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We've compiled the best of the best in Caldas da Rainha - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
This bustling tavern in the delightfully named village of Imaginário is no place for fussy eaters: it is renowned for regional dishes such as polvo na telha (octopus grilled on a roof tile) and morcela de arroz (a type of blood sausage). Leave some space for the eggy desserts, which are all homemade and delicious. Note that reservations are only accepted by phone, not by email.
This elegant, spacious restaurant with a name that is Portuguese for "fireplace" is nestled in pinewoods between Caldas da Rainha and the Foz do Arelho beach; it's a favorite with locals for special occasions. From the à la carte menu, try the tornedó de novilho tenderloin with one of various sauces. Seek assistance to get the best from the 300-strong wine list. Note that on weekends the set menu is a little more expensive, at €17.50.
