Neighborhood
Santa Catarina (Caldas da Rainha)
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Santa Catarina is a parish in Caldas da Rainha, famous for its therapeutic thermal springs that have been used since Roman times. The historic Hospital Termal Rainha D. Leonor, founded in 1485, still operates as a spa, offering modern hydrotherapy treatments in a Renaissance setting. Visitors can tour the hospital's elegant cloister and chapel, or simply enjoy the thermal waters at the public fountain. The surrounding town is known for its ceramics market and lively street art.
Don't miss
- Hospital Termal Rainha D. Leonor with its Renaissance cloister and chapel
- Public thermal water fountain where you can taste the mineral-rich waters
- Caldas da Rainha's ceramics market and azulejo-tiled buildings nearby
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Santa Catarina (Caldas da Rainha)
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inSintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca & Cascais from Lisbon4.6★ · 747 travelers~10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$26 per personSee dates →
Best full dayGuided Tour to Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and Cascais4.9★ · 3,673 travelers~10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$93 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrivate Tour from Lisbon to Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Cascais and Estoril5★ · 17 travelers7–8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$173 per personSee dates →More attractions in Evora