By GoCaldas Team●15 October 2026
Run in a Royal Park, Kitesurf on the Lagoon and Skate for Free: Sports in Caldas da Rainha
From Parque D. Carlos I and the Mata Rainha D. Leonor woodland to the skate park, the Óbidos Lagoon and Foz do Arelho beach: where to play sport in Caldas da Rainha.
Caldas da Rainha has the natural setting and the facilities to make it a great place for sport. From running in the park to skateboarding, from kitesurfing on the lagoon to bodyboarding at the beach, there is something for every taste and level.
With family, as a couple or with friends, Caldas da Rainha is a good choice for a holiday, a weekend or a day trip with an active twist.
Sport in the city: park and woodland
In the city centre you can go for a run in Parque D. Carlos I, one of the most beautiful parks in Portugal, where the greenery surrounds a large lake. In summer you can hire a rowing boat on the lake.
Right next to it, the Mata Rainha D. Leonor woodland has several trails for running, walking or doing a workout in the shade of the trees.
Skate park
The skate park is on Rua Vitorino Fróis, on the old road between Caldas da Rainha and Foz do Arelho.
Free to use, it was built for fans of action sports such as skateboarding, BMX and inline skating.
Foz do Arelho and the Óbidos Lagoon
Less than 10 kilometres from the city is Foz do Arelho, with the Óbidos Lagoon and a long sandy beach.
You can run with the lagoon or the ocean as a backdrop but, above all, try water sports: paddleboarding, kitesurfing, canoeing, windsurfing, surfing or bodyboarding. If you want to learn to sail, the Escola de Vela da Lagoa sailing school is in Nadadouro.
For surf, bodyboard or skate gear, Surfoz Surfshop is in Caldas da Rainha.
Group running and walking
The “Não Fazemos Nem Mais 1…Km” running group takes to the city streets, running or walking, come rain or shine.
No registration is needed: just turn up with water, a light and plenty of energy. Check upcoming sessions on the group’s Facebook page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go running in Caldas da Rainha?
In Parque D. Carlos I and the Mata Rainha D. Leonor woodland in the city centre, or by the Óbidos Lagoon and Foz do Arelho beach.
Is the skate park free?
Yes. It is on Rua Vitorino Fróis, on the old road to Foz do Arelho.
What water sports can I do near Caldas da Rainha?
At Foz do Arelho and on the Óbidos Lagoon: paddleboarding, kitesurfing, canoeing, windsurfing, sailing, surfing and bodyboarding.
Do I need to register to run with the “Não Fazemos Nem Mais 1…Km” group?
No. Just turn up; upcoming sessions are posted on the group’s Facebook page.
More about Caldas da Rainha
- Best natural spaces in Caldas da Rainha
- What to do at Foz do Arelho
- Óbidos Lagoon
- Free things to do in Caldas da Rainha
- One day in Caldas da Rainha
This guide was put together by the GoCaldas team, the local travel guide to Caldas da Rainha. Please check opening hours and conditions before your visit.