comment! Óbidos certainly is beautiful and we had such a great time there! ~ Mandy
Another fantastic adventure - thank you. And another place to visit!
Thank you, Gena! We love Óbidos and would return in a flash! ~ Mandy
We love visiting the castle. It's spectacular. I'll have to try the Ginja next time.
Every time we get the bus between Lisbon and Caldas, we love looking over at Óbidos. I think that beautiful walled town looks like something out of a fairytale! We thoroughly enjoyed our ginja in a chocolate cup... so tasty! I just wished we'd had another one 😀😁 ~ Mandy
What a great video! We cant wait to visit here next year. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
Thank you, Zato! We hope you have a wonderful time in Óbidos, as it's such a beautiful place! ~ Mandy
Ohhh LOVE a ginjinha shniffty! Glass and fruit for me please.
We love the ginjinha and never turn down a chocolate cup either! 😉😊 ~ Lee
What a lovely couple who are....love your videos
Thank you so much, Pedro, for your lovely comment! We're so pleased you enjoy our videos, and would like to thank you for taking the time to comment! ~ Mandy
One of my favorite places in PT...luv luv luv thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your lovely comment, Maria! We agree, Óbidos is magical! ~ Mandy
Very nice video about this amazing beautiful village.
Thank you, Luis! We always appreciate your lovely comments, and are happy you enjoyed this video about beautiful Óbidos! ~ Mandy
another very good video...the road snacks are really good and so cheap one does not need sandwich from home ;) have a good time!!
Thank you! Those hot choriço sandwiches were so tasty and were just what we needed! We're happy you enjoyed the video! ~ Mandy
Very beautiful always connect you
That's very kind of you, thank you! ~ Mandy
I wish they put on a fence or guard just like in Avila Spain and charge the fee for it. I only walk not even haft way because there no guard or fence. I was bit scare.. Thanks again for great video always. Happy travel.
Thank you for your lovely comment. Being Frugal Travellers, I'm so pleased they don't charge for this experience 😁😃 It certainly is very scary in places for anyone with a fear of heights, but I'm really happy we did it! ~ Mandy
A gnat's c**k away from 4k subscribers - well done!
Hahhha... so close! 🥳🎉 We would say please share with your friends but we're not into the habit of begging for subs 😆👍 Our viewers are the discerning sort, and don't feel the need to follow the trend 😁🙏♥️ ~ Mandy
Are you planning to go back to the Algarve for the winter ?
@@bearders22 Lee would love to go back to the Algarve... we'll see what housesitting gigs we have lined up. At the moment January and February are looking pretty sparse so we might head back to Portimão for 2 months 😁😃 ~ Mandy
🤣 The flour!
Hahhha... I think I'd actually brushed some off as well. I am such a messy eater 🤣😁 ~ Mandy
Wow 🤩 great video! What is your tip advice for finding renting needed for D7 application por favor? Appreciated, blessings 🦋🌺
Hello Carolina. Thank you for your lovely comment. Re: renting a property for a D7 visa, there are some excellent Facebook groups that provide great information and advice. We swear by the British Expats in Portugal FB group - I'm sure questions like yours have been asked and answered recently! ~ Mandy
Bombocas...😋👍🏻
They were delicious! I wish we'd bought the mixed box for €10 😃😁 ~ Mandy
I'D be needing to go to the loo if I was on top of those walls with no railing, all right.
You and me both 🤣😁 ~ Mandy
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Thank you for watching and for commenting! 😃😁🙏 ~ Mandy
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Hey guys, where is your nice videos about how much things cost in there, we love the travel videos but more we need is actual living issues where u are, take care
Hey GP. That's a very good point! Our Frugal Travel Costs videos for Bulgaria and Estonia took weeks to make and didn't do very well, so at the moment we would rather keep on top of our recent travels and incorporate Frugal Travel information into those.
Remember that we've been housesitting since July so it's €0 for accommodation 😁🤣 What other costs of living would you be interested in? ~ Mandy
Hi
I am travelling from Faro airport to Lagos to Budens on Saturday. I have a few questions you may be able to help me with.
1. Do you recommend bus or train travel for this journey?
2. Do I need euros for public toilets in Portugal?
3. Do I need Google translate because I do not speak Portuguese?
4. Do I need warm clothing?.
Loving your videos and way of travelling. This is certainly the future for me.
Hi Julie. We'll answer your questions as best we can.
1. Sorry, we don't even know where Budens is so can't help you there. 😞
2. Yes if they are pay toilets. Often they are free. There are always free ones in supermarkets if you are struggling.
3. Google translate is sometimes helpful but don't worry. Virtually everyone in the Algarve speaks English.
4. Weather is quite pleasant at the moment but a jumper/sweater for the evenings would be advisable.
Hope this helps. 😊~ Lee
Amazing! So Euros for toilets.
Budens is west of Lagos.
I prefer train travel but if I have caught the bus from the airport to the bus station in Faro I may as well continue to Lagos...
Then a local bus from Lagos to Budens.
I am going on a Workaway volunteering placement.. frugal travel... indeed I hope.
Have you a video about house-sitting? That's so interesting.
Thanks SO much for your answers.
I am loving your you tube videos. My hubby and I are definitely
Definitely going to Porto now to eat those plates of the day and explore the city.
@@julieeggleton9743 Thank you for your lovely comment and taking so much from our videos. We're actually working on a housesitting video at the moment so that might be out in the next couple of weeks.
Re: trains vs buses - trains are actually cheaper in the Algarve than the local bus company. I'll put a link in a comment below to the Portuguese train website... we use it often.
Good luck on your WorkAway - it'll be great to hear how it goes! ~ Mandy
@@julieeggleton9743 I love Porto! It's such a magical city...and it has the cheapest and best value Menus do Dia of anywhere we've been in Portugal! We made loads of videos from there as loved it so much 😃😁 ~ Mandy
What month were you there? We are thinking late late to mid May 2022
Hello Kat. We were there housesitting near Óbidos in July and August. We went there twice, with one day being cold and cloudy, and the other day being sunny but windy. Fingers crossed you have good weather! ~ Mandy
Is there a way to see the views without walking the walls?? I don't think I can handle the heights without a least the small wall.
Some sections are easier and less scary than others. You could ascend the steps, admire the views and then go back down without walking the walls. It's all quite lovely. 😍
@@FrugalTravellers Thank you for your reply, I'll be there soon and I'm looking forward to it very much. And thank you for all the videos, I've been watching them to learn more about what I want to see in Portugal
@@carlah5341 It's always wonderful to hear that our videos are proving helpful for people planning a trip to Portugal, as it gives us a boost on those days when the laptop goes slow and editing seems to be an uphill battle 😉😂 Our aim is to share our travels and to provide practical information and prices Hearing positive feedback from viewers like yourself show us that we're on the right track. Thank you for taking the time to comment! ~ Mandy 😀😁