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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Trip to Spain and Portugal- Castillo de Obidos

The medieval castle situated at the top of Obidos is an iconic landmark in Portugal. I took these photos while walking along the paths around the castle












                                            View of the town of Obidos below from the Castle












Trip to Spain and Portugal- Obidos (15)

In my opinion, Obidos was the most colorful and beautiful town we visited on our entire trip. Walking on its narrow streets felt like flipping through a postcard album. The careful decoration and vivid colors on every corner and house made me feel like I was walking through a fairytale.

 

















Trip to Spain and Portugal- A short drive from Mafra to Obidos

 The drive from Mafra to Obidos is short and scenic, with interesting roadside views. We were struck by the beauty of the fields and villages we passed through, which were adorned by colorful houses









Coming closer and closer to the town of Obidos





Trip to Spain and Portugal- Mafra (14)- Mafra Palace Gardens

Although we didn't spend much time in Mafra, we were able to visit the Mafra Palace Gardens. Below are a few photos we took of the royal gardens, including a couple of beautiful wildflowers








Few Wildflowers



Mafra Palace Exterior