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Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha is a city in Portugal's Oeste region, about 10 km from the Atlantic Ocean and 90 km north of Lisbon. Absent from most travellers' itineraries, this charming city is a great place to experience authentic Portugal without hordes of tourists. Caldas—as locals call it—offers visitors countless experiences to enjoy: a beautiful park, a bustling farmers' market, several museums, shops, restaurants, cafés, and bars. For visitors seeking a beach holiday, Foz do Arelho and Salir do Porto in Caldas municipality are popular destinations.

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  1. DrinkCafé

    Café Central

    Founded in the 18th century, this café on the city's main square serves a variety of light meals and desserts, as well as coffee and tea.

    08:00–19:30 dailyLimited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options

  2. DrinkCafé

    Pastelaria Baía

    Rei das Cavacas

    "The King of Cavacas" (and other regional sweets) sits on the plaza by the thermal hospital. Grab a coffee, a pastry, and an outside table to relax and watch.

    Daily 07:30–20:00Wi-Fi · Outdoor seating

  3. DoBowling alley

    Bowling Caldas

    Ten lanes of bowling plus snooker, video games, and Thursday karaoke. The restaurant's menu includes salads, omelets, fish, meat, pizza, pasta, and a kids' menu. Beverages include coffee, soda, milkshakes, hot chocolate, beer, wine, and liquor. Bowl. Eat. Drink. Repeat.

    Wed–Mon 11:00–00:00 (closed Tue)M W Th EUR 4/game, F–Su & holidays EUR 4.50/game

  4. DrinkCafé

    Pastelaria Dona Leonor

    Enjoy a variety of pastries and other sweet treats with your coffee. There is plenty of seating inside. If it's a nice day, try to snag one of the limited outside tables, which face onto Parque D. Carlos I.

    Sun–Fri 07:30–19:00, closed Sat

  5. DrinkCafé

    Caldas Bar

    Caldas Bar 1955

    Founded in 1955, this bar is reputed to serve the best bifanas (thinly-sliced marinated pork cutlet sandwiches) in Caldas.

    08:00–20:00EUR 2-5

  6. DrinkCafé

    Venezia Caffè

    Found at the crossroads of Caldas' main shopping streets, Venezia Caffè offers an optimal spot for people watching. Get yourself a coffee, pastries, or gelato and sit outside or inside, depending on the weather.

    Sun–Fri 07:19:30, closed Sat

  7. DrinkCafé

    Central Bar Caldas

    Central Bar's vibe is cool and artistic. The bar's windows offer views of the Bairro Lisbonense neighborhood and of passing trains.

    Mon–Thu 13:00–02:00, Fri 13:00–03:00, Sat 14:00–03:00, Sun 14:00–01:00

  8. See

    Praça da República

    Republic Square

    The city's grandest public square hosts the daily farmers' market and is called Praça da Fruta (Fruit Square) by the locals. The plaza is surrounded by many examples of fine architecture. Don't miss the lovely pink old city hall and several Art Nouveau buildings. You can find a respite from urban explorations with drinks and pastries at the kiosk on the plaza's southwestern end or at one of the area's many cafés. You might wish to also visit the square after the farmers' market finishes for the day, in order to appreciate the beautiful patterns of the stone calçada portuguesa pavement.

    24 hours dailyFree · Wheelchair accessible

  9. Drink

    Citrus Coffee

    Citrus serves coffee and healthy food. They offer a smoothie and juice bar. Located on Praça da República, its first floor (2nd to Americans) offers a nice view of the plaza and its farmers' market. Several vegan options are available. Citrus offers alfresco seating.

    Mon–Sat 09:00–19:00, Sun 10:00–19:00

  10. Buy

    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

  11. See

    Fonte Luminosa

    Luminous Fountain

    Although Bairro dos Arneiros is a lively residential area, Fonte Luminosa is one of Santo Onofre's few sights of interest for most visitors. This modern fountain, renovated in the summer of 2020, shoots jets of water illuminated by coloured lights. While you're here, check out some of the restaurants, cafés, and shops around and near the square.

    24 hours dailyFree

  12. See

    Largo Frederico Ferreira Pinto Bastos

    You will find this small, pleasant square in the Bairro Além da Ponte section of Santo Onofre. Away from the usual tourist track, this urban pocket provides a glimpse of typical life in a Portuguese neighbourhood. You may wish to sit at one of the outdoor cafés, or you can grab a beverage or light meal at one of the surrounding eateries and enjoy it on a public bench. The disused water pump served as the population's source of well water back in the days before homes had indoor plumbing. A few trees lend the square a feeling of city oasis. On Saturdays, the square hosts Mercadinho Das Águas Santas, a small market of handicrafts, culture, and food.

    24 hours dailyFree

  13. See

    Largo Rainha Dona Leonor & Largo Dom Manuel I

    These two adjacent squares lie in the heart of Caldas' Historic Zone. Largo Rainha D. Leonor—also known as Largo da Copa—houses both buildings of the thermal hospital and provides access to the park. Largo D. Manuel I has the Chafariz da Rua Nova water fountain as well as a more modern fountain. Both plazas are picturesque and offer excellent viewpoints for photos. You can find a few cafés and restaurants on or just off the squares.

    24 hours dailyFree

  14. See

    Praça 5 de Outubro

    Antiga Praça do Peixe

    This square used to host the fish and seafood market until it moved indoors elsewhere in town. Nowadays, the plaza is a centre of dining and nightlife, with numerous restaurants, cafés, and bars. Many feature outdoor seating. Music and other entertainment often grace the square. The square's name means 5 October and commemorates the 1910 revolution in which King Manuel II was deposed and Portugal was established as a republic.

    24 hours dailyFree

  15. Eat

    TBAC - The Bread And Coffee

    Quirky fast food, ice cream, coffee, and more.

    Mon–Fri 09:30–18:30, closed Sat SunEUR 3-10 · Wi-Fi

  16. DrinkCafé

    Café Capristanos

    35 Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito

    Open now · closes 9 pmWheelchair accessible

  17. DrinkCafé

    Café Bica Doce

    17 Rua Augusto Batista de Carvalho

    Open now · closes midnight tomorrowOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

  18. DrinkCafé

    Café Bordalo

    Largo Frederico F. P. Bastos, 12

    Closed · opens 7 am tomorrowOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

  19. DrinkBar

    Bar Beirão

    3 Rua Bernardino Simões

    Open now · closes 9 pmWi-Fi

  20. DrinkCafé

    Local Café

    8 Largo Dr. José Barbosa

    Open now · closes 10 pmOutdoor seating

  21. DrinkCafé

    Café Rosa

    Largo Conde de Fontalva

    Outdoor seating

  22. DrinkCafé

    Café Zaza

    Rua Tomás dos Santos

    Wi-Fi

  23. DrinkCafé

    Chá de Mel

    Avenida 1.º de Maio

  24. DrinkCafé

    Tunel

    10 Hemiciclo João Paulo II

  25. DrinkCafé

    Café Belver

    Rua Vitor Hugo Mendes da Silva

    Wi-Fi

  26. DrinkCafé

    Europa

    Praceta António Montez

  27. DrinkCafé

    Gula Café Bar

  28. DrinkCafé

    Bites & Bitaites

    R dos Herois da Grande Guerra 39

  29. DrinkCafé

    Café trave negra

    R. Dom João II

  30. DrinkCafé

    Cyber Net em Caldas da Rainha

    Rua Raul Proença 19B