I Found a Forgotten Medieval Town in Portugal (No Crowds)

There’s a medieval town in Portugal that almost no one talks about. No crowds. No tour buses. No souvenir shops lining the streets. Just stone walls, wind, and a castle overlooking the countryside like it’s still guarding something. In this episode, we take you to Medieval Ourém — one of Portugal’s most overlooked hilltop towns — where fewer than twenty people still live inside the ancient walls. Why was it abandoned? Why isn’t it famous? And what does it feel like to walk through a castle that feels almost… untouched? High above modern-day Ourém, this forgotten village tells a story of power, faith, migration, and quiet resilience. From the imposing Castle of Ourém to the haunting Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Misericórdias, we explore a place that didn’t modernize for visitors — it simply remained. If you’re searching for: • Hidden places in Portugal • Medieval towns without crowds • Castles you can actually explore freely • Authentic travel beyond Lisbon, Porto, and Sintra • Quiet, cinematic destinations with real history This might be your next stop. Some places don’t scream for attention. They just wait to be discovered. 👇 Have you ever visited a place that felt forgotten in time? Tell us in the comments — we’re always looking for Portugal’s quiet corners. Chapters: 00:00 Portugal’s Most Overlooked Medieval Village 01:09 Where Is Medieval Ourém Located? 01:20 Not Easy To Reach — A Testament To Its History 01:45 Getting Lost on Medieval Streets 02:16 The Castle of Ourém 02:58 From Fortress to Noble Residence 03:33 Why Was Medieval Ourém Abandoned? 04:10 Fewer Than 20 People Still Live Here 04:46 Inside Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Misericórdias 05:27 Why Isn’t Ourém Famous? 05:45 Why Medieval Ourém Matters 05:55 The Perfect Medieval Experience (Without Crowds) 06:23 Some Places Wait to Be Discovered What I Used To Make This Video: MacBook Pro: https://amzn.to/3DEy1lZ iPhone 15 Pro: https://amzn.to/3DEy1lZ Samsung 23 Ultra: https://amzn.to/3DEy1lZ Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless Lavalier Microphone: https://amzn.to/3Pj2ZTf DJI Mini 3: https://amzn.to/3DP7imH Music from Artlist: https://shorturl.at/ujmrT Things I Use Living In Portugal: Samsonite Xenon 3.0 Checkpoint Friendly Backpack: https://amzn.to/4fFS7tl Travelpro Maxlite 5 Softside Expandable Carry on Luggage: https://amzn.to/3PEllOZ Pack Gear Hanging Suitcase Organizer: https://amzn.to/4iVmeQr European Travel Plug Adapter: https://amzn.to/41WU3uh