Markets and independent shops in Caldas da Rainha

Markets and independent shops in Caldas da Rainha

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   Mercado Semanal

   Feira, Weekly Market

   Caldas da Rainha's weekly market is held every Monday. The market is a great source for cheap basics including clothes, shoes, linens, tools, and housewares. Plants and small animals are also for sale here. A few kiosks serve down-home Portuguese cooking.

   Mon 07:00–14:00

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   Mercado do Peixe

   Fish Market

   Formerly located on Praça 5 de Outubro (which was popularly called Praça do Peixe, "Fish Square"), the city's once lively open-air fish market was moved into this more subdued indoor location. The move has meant fewer customers and fewer vendors, also a result of Portugal's growing dependence on supermarkets. But the fish market is still the place to find fresh fish and seafood caught in the waters near Caldas. When you buy here, you're buying local.

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   Bordallo Pinheiro Factory Store & Outlet

   You can find Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro's (1846–1905) ceramic creations all over the world. But what better place to buy your decorative and useful fruit-, vegetable-, plant-, and animal-shaped wares than at the source? The most popular design might be the cabbage-shaped soup tureen. The Golden Girls had one proudly displayed in their kitchen.

   Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00, Sun 14:00–19:00

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   Centro Comercial D. Carlos I

   This two-storey shopping centre is in the middle of town. The centre is dominated by small businesses. You'll often find yourself attended to by the shop owner.

   Mon–Sat 08:00–20:00, Sun closed

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   Coccodrillo

   Fashion for children up to 14 years old. This is the sole Iberian branch of this Polish chain.

   Mon–Fri 10:00–13:00 & 14:00–19:00, Sat 10:00–13:00 & 14:30–19:00, closed Sun

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   Drogaria das Caldas

   Don't let the name mislead you, Drogaria das Caldas does not have drugs or medication. Their products are for personal and household hygiene and beauty. They carry an extensive selection of Portuguese soaps that make good gifts. They also have various retro beauty and hygiene items.

   Mon–Fri 09:30–19:00, Sat 09:30–13:00, closed Sun

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   Feira de Velharias

   Flea Market

   This monthly flea market in the park offers a great variety of goods for sale, from dishes to records and towels to clothing to home décor.

   2nd Sun of each month 09:00–17:00·Free entry

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   La Vie Caldas da Rainha Shopping Center

   formerly Vivaci Centro Comercial

   The largest shopping mall in Caldas da Rainha has four floors with 60 shops and services, including clothing, gifts, home décor, a large appliance and electronics store (Rádio Popular), a bookstore (Livraria Bertrand), and a supermarket (Auchan). The centre includes a food court with 15 restaurants (both Portuguese and international) and a five-screen cinema (Cineplace). Clothing stores include several owned by Zara parent company Inditex: Bershka, Lefties, Oysho, Pull & Bear, Stradivarius, and Zara Kids (but not Zara itself). Other international brands include Calzedonia, Claire's, Intimissimi, and Flying Tiger Copenhagen. The 440-space garage offers 2 hours of free parking.

   09:00–23:00 daily

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   Mercado de Santana

   Located at the confluence of Alvorninha, Rio Maior, and Benedita (Alcobaça), Mercado de Santana claims to be Portugal's largest open-air market. Variety from clothing to animals and housewares to fruits and vegetables. Prepared food is also on offer.

   Sun 07:00–14:00

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    Mercearia Pena

    More than just a grocery store, Mercearia Pena has been selling quality traditional Portuguese foodstuffs since 1909. Especially noted for its home-ground coffee, the small shop also carries cod, sausages, cheese, spices, cookies, dried legumes and fruits, and more.

    Mon–Fri 09:00–13:00 & 15:00–19:30, Sat 09:00–13:00

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    Praça da Fruta

    Farmers' Market

    Caldas da Rainha's central main square, Praça da República, hosts Portugal's only daily outdoor farmers' market, located here since the 15th century. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, you can buy bread, cheese, flowers, Caldas' famous pottery, and other handicrafts. The most typical of local produce is the pêra rocha (rock pear).

    07:00–15:00 daily, except 1 Jan & 25 Dec

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    Sportino

    This local sportswear chain was founded in Bombarral in 1982. They carry international brand names—like Adidas, Levi's, Nike, Puma, Timberland—as well as new names to explore. Their forte is footwear, but you'll find clothing and accessories here as well. They also have "Premium" (Rua Almirante Candido dos Reis / Rua das Montras 54) and "Outlet" (Rua Heróis da Grande Guerra 98A) locations in Caldas as well as an authorised retail location of Barcelona clothier Desigual (Rua Heróis da Grande Guerra 98).

    Mon–Sat 10:30–13:30 & 14:30–19:30, Sun closed

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    Surfoz Action Sports

    Surfoz Surfshop

    For your surfing, skating, bodyboard, BMX, and other action sports needs.

    Mon–Sat 10:00–20:00, Sun 14:00–20:00

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    Loja do Ca**lho!

    This shop offers various styles of ceramic decoration, with an emphasis on the phalluses for which Caldas is renowned. They self-censor their name, which includes a rude Portuguese word for phallus.

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    Centro Comercial Avenida

    This small shopping centre is rather old-school, but it refuses to die. It doesn't get as many visitors as in days past, but several businesses have managed to survive. It's not worth a special trip, but if you happen to be on the avenue, pop in for a look around.

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    Centro Comercial Rua das Montras

    This small, cozy shopping centre was opened in 1985. The centre's several shops are largely devoted to gift items. It's a good place to browse when you need ideas on what to get for the hard-to-shop-for person in your life. It offers a convenient passage between Rua Almirante Cândido dos Reis (Rua das Montras) and Rua Alexandre Herculano (Rua do Jardim). It has an entrance to the Europeia Hotel.

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    Ramiro

    In business since 1952 and now owned by the founder's son, Ramiro offers ready-to-wear and made-to-measure men's clothing. Products on offer include suits, shirts, ties, hats, and overcoats.

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    Executiva

    Fine ladies wear for work or festivities.

    Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00, Sat 09:30–19:00, Sun closed

19. BuyCheese shop

    Dona Quitéria

    60 Praça da República

20. BuyFarmers market

    Agribeps Peças Lda

    Rua António Oliveira 40

21. BuyFlea market

    Expoeste - Feiras, Exposições, Espectáculos e Congressos

    R. Infante Dom Henrique 2

22. BuyBookshop

    Livraria Alfarrabista Liliana Queiroz

    Rua Tenente Sangreman Henriques Nº 34

23. BuyCraft shop

    LC Negocios

    R. Pedro Nunes 101

24. BuyBookshop

    PITAU

    Rua Dom João II 16

25. BuyCraft shop

    Provoca Arte

    R. Vitorino Fróis nº10 D 10 D

26. BuyRecord shop

    Silver Tentacle

    Rua Almirante Cândido Reis 64

27. BuyCraft shop

    Sweet Presents

    R. Dr. Miguel Bombarda 60 loja E

28. BuyCraft shop

    Linhas e Cores

    R. do Cel. Soeiro de Brito 36

29. BuyCoffee roaster

    O Cantinho do Sabor

    63 Rua Manuel Mafra

    Closed · opens 7:30 am tomorrow·Limited wheelchair access

30. BuyChocolatier

    Bombondrice

31. BuyAntiques

    Casa da Avó

    8 Rua Raúl Proença

32. BuyCraft shop

    H M Gifts

    136 Rua dos Heróis da Grande Guerra

33. BuyArt shop

    LC Loja do Ceramista

    Rua Pedro Nunes

34. BuyBookshop

    Parnaso

    10 Rua Cândido dos Reis

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Caldas da Rainha (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Place data from Overture Maps.