Caldas da Rainha is located about 80 kilometers (about fifty miles) north of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Founded by Queen Leonor in 1485, the town became known as a center of healing because of its hot springs. Today, this town of approximately 25,000 people is known for not only its hot springs but also for its beautiful pottery. Because of this, hotels in Caldas da Rainha are abundant. Looking for a destination close to the beach but also steeped in history for a week or a weekend? Caldas da Rainha is ready to welcome you. Whether you prefer deluxe or discount hotels, Caldas da Rainha can accommodate any budget. Once you’ve chosen Caldas da Rainha, cheap hotels can be found easily on EasyToBook.com.
While visiting Caldas da Rainha, be sure to visit Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo, reputed to be the largest church ever built in Portugal. There are two museums available; the Museu de José Malhoa, which houses art created by José Malhoa and his contemporaries of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and the Museu de Cerâmica, or Museum of Ceramics, which offers hand painted tiles, sculptures and painting from the last two centuries. Wind down at the Parque D. Carlos I, where you can walk among the flowers or go boating on the lake.