Óbidos Christmas Village | 2023 Dates, Locations & Must-Knows!

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When it comes to the best Christmas destinations in Portugal, perhaps no location is more magical than the walled hilltop city of Óbidos, which becomes a full festive village every year during the holiday season.

With a variety of food stands, activities, vendors and shows, the Óbidos Christmas Village (Óbidos Vila Natal) is an ideal Christmas outing, especially for those day tripping from Lisbon, which is only about an hour away.

If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Óbidos Christmas Market is like, then we’re here to help.

Read on for an overview of Óbidos Christmas Market, with official dates, hotel recommendations, and locations.

NOTE: This is a Christmas market we haven’t personally visited yet, so all the information below is taken from official sources for your reference! If you have any personal tips from first-hand experience to add, let us know in the comments so we can improve this guide!

Óbidos Christmas Village Dates

According to the event’s official website, this year’s edition of the Óbidos Christmas Village will take place from Nov 30 – Dec 31, 2023.

Óbidos Christmas Village Locations

The Óbidos Christmas Village typically takes place in and around the Castle of Òbidos.

Óbidos Christmas Village 2023 Hotels

Looking for a place to stay nearby while you visit Christmas markets? Here are some recommendations:

Official Óbidos Christmas Village Website

For the most up-to-date information and announcements, be sure to visit the event’s official website.

Help Us Improve This Óbidos Christmas Village Guide!

We’re constantly striving to make articles on this site more informative for our readers, so let us know in the comments if you’ve been to Óbidos Christmas Market and if there are any tips or must-knows you’d like to share.


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