Castelo de Óbidos, Obidos

4.6 stars? what on earth? This is a fantastic and beautiful walled city. So much history. Get up nice and early, before anyone else is awake and walk the length of the parapet walls imagining yourself as a medieval knight (I did), take in the views of the rolling hills and orchards of Obidos, jump back down and walk the cobblestone streets through the labyrinth that is this town, find all the lovely blue and white tiled walls with the images of saints (and sinners?) - this place is still standing and still beautiful centuries and centuries since it was established.

Hilltop castle with beautiful streets, manicured homes, stores and restaurants. This is a must visit. Make sure to find the gates to the grounds outside the castle walls. The panoramic scenery is gorgeous.