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This is one of the urban centers in the Western region that has experienced the greatest development in recent decades. It was during the 19th century that the town reached its greatest splendor, with the fashion for thermal spas, becoming frequented by the wealthier classes who sought the sulphurous waters for treatments. Another icon of Caldas da Rainha is its ceramics. The phallic-shaped pottery pieces are well known and date back to the reign of King Luís, who used them to give as gifts to friends. But more traditional ceramics also have an important core here. This activity has been documented since 1488 and has experienced a qualitative leap in the last two centuries, being one of the most creative sectors of recent Portuguese art.

What to do in Caldas da Rainha

Termas das Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Founded in 1485 by Queen Leonor, the Caldas da Rainha Thermal Hospital is the oldest in the world, with five centuries of existence. Over the years, the Thermal Hospital has evolved in terms of the differentiation of its treatments. These medicinal waters are used to treat respiratory, rheumatic, and musculoskeletal diseases.

Museu José Malhoa

Caldas da Rainha

Created in 1933, this was the first museum built from scratch in Portugal, designed by architects Paulino Montês (1897-1962) and Eugénio Corrêa (1897-1985). The José Malhoa Museum displays the largest collection of works by its patron and an important collection of 19th and 20th-century paintings and sculptures. Completing the collections are a section on Caldas da Rainha ceramics – centered …

Parque Dom Carlos I

Caldas da Rainha

Formerly a garden supporting the Thermal Hospital, the D. Carlos I Park, a true green lung of Caldas da Rainha, has extensive trees and lawns. Since its inauguration in 1892, it has been considered a traditional public promenade in the city, both for its recreational aspect (the lake has recreational boats) and for its cultural aspect (the space next to …

Praia da Foz do Arelho

Caldas da Rainha

A very famous beach with beautiful scenery and good conditions. The most surprising thing upon arriving at Foz do Arelho is the confluence of the Óbidos lagoon with the ocean. You can choose between the rougher waters of the Atlantic or the tranquility of the Foz do Arelho lagoon, great for children. Of indescribable beauty, it's the ideal place for …

Ermida de São Sebastião

Caldas da Rainha

Chapel built at the end of the 15th century, having been renovated in the 18th century. The south façade boasts a stone with a sculpted rosette. Internally, it has a wooden ceiling in the nave and a vault in the …

Miradouro de Boavista

Caldas da Rainha

Viewpoint with privileged views over the sea.

Miradouro de Salir do Porto

Caldas da Rainha

Viewpoint with magnificent views over the city and beach of Salir do Porto.

Igreja Nossa Senhora do Pópulo / Igreja Matriz das Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Manueline construction, built to be the chapel of the hospital founded by Queen Leonor. A single-nave church with a square chancel featuring a star-shaped vault. Highlights include the triumphal arch, the vaulted ceiling, the decorated bosses, the 16th-century wood paintings, …

Casa Museu São Rafael

Caldas da Rainha

The museum is housed in the former workshop of Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro. Here you will find a vast collection of ceramics from the Bordalo Pinheiro Factory on display.

Praia de Salir do Porto

Caldas da Rainha

A beach of fine, golden sand, surrounded by dunes covered in low vegetation and calm waters, located in a bay.

Chafariz das Cinco Bicas

Caldas da Rainha

Fountain with a sharply carved stone back. The central body is topped by pinnacles and flanked by volutes. Water flows from five spouts into a niche with three superimposed bowls.

Edifício do Hospital Termal Dona Rainha Leonor

Caldas da Rainha

A building of Pombaline and Neoclassical architecture, with construction and repairs in the 15th, 18th, and 19th centuries. From early on, visitors were attracted by the British-style architecture of the thermal baths, where the largest structure is the Thermal Hospital. …

Museu da Cerâmica

Caldas da Rainha

The Ceramics Museum was officially created in 1983 and is housed in the Quinta Visconde de Sacavém estate, acquired for this purpose by the State in 1981 and located in the historic area of ​​Caldas, near the former Bordalo Pinheiro …

Museu do Ciclismo

Caldas da Rainha

Opened in 1999, this museum presents a collection related to the history of cycling in Portugal.

Museu do Hospital e das Caldas

Caldas da Rainha

Housed in the former "Royal House" (so named because it was home to Queen Saint Isabel), this museum worked as a hospital for many years. In 1861, it underwent rehabilitation works, overseen by the engineer Pedro José Pezarat, and began …

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Where to eat in Caldas da Rainha

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Where to sleep in Caldas da Rainha

SANA Silver Coast Hotel
SANA Silver Coast Hotel

4 star

Located in the centre of Caldas da Rainha, a short distance from Óbidos, the new SANA Silver Coast Hotel offers a privileged location, in the centre of Portuga…

Casal da Eira Branca
Casal da Eira Branca

Accommodation located in the rural village of Infantes near the city of Caldas da Rainha, ideal for those who enjoy comfort, tranquility and personalized servi…

Caldas Internacional Hotel
Caldas Internacional Hotel

3 star

The Caldas Internacional Hotel in Caldas da Rainha, in the West region and recently refurbished, offers inviting and cosy spaces that provide the maximum comfo…

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Alvaiázere

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Figueiró dos Vinhos

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