Caldas da Rainha | Caldas da Rainha |
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The foundation of this locality is deeply connected with Queen D. Leonor, the wife of King João II, who, in the 15th century, ordered the construction of equipments to help patients enjoying the benefits of those thermal waters. Caldas da Rainha is one of the most important spas in Portugal which, throughout the times, have been demanded by the majority of Portuguese Kings with the purpose of making their annual cure. Hospital Termal Rainha D. LeonorThe legend says that, one day in 1484, the Queen Leonor found a group of peasants bathing in foul-smelling waters by the roadside. She stopped to inquire about this oddity and was told that the waters possessed curative powers. She decided to try them for herself. She was pleased to find that she was quickly relieved of some affliction she had been suffering. On that site, the queen ordered a thermal hospital built so that others may enjoy the relief that she felt. Gastronomy
HandicraftCeramic potteryUtilitarian housewares, such as plates, bowls, platters, mugs, and tureens; and purely decorative items, such as caricature figurines and ceramic phalluses of various sizes. One of the most popular decorative figures is Zé Povinho, a bearded peasant everyman character created by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro. A symbol of Portugal and the Portuguese people, Zé Povinho appears in many jocular, defiant poses. Embroideries of Caldas da Rainha The designs used are spirals, spiders and hearts, while the colours are blue, brown, the colour of honey or cinnamon. Places to visitCasa Museu de São Rafael Museu José Malhoa RestaurantsA LareiraAddress: Rua da Lareira 35 Alto do Nobre, Estrada da Foz, 2500-593 Nadadouro Tel.: +351 262 823 432 Open hours: 12:00 – 15:00 y 19:00 – 22:30 Closing days: Tuesday Specialties: Fish: Sopa de Peixe à Pescador; Massinha de Garoupa com frutos do mar; Lombo de Garoupa gratinado à Lareira; Arroz de Lampreia; Cataplana de Peixe; Ensopado de Enguias; Robalo Assado. Meat: Chateaubriand com Espargos; Cabrito assado no forno; Perdiz à Beirão; Arroz de Pato Escondido; Carré de javali com molho zimbro e moscatel; Espetada de perú com ananás; ensopado de borrego à Antiga; Lombo de pata negra com molho mexicano. Desserts: Tarte de Frutos Secos; Bolo de Mandioca; Baba de Moça; Soufflé frio de trouxas das Caldas com mel sobre uva calda. This Restaurant is located between Caldas da Rainha and Foz do Arelho, and has three dining rooms. it offers a varied menu and quality service. The dishes are inspired by the traditional Portuguese cuisine, with the sophisticated touch of international cuisine. Adega do Albertino Address : Rua Júlio de Sousa 7, Imaginário, 2500-312 CALDAS DA RAINHA Tel.: +351 262 835 152 Closing days: Sunday evening and Monday Specialties: Appetizers: Chouriço serrano; Alheira frita de Sendim; Salada de polvo; Moelas; Requeijão. Fish: Ensopado de enguias; Bacalhau à Lagareiro; Arroz de cherne com camarão; Caldeirada de lulas; Arroz do mar; Bacalhau à Adega; Espetada de lulas com camarão. Meat: Costeletas de borrego no churrasco; Bifinhos de Réco à Adega; Tornedó grelhado; Posta à Adega; Entrecosto com vinho, mel e amêndoas; Caldeirada de borrego; Carne de porco à portuguesa; Arroz de pato; Cozido à Portuguesa; Galo assado no forno. Desserts: Trouxas de ovos escondidas; Encharcadinha com whisky; Pêra borrachona com trouxa; Doce de café; Qualquer coisa não sei bem o quê House of good traditional food, a space to match, and with an attentive and friendly service. Participant in the 7th Gastronomic Competition of Caldas da Rainha and Obidos, with the dish 'Naco à Adega'. Monte Horeb Address: Rua da Paz 65 Nadadouro, 2500-565 NADADOURO Tel.: +351 262 978 000 Open hours: 12:00 – 15:00 e 19:00 – 23:00 Closing days: Monday and January Specialties: Kebab, Caril, Xacuti, Sarapatel, Pato, Galinha e Cabra; Bojes; Papari recheado de camarão; caril de Peixe; com arroz basmati, Crepes de Bacalhau com misto de batatas; Coelho à Velha Goesa. Dessert: bebinca. Situated at Foz do Arelho, this Indian restaurant for Goan influence, is located on a farm in Nadadouro on a hillside overlooking the Lagoa de Óbidos (Óbidos Lagoon). The decor is carefully and refined, welcome by his warm colors. The room is decorated with portraits of Eça de Queirós, Ramalho Ortigão Camilo Castelo Branco, among others. O Cortiço Address: Estrada Nacional 89, Tornada, 2500 CALDAS DA RAINHA Tel.: +351 262 881 328 Closing time: 22:00 Specialties: Fish: Mariscada; Ovas de pescada cozidas; Caldeirada à pescador; Bacalhau à Cortiço. Meat: Vitela enrolada; Pato no forno com laranja; Javali no churrasco; Cabrito no forno. Dessert: trouxas-de-ovos. O Cortiço is a long established large friendly restaurant on the main road out of Caldas da Rainha towards Alcobaca. The extensive menu features lots of well known Portuguese dishes that never disappoint. The staff are efficient and helpful and a lot of them speak English. The name 'O 'Cortiço' means 'The Honeycombe', which is a good description of the laberinth of rooms that make up this spaceous restaurant. As the place fills up another room is opened so there is always a table available but it never feels as though the place is empty. Genius! Buddha Eden Garden – Garden of piece The Buddha Eden Garden is an area of about 35 hectares designed and conceived by José Berardo in response to the destruction of the Giant Bamyan Buddhas, sculpted in the rocks of the valley of Bamyan in central Afghanistan and which had for centuries been a cultural and spiritual reference. Berardo was profoundly shocked by the attitude of the Taliban Government, which intentionally destroyed these unique monuments of World Heritage, considered acts of cultural barbarism which attempted to erase from memory the art of the late Gandhara period. In 2001, in response to this loss he initiated another of his dreams, the creation of an extensive oriental garden in honor of those colossal Buddhas. Adress: Buddha Eden - Quinta dos Loridos Carvalhal 2540-480 Bombarral Portugal Free Entry Open Hours: 09:30 - 19:00 Tel.: +351 262 605 240 www.buddhaeden.com |
