Local Restaurants:

There are 3 great restaurants nearby within walking distance:

Bica da Lagoa

Pátio D'Lagoa

Merkado

A bit further away:

Alma D'Sal: This restaurant is one beach over, you can walk along the beach for about 25min, or drive 10min towards Praia de Rei Cortiço. A bit more pricey, but a beautiful spot for a lovely sunset dinner with delicious foods!

O Covão dos Musaranhos: At the end of the Lagoon, overlooking the water!

In Caldas de Rainha, we love:

Citrus: Coffee & healthy foods

local café

For Sport Lovers:

Kite Control Kiteboarding School: Great international instructors, and good resources for kiteboarding in the Lagoon

Kiting Information about the Lagoon: Lots of helpful information. Keep in mind that in the main season, the front side of the Lagoon is closed for kite surfers, only the back of the Lagoon and the ocean are available for surfing

The Kitesurf Lodge

Guided Mountain Bike Tours with Kitecontrol

Surf Lessons in Peniche

Underdog Surf Lessons & Camp in Praia de Areia Branca

Da Silva Surf Lessons & MTB Tours

For Golf Lovers:

Royal Obidos Golf Course

West Cliffs Golf Course

Royal Obidos Spa & Golf Resort

 Where To Shop:

Ninho de Lavrador: a very small local vegetable and food shop in Vau

Caldas de Rainha: many great stores, small and big, for all of your needs. Here are some suggestions:

Shopping Mall La VIE with a supermarket, multi media store, pharmacy, etc.

Outdoor Fruit and Vegetable Market, open daily

Health Food Store, right near the Fruit and Vegetable Market

Local Fish Market: usually open till 1pm, maybe 2pm, and not on Mondays.

Granel De Rainha: a great Natural Bulk store, spices, teas, grains, etc.

Lidl: great & affordable supermarket

Aldi: also good supermarket

Great towns nearby:

Foz de Arelho

Obidos

Caldas de Rainha

Nazaré

Peniche

Praia de Areia Branca

Lourinhã: Lourinhã is also known for it’s dinosaur history! Go check out Dino Paque Lourinã!

Alcobaça

Batalha

Tomar