Caldas da Rainha or Foz do Arelho Private Transfer to Lisbon
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 09:42
Skip the long lines for taxis and the hassle of navigating public transportation when you depart to Lisbon Airport, Port or Train Station Gare Oriente. Book this private transfer and travel in comfort and safety from your Caldas da Rainha or Foz do Arelho hotel with a professional driver.Enjoy a hassle-free private transfer from your Caldas da Rainha or Foz do Arelho hotel, and experience a personal meet and greet. Sit back and relax in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle and get useful tips. 
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The Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo, also referred to as the Igreja Matriz das Caldas da Rainha is a quirky little church adjoined to the thermal spa. Indeed it was built as the private chapel for the spa in 1500. The style is mainly Gothic with a notable Manueline belfry which was completed several years later.
The architect of this small church was Mateus Fernandes, who's greatest work was the Imperfect Chapels (Capelas Imperfeitas) of the Batalha Monastery.
Inside the church is some fine azulejo tile...
The Chafariz das Cinco Bicas (Fountain of Five Spouts) in Caldas da Rainha was built in 1748 when the town was still a popular spa resort.
The five spouts are said to represent the Pleiades - the daughters of Atlas and sea-nymph Pleione of Greek mythology.
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The Museu de José Malhoa (José Malhoa Museum) is situated in the grounds of the beautifully landscaped Parque Dom Carlos I. As the name suggests it is home to the largest collection of Caldas da Rainha born painter, José Malhoa.
José Vital Branco Malhoa (1855-1933) is recognised as the most influential naturalist painter of the late 19th century. His work depicts Portuguese life, often rural, at the time with unrivaled skill.
The museum also hosts collections of sculpture, drawing and ceramics from the same period. Most notable amongst the other artists featured is Columbano...
Caldas da Rainha
The beach at Foz do Arelho is a natural wonder. To one side of the large sandy strip is the Atlantic Ocean, to the other side are the tranquil waters of the Óbidos Lagoon. The warm salty waters of the lagoon are ideal for kids and a variety of watersports, they are even said to have therapeutic properties.
On the seaward side of the beach the water is considerably colder and the waves can be much bigger. This is a fairly popular surf spot and the waves can get pretty good here.
The town of Caldas Rainha renown for its Louça de Caldas ceramics and the thermal springs from which the town derives its name 'Spas of the Queen'
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Closer view of the spa town of Caldas da Rainha popular with royalty due to its theraputic springs.
The chimney in the foreground is most likely something to do with the ceramics industry that the town is also known for
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The origins of the spa town of Caldas da Rainha lie in a journey made by the 15th century Queen Leonor to her father-in-law’s funeral in neighbouring Batalha. Upon coming across peasants apparently bathing in unpleasantly smelling water, the queen enquired as to their motivation and was informed that the waters held curative powers. Leonor, herself rheumatic, put the waters to the test and on feeling relief from her affliction, ordered the construction of a thermal hospital so that others might benefit.