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We start our tour in Óbidos, extraordinary medieval village distinguished as world heritage by UNESCO. Walking through Óbidos, surrounded by walls and battlements, little churches and temples, is traveling in history. Founded by the Celts and successively occupied by Romans, Visigoths, and Moors, in 1148 was conquered by D. Afonso Henriques, first king of Portugal. For more than 500 years Óbidos was part of the dowry of all Portuguese queens. For its strategic position has joined the famous pentagon defensive fortresses outlined by the Templars. After visiting it´s most important historical places, strolling through its streets, you can still enjoy local crafts and drink the famous liquor, ginjinha de Óbidos.
The next step in our journey is the typical fishing village of Nazaré, place of delicious fresh fish and giant waves which are considered the best in the world for surfing.
The prime big-wave season is in winter (roughly October to March), with peak months from November to February, when powerful Atlantic storms generate the massive swells that the Nazaré Canyon amplifies.
From its natural viewpoints, whether strolling through the village, it´s possible to see the extraordinary beauty of the coastline, the sand, the rocks beaten by the sea, and the white houses.
