On a hill in southern Portugal not far from Lisbon sits a medieval town surrounded by an imposing…read morestone wall with an ancient castle at one end. That town is Obidos, the castle is called Castelo de Obidos, and part of that castle has been turned into an inn and restaurant called, appropriately enough, Pousada do Castelo or "Inn of the Castle". The castle is one of the "Seven Wonders of Portugal" and it said that Obidos is so beautiful that the King of Portugal has symbolically given Obidos to his wife on their wedding day as a testament to his love. Pousada do Castelo was named Portugal's "Inn of the Year" in 2017. Our table sat in a niche in front of an ornate arched stone window overlooking the sprawling valley, lush vineyards, and neighboring small village. Our server, Jorge, could not have been nicer nor more professional. We found out later that he had left his ill mother at a local hospital in order to work his shift. The restaurant is simple yet luxurious with historic works of art and ancient tapestries adorning the walls and plush, comfortable chairs at each table. The inn's monogram adorns each plate. Jorge immediately brought out the standard Portuguese "couvert" ("cover" - €4/each), which was anything but standard in this case, including fresh breads and butter, local olives, and an EVO dip along with a bit of sea salt. The brown bread was absolutely delicious, crunchy outside with an array of toasted seeds and soft and warm inside. We also ordered a bottle of a robust Portuguese "Alandra" red wine (€16) and a liter of sparkling water (€3.50). I started with the Creme de Ervilhas (€6), a bowl of rich and creamy pea soup topped with a bit of crispy smoked ham that was perfectly seasoned. For my main course, I ordered the Lombinho de Porco (€23), a perfectly cooked, small pork tenderloin sliced into six thick medallions, sitting atop a creamy, savory chestnut sauce and pork reduction. The tenderloin was accompanied by a disc of asparagus risotto that was crunchy outside but still a little creamy on the inside. My wife decided on the Risotto de Cogumelos (€16), a simple yet delicious mushroom risotto with steamed broccoli that was perfectly prepared, not too thick and not too runny. The serving size was just right. Preferring sweets to soup, she followed the risotto with the Brisas do Lis (€8.50), a decadent 15th Century dessert made with eggs, sugar and almonds, similar to flan, and accompanied by a scoop of strawberry ice cream. Our meal was wonderful, made even better by our extraordinary and historic surroundings, an absolutely amazing view, and service that was friendly and attentive without being either overbearing or evasive. It was the best €93 (including tip) I have spent in recent memory, evoking this comment from my wife: "that was the best meal we have had in our three weeks in Portugal". CombatCritic Gives Pousada Do Castelo 9 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!

This hotel offers a wonderful unique experience. It is located in a medieval castle and has been…read moreopened to the public since 1951. Rooms are very comfortable and service is top notch. Right outside the castle and within the city walls are plenty of cafes, bars, restaurants and shops. As you walk around the walled city, you get great views of the surrounding areas.

A wonderful small resort with the most friendly staff! The location is a 5 minute walk from the…read moreocean. The staff went out of their way many times to make sure we had recommendations and everything we needed.

This property would be a great for IG. However, look beyond the shelves full stack of books. The…read morekitchen contains most interesting books about food and wine. I've also found my favorite Planet Earth book, along with space related books. Dining experience is exceptional. The sommelier is very knowledgeable and we not only had good food, we also learn more about the wine region. This place is a bit short staffed but we never had to wait for anything. Prompt and elegant are the two words came to mind as I think back my experience. This is one place I would return and hopefully such hidden gem hasn't been discovered and overwhelmed by tourist!

This was a delightful experience. It's tucked away immediately outside the castle walls. As an avid…read morereader I loved being surrounded by books. The food was delicious and the service was very good. We had the Alheira croquettes with garlic Mayo and Mushroom & Cheese pastry (awesome) for appetizers. Main course were octopus dish and filet mignon with cheese sauce (both excellent) and for dessert the salted caramel sundae was amazing. The orange meringue was meh. Wine, espresso & Ginga finished out the meal. Must try if your ever in the area.

Hotel Praia was a great stay for my wife and me while visiting Nazaré for three nights in early…read moreOctober. The hotel is in a great location, has convenient on site parking, puts out a great breakfast in the morning and has large, clean and quiet rooms. All this wrapped up for a very reasonable rate. Hotel Praia is centrally located across the street from the town's indoor farmers' market. The beach is two blocks away below the hotel. Along the way is a super market to stock your room and pick up any beach supplies and a great gelato store on the corner. The cross street above the hotel offers a pharmacy, hardware store, several clothing shops and the police station. To reach the hotel via car from the main highways, follow the signs to Nazaré then just drive into the town on the upper road that parallels the beach and make a right turn down the hill. When you see several taxis waiting, the hotel will be on the right side with the garage entrance just past the lobby entrance. The parking garage is super convenient and included in the nightly rate. It is the tightest garage though that I have ever navigated. Even in my small BMW 1 series sedan, I could not make any of the turns to the single lane ramps in one shot. Just be careful and you can escape without damage. Luckily we never encountered someone going in while we were headed out or vice versa. Breakfast is offered starting at 8am in a large room off the lobby. There are lots of tables to choose from. Each of the mornings, the offering was the same scrambled eggs, bacon, numerous cold cuts, cheese, breads with a toaster, fresh fruit, cereals, several juices and a complicated coffee machine. It took my wife three days to master that thing. Our room on the top floor was large and offered a side view of the ocean and beach from the balcony. The bed was comfy and the room blissfully quiet. We never heard anything outside our room or next door despite the hotel hosting a tour group on our first night. The bathroom was nice with plenty of hot water for the shower and even a stand-alone bidet. The room has plenty of storage, but only four hangers, a room safe and mini bar frig. My only gripe was the 24" wall mounted TV that was barely viewable from across the large room. We found everything to like about this hotel and all for a super reasonable rate. Do check them out if you are planning a visit.

This is the most adorable place in the city walls! First and…read moreforemost...let's talk getting there. If arriving by train....get a taxi up to the wall entrance. Do not be nervous...it's just a steep hike UP to the top with luggage then you hit the cobble stone streets. :) If arriving by bus...you are dropped off right outside the entrance to the city. If arriving by car...they will direct you where to park. The staff is SO friendly and helpful, with amazing suggestions for places to eat and drink. The places are very cozy inside the city walls and directly off the main shopping street. The city is very small but quaint and the hotel is exactly what one would hope for in a medieval walled village! We were lucky enough to have a 2 story home. Living room, loft, kitchen, dining room, bedroom, bathroom (nice tub), and wifi. Go to the market 1 street over and make breakfast for yourself....or pay the extra and get a buffet in hotel kitchen.

A Very clean within castle walls hotel that's worth staying. Front desk staff is multi ligual and…read morefriendly. Our Hotel room Bathroom had a wash bidet, was modern, and very well kept. They have a good size continental breakfast and they serve lunch and dinner there as well. This hotel is a very secret romantic get away stay. Highly recommend you stay there for both comfort and it's location. The only negative is that parking is very limited if you arrive late evenings or in the summer months.

From the owner: Small charming hotel, located in the historic town of Óbidos. We offer one bedroom suite, the Tower…read moreroom, and nine double rooms. Our restaurant, Comendador Silva, carefully decorated to welcome you, offers a menu inspired in what the west region of Portugal has best to offer.

We initially parked in the first spot for check-in and unloading, but were abruptly told we…read morecouldn't park there upon entering. Although we were directed to another spot, there was no apology for the confusion. The carpeted floors in our room were a bit disappointing and made it difficult to move luggage around. However, our twin room was spacious, which was a plus. The view, though more focused on the pool and our building rather than a resort vibe, was still pleasant. During our visit to the bar for the complimentary welcome drink, the bartender seemed a bit disgruntled, and there were some awkward interactions due to language differences. It felt a bit excessive that we had to return to our room to retrieve a card for the free drink. Overall, while I wouldn't go out of my way to stay here again, it did provide a good night's sleep. However, it was a bit noisy due to a busload of teens also staying at the property.

We stopped to MH Peniche just for 1 night, and we wished we had reserved for more days! The place…read moremight look a bit lonely at first, it's located outside of the main city but close to the beaches. Rooms are spacey, full of comforts, they have a very good wifi and a free bottle of water, which I find a great thing for guests in 4+ stars hotels. Breakfast was abundant and good, as well as the staff who were very helpful. They have a sauna place which is brand new (we loved it!), all in all a great place to go!

I definitely recommend this hotel! It is in a nice area with kind people that maintain the place!…read moreBeautiful to walk around and has lemon trees, a sweet and sour fruit they like to call Chinese lanterns, and many beautiful plants!!! Anna is a woman that owns the house and works there with here daughter and her granddaughter lives there too! Breakfast is amazing with fresh fruit and yoghurt, cereals, etc. They have wifi and you have to take a car, taxi or bike to get to the beach but it is definitely worth it to stay here!