Timeline
16:51
Grab a coffee and a cavaca at Pastelaria Baía. Sit outside on the plaza by the thermal hospital to people-watch and soak up the early afternoon warmth.
17:16
Walk 8 minutes WNW to Chafariz das Cinco Bicas. This grand baroque fountain with five spigots is the perfect spot to wait for the light. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the stone.
17:36
Watch the sunset. The golden light fades as the sun dips below the horizon to the west.
17:56
Head 10 minutes back toward the center to Café Central. Founded in the 18th century, this historic spot on the main square is open late enough for a digestif or tea as the evening sets in.
Local tip
Pastelaria Baía opens at 07:30, so you have plenty of time to start your visit. Café Central stays open until 19:30, which covers the sunset window on this date.
Check before you go
- Pastelaria Baía hours: Mo-Su 07:30-20:00
- Café Central hours: Mo-Su 08:00-19:30
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Caldas da Rainha (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).