The town of Óbidos in Portugal is famous for its annual International Chocolate Festival, which lasts for three weeks and attracts almost 200,000 visitors each year. The festival includes a variety of activities related to chocolate, such as chocolate sculptures exhibition, cooking shows, chocolate master classes, body painting, cake design, and competitions such as "Chocolatier of the Year" and "International Competition of Chocolate Recipes" that involve professional pastry chefs.

The festival is a paradise for chocolate lovers and a perfect opportunity to explore the picturesque town of Óbidos, characterized by its medieval walls, winding streets, and old whitewashed houses. The festival is open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and there are plenty of activities that don't cost extra, such as body painting demonstrations, show cooking by top chocolate chefs, and concerts.

For more detailed information about the programme and the tickets, please visit https://festivalchocolate.cm-obidos.pt/programa/