about us
Meet the Team Behind the Best Hiking Trails of Óbidos
Óbidos Adventures was born from a simple idea: to create meaningful experiences through nature, local culture, and genuine connection.
We believe walking is one of the most authentic ways to discover a place, step by step, with time to observe, feel, and connect. That’s why we created trails that reveal what many visitors to Óbidos miss: hidden paths, serene landscapes, and untold stories beyond the usual routes.
More than just walks, we offer guided journeys led by those who truly know and love this land, locals who explore it daily and share not just the way, but what it means.
Whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple, with family or friends, our mission is to help you discover the most authentic and inspiring side of Óbidos, with time, calm, and purpose.
Collect moments, not things.
And let those moments take you somewhere unforgettable.
Lu Muniz Spencer
Lu Muniz Spencer’s passion for the outdoors began in her childhood in Brazil. As a teenager, she competed in bodyboarding and won several national titles. At 18, she moved to Europe and ended up in Portugal, where a three-month surfing trip in 1989 became one of the most memorable chapters of her life.
Captivated by Portugal’s natural beauty and tranquil coastline, she developed a special connection with the country’s nature and rhythm.
Today, Lu brings that same spirit to Óbidos Adventures. Her love of nature, curiosity about hidden paths, and joy in sharing stories turn every walk into a meaningful experience, rooted in place, culture, and real connection.
Sean Spencer
Sean Spencer grew up in Southern California, where his love for the ocean sparked a lifelong connection to the outdoors. As an exchange student, he learned Portuguese, a skill that would later lead him to Portugal and to Lu, his adventure partner and wife of 35 years.
Before settling in Portugal, Sean built a career in international affairs while exploring the mountains and coastlines of the American West, covering hundreds of kilometers on foot. Surfing, hiking, paddleboarding, and yoga were part of his rhythm, always searching for balance and meaning in nature.
Today, that same spirit drives his role at Óbidos Adventures. With a calm presence, an eye for detail, and a genuine interest in people, Sean helps shape some of the best hiking trails in the region, each walk designed to inspire reflection, connection, and discovery.
Our Family
At Óbidos Adventures, family isn’t just a bond, it’s the way we live and work.
What began as a shared love of nature and travel has become a way of life. Each trail is imagined, walked, and guided by people who know these lands deeply and care for them as if they were their own.
Together, we create the best hiking trails in Óbidos, journeys through tranquil forests and hidden paths, shaped by trust, local vision, and a deep respect for the place we call home.
