We will be travelling from Sintra to Coimbra and one route goes through Obidos and one route goes through Tomar. Is there one that people would recommend over the other? We do not have time to do both. Thank you!
Posted by
Cascais, Portugal
1826 posts
I prefer Tomar, partly because of the hordes of people in Obidos. Tomar has the Convent of Christ above the town that is pretty spectacular. The city center is pretty small but there are some good restaurants.
Obidos is the more picturesque of the two, IMO. But the crowds come close to ruining it.
I agree with the recommendation of stopping at Alcobaca or Batalha. I prefer Alcobaca, personally.
Posted by
San Diego, California
31 posts
I have been to both and much prefer Tomar. See the Convento de Cristo, the aqueduct, the quirky matchbook museum. Stop at Castelo de Almourol.
Posted by
Tel Aviv
15794 posts
If that's your only opportunity to see a hill town, I would say Obidos. It's touristy, yes, but it's a hill town. I loved the monasteries of Alcobaca and Batalha.