# Things to see in Caldas da Rainha (Portugal): 15 places and when to go

> Caldas da Rainha is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Nature (2), Wildlife (2). The best known are Castle of Óbidos, Óbidos Aqueduct and Eburobrittium. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/caldas-da-rainha/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Portugal · 39.4008, -9.134
- **Places:** 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/historia/) (6) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/naturaleza/) (2) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/fauna/) (2) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/espiritual/) (2) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/gastronomia/) (2) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/senderismo/) (2)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** LIS Lisbon, 69 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Caldas da Rainha

The places in and around Caldas da Rainha, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Castle of Óbidos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/castelo-de-obidos/): Medieval Castle in Portugal · 4.8 km
- [Óbidos Aqueduct](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/acueducto-de-obidos/): Aqueduct in Óbidos, Portugal · 6.3 km
- [Eburobrittium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/cidade-romana-de-eburobrittium/): Cultural heritage monument in Óbidos, Portugal · 4.1 km
- [José Malhoa Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/museu-de-jose-malhoa/): Cultural heritage monument in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal · 5 m
- [Castle of Alfeizerão](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/castelo-de-alfeizerao/): Building in Alcobaça, Leiria District, Portugal · 11 km
- [Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/igreja-de-nossa-senhora-do-populo/): Church building in Caldas da Rainha, Leiria District, Portugal · 334 m
- [Pelourinho de Óbidos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pillory-of-obidos/): Pillory in Óbidos, Portugal · 4.8 km
- [Paul de Tornada](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/reserva-natural-local-do-paul-de-tornada/): Protected area in Leiria, Portugal · 5.2 km
- [Pelourinho de Alfeizerão](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pelourinho-de-alfeizerao/): Pillory in Alcobaça, Portugal · 11 km
- [Praia de São Martinho do Porto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/praia-de-sao-martinho-do-porto/): Beach · 12 km
- [Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Pedra](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/santuario-do-senhor-jesus-da-pedra/): Building in Óbidos, Leiria District, Portugal · 4.3 km
- [Adega Cooperativa da Vermelha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/adega-cooperativa-da-vermelha/): Winery · 15 km
- [Caminho do Mar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/caminho-do-mar/): Hiking · 14 km
- [NVR-Novos Vinhos Rainha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/nvr-novos-vinhos-rainha/): Winery · 3.1 km
- [Trilhos do Mar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/trilhos-do-mar/): Hiking · 10 km

## When to go to Caldas da Rainha

The best time to visit Caldas da Rainha is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 31 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 31 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 03 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 10 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 46 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 31 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 33 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 56 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 47 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 14 |

In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14. In June, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.

When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Caldas da Rainha

The nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS, Lisbon), 69 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=39.4008%2C-9.134)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.4008%2C-9.134)

## Other towns nearby

- [Lourinhã](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/lourinha/): 19 places · 21 km
- [Aveiras de Cima](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/aveiras-de-cima/): 18 places · 34 km
- [Santarém, Portugal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/santarem/): 22 places · 43 km
- [Leiria](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/leiria/): 57 places · 47 km
- [Entroncamento](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/entroncamento/): 19 places · 57 km
- [Alverca do Ribatejo e Sobralinho](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/alverca-do-ribatejo-e-sobralinho/): 21 places · 57 km

And all of Portugal, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Caldas da Rainha?

The best known: [Castle of Óbidos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/castelo-de-obidos/), [Óbidos Aqueduct](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/acueducto-de-obidos/), [Eburobrittium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/cidade-romana-de-eburobrittium/), [José Malhoa Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/museu-de-jose-malhoa/), [Castle of Alfeizerão](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/castelo-de-alfeizerao/). In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Caldas da Rainha?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14.

### How do you get to Caldas da Rainha?

The nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 69 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.4008%2C-9.134) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Caldas da Rainha as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).