{"id":1582,"date":"2025-11-14T15:40:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T15:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartplace.pt\/christmas-magic-in-obidos\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T15:50:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T15:50:53","slug":"christmas-magic-in-obidos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartplace.pt\/en\/christmas-magic-in-obidos\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas magic in \u00d3bidos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-left\"><strong>The \u00d3bidos Christmas Market 2025 promises to be one of the most magical holiday events in Portugal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting on December 6, the charming medieval town of \u00d3bidos will once again transform into a winter wonderland filled with colorful lights, decorations, and family-friendly attractions. Visitors can enjoy traditional stalls offering handicrafts, regional treats, and festive specialties, along with parades, performances, and a play area for children. The atmosphere of the castle walls, combined with music, illuminations, and the scent of hot chocolate, makes this a truly magical place to get into the holiday spirit. The market will run until January 6, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"post-slider-block_107159915294e6e26a0f2de1857d3b7c\" class=\"post-slider\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n\n  <header class=\"post-slider__header\">\n\n    <div data-counter class=\"post-slider__counter tag\">\n      <span>01<\/span>\n      <span>03<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n  <\/header>\n\n  <sp-lide\n    class=\"splide post-slider__slider\"\n    data-splide='{\n      \"type\": \"loop\",\n      \"perPage\": 1,\n      \"updateOnMove\": true,\n      \"waitForTransition\": true,\n      \"gap\": \"var(--gutter)\",\n      \"pagination\": false,\n      \"arrows\": true\n    }'>\n\n    <div class=\"splide__track\">\n\n      <ul class=\"splide__list unstyled-list\">\n\n        \n        <li class=\"splide__slide post-slider__slide\">\n\n          <figure class=\"post-slider__figure\">\n\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" 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