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Inspiration<\/a>><\/span>Itineraries<\/a><\/p>\n

By GoCaldas Team\u25cf<\/i>May 20, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Shop at a 500-Year-Old Market, Visit the World\u2019s Oldest Thermal Hospital, and Eat Like a Local: One Day in Caldas da Rainha<\/h1>\n
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One hour north of Lisbon, Caldas da Rainha packs history, ceramics, art and food into a walkable city centre. Here is how to spend a perfect day, from morning to sunset.<\/p>\n

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Art and ceramics around every corner of Caldas da Rainha. Photo: GoCaldas<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n
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One day in Caldas da Rainha: What do to, see, and eat: If you\u2019re looking for a destination that\u2019s out of the ordinary in Portugal for a full-day visit, Caldas da Rainha<\/a> could be the perfect choice.<\/p>\n

Located between the mountains and the sea, in the beautiful West region, the city combines history, art, gastronomy and nature. In this full-day itinerary, we\u2019ll show you everything the city has to offer \u2013 ideal for families, couples and even solo adventurers!<\/p>\n

Related: Best natural spaces in Caldas da Rainha<\/a><\/p>\n

Why visit Caldas da Rainha<\/h2>\n

Before we start this itinerary, it\u2019s worth understanding what makes Caldas da Rainha such a special place to visit. Founded at the end of the 15th century by Queen Leonor, the city was born from the existing medicinal waters. However, as time went by, it became an artistic center where ceramics gained enormous prominence on the national scene, where we can highlight its museums, the Thermal Hospital, Pra\u00e7a da Fruta or the majestic D. Carlos I Park.<\/p>\n

How to get to Caldas da Rainha<\/h2>\n

Caldas da Rainha is just an hour\u2019s drive from Lisbon, more or less 90 kilometers, making it the ideal day trip. The city can be reached by:<\/p>\n