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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.
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 (6) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (2) · Temples (2) · Food and drink (2) · Hiking (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 ÓbidosMedieval Castle in Portugal4.8 km
- Óbidos AqueductAqueduct in Óbidos, Portugal6.3 km
- EburobrittiumCultural heritage monument in Óbidos, Portugal4.1 km
- José Malhoa MuseumCultural heritage monument in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal5 m
- Castle of AlfeizerãoBuilding in Alcobaça, Leiria District, Portugal11 km
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora do PópuloChurch building in Caldas da Rainha, Leiria District, Portugal334 m
- Pelourinho de ÓbidosPillory in Óbidos, Portugal4.8 km
- Paul de TornadaProtected area in Leiria, Portugal5.2 km
- Pelourinho de AlfeizerãoPillory in Alcobaça, Portugal11 km
- Praia de São Martinho do PortoBeach12 km
- Santuário do Senhor Jesus da PedraBuilding in Óbidos, Leiria District, Portugal4.3 km
- Adega Cooperativa da VermelhaWinery15 km
- Caminho do MarHiking14 km
- NVR-Novos Vinhos RainhaWinery3.1 km
- Trilhos do MarHiking10 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.
- JanPossible9:31
- FebPossible10:31
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:10
- JunBest time14:46
- JulBest time14:31
- AugBest time13:33
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:47
- DecPossible9:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Aveiras de Cima18 places34 km
- Santarém, Portugal22 places43 km
- Leiria57 places47 km
- Entroncamento19 places57 km
- Alverca do Ribatejo e Sobralinho21 places57 km
And all of Portugal, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Caldas da Rainha?
The best known: Castle of Óbidos, Óbidos Aqueduct, Eburobrittium, José Malhoa Museum, Castle of Alfeizerão. 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 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.
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