Many know Obidos, an ancient Portuguese village, with such well-preserved beauty that it is considered a national heritage. It is visited by many tourists but I only talk about it because from the ancient walls that surround the village you have a view of the Obidos Lagoon, a large wetland area but close to the sea, with numerous birds and animals that live there, pass by and can be observed: the area is protected. A little further on, towards the sea, there is Foz do Arelho, that is, the point where the swamp meets the ocean. The coast is very deep and sandy, the white beach widens and narrows according to the hours of the day. It is a seaside resort with a wild sea, where the waves crash violently, signs warn unwary tourists of the danger of the sea and the tides.
All very wild, oceanic atmospheres and a way of living on the sea that is decidedly different from Mediterranean standards.
Along the promenade, which still exists here and is called Avenida do Mar, right at the bottom there is a marisqueria, an exceptional fish restaurant, Cabana do Pescador. A large tank with fish and shellfish to choose from, but in general the pescado is super fresh and cooked well. Here I ate the proverbial sardinhas asadas, cooked on the grill, with a side of potatoes and vegetables, which are typically Portuguese accompanied by vinho verde, but you can also opt for the sangria which is served at the table, also prepared with white wine and full of fruit. On paper also the inevitable bacalhau and the cataplana, the Portuguese dish of fish and meat stewed in the characteristic copper casserole. Spending, obviously proportional to the chosen fish, but on the Portuguese average, no more than 15-18 euros each.
