Caldas da Rainha
Founded in the 15th century by Queen Leonor around therapeutic sulphurous hot springs, Caldas da Rainha is a Portuguese town in the Oeste region whose name translates roughly as "Queen's Hot Springs." The thermal hospital she established here is the oldest purpose-built institution of its kind in the world. The town is also known for its ceramic pottery tradition, a walkable centre with a dense food-and-drink scene, and vineyards in the surrounding area. Caldas da Rainha holds UNESCO Creative City status.
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- Population27,378
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.0 km2.5 mi
Nearest airports
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Caldas da Rainha: quick answers
Where is Caldas da Rainha?
Caldas da Rainha is in Oeste, Portugal, about 75 km47 miles in a straight line from Lisbon.
How do you get to Caldas da Rainha?
The nearest airport is Lisbon (LIS), about 1 hr 2 min away by road. The nearest train station is Caldas da Rainha, about 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Caldas da Rainha?
The warmest month is August, averaging 21°C70°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 11°C51°F. The wettest month is November, with about 91 mm3.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Caldas da Rainha?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 museums, 22 restaurants, 58 cafés and 10 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Caldas da Rainha?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Alcobaça, Torres Vedras and Peniche. Caldas da Rainha is listed among the day trips from Lisbon.