Why Caldas da Rainha is a must-visit destination in Portugal
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2 жыл бұрынToday I travel to the Portuguese city of Caldas da Rainha in Central Portugal and the question needs to be asked: Is this the best medium sized city in Portugal? The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/spainspeaks07221
Today I travel to the Portuguese city of Caldas da Rainha in Central Portugal and the question needs to be asked: Is this the best medium sized city in Portugal?
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@aPenasIllustrator Жыл бұрын
Hi! I’m from Caldas da Rainha! Thank you for showing my city :) just wanted to mention that connection to other cities are a lot easier and cheaper by bus! There’s bus to Lisbon every 30 minutes! Hope this helps 🤗
@ianpentz3340 Жыл бұрын
Does bus go to airport, just bought in beautiful Coto
@cobracommander8133 2 жыл бұрын
I spent a week in Caldas this past May and I loved it so much I didn’t want to leave. I spent hours at that same park walking around or just relaxing by the pond and enjoying the view. It was my favorite city in Portugal. I can’t wait to go back.
@gavin123457 2 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video. Thanks for the tour! It looks like a fantastic small city, particularly the market and the parks. I agree that the buildings are colorful in Portugal. But I don’t think Spain’s buildings are generally grayer. Undoubtedly, Spain is littered with some eyesores. But in Seville, where I live, the historic center is full of colorful buildings, most of which are painted white, blue, red, and various pastel colors. Cádiz, to the south, is also full of colorful buildings, some of which actually remind me of the ones you typically find in Portugal. In short, I think Spain is too big (by European standards) and complex a country to make generalizations about its having grayer architecture than its undeniably beautiful neighbor. Thanks again for the video, and I look forward to the next one! Have a nice weekend!
@LaCasaNostraPortugal 2 ай бұрын
Hello Sir, you captured the essence completely. Great informative video!!!
@stpete2madrid960 2 жыл бұрын
Hola Stu, many thanks for taking us on a quick tour of Caldas da Rainha. I really enjoyed seeing all the fresh produce at the market. Enjoy your time in Portugal. 😎
@gwenwilson6743 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Stu, I always like watching while you are walking down these streets, it gives a great insight into other true life places not just the posh tourist spots. Great work.
@delbosquebe 2 жыл бұрын
Fabo! I love these walk-around videos Stu. Keep it up.
@andrewmoorhouse687 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Stuart, love these type of walk round videos. Gives plenty of food for thought for future holidays. Just back from an enjoyable week in Porto. Took your advice and visited Aveiro while we were there and also Coimbra too, both by train from Porto. Train services are cheap, run on time and are a good and much cheaper alternative to hiring a car in my opinion. Keep up the good work.
@davidwatts968 2 жыл бұрын
The parks look very nice Stuart. They are always so much better when they are maintained and well kept. Well done for another walk about
@mariapierce2707 2 жыл бұрын
I have really enjoyed this thank you so much for taking the time to give us a tour.
@briantweed4280 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Stu, as usual a great video, sound and vision from your walkabout is perfect, Caldes del raines looks a great town to visit from Spain, avoiding the normal tourist places, I appreciate your videos for finding somewhere to visit, great work on your part, thanks, Brian La Marina, Alicante
@liahurst8575 2 жыл бұрын
You should visit Vilajoiosa on the Costa Blanca for brightly coloured painted houses. :)
@catherinefrancis6980 2 жыл бұрын
What a fab video. Looks like a beautiful place. Can't wait to go back to Portugal.
@francischeung3877 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking us to this fantastic city!
@kathleenirvine8360 2 жыл бұрын
Very lovely city, and a nice informative video, makes me want to go their. Thank you Stu.
@JenShea Жыл бұрын
Caldas is a great little city. I like the proximity to the Peniche area. (I didn't know you had a place in Peniche... my favourite part of the Silver Coast. I'm looking for a place in the Peniche area... close to Atouguia da Baleia, where I lived one winter. Caldas has everything you need... it's lovely!
@brianwhite1189 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that, thanks!
@debbiegarza1287 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful town. Thanks for the tour!
@evelynhay5693 2 жыл бұрын
Looks so lovely been to a couple of places in Portugal so nice for a holiday people friendly enough Stuart enjoy 🤗
@michaelthatcher3825 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely video Stuart, I have lived in the Algarve for some 17 years now and sometimes wonder if I made the right (Portuguese) choice of residence - the main attraction of the 'Deep South' is the mild winter. BTW, those tomatoes were inexpensive, I think, because they needed ripening...and the 'pumpkins' were actually butternut squash. Totally delicious fried in olive oil.
@brianwhite1189 11 ай бұрын
Haha! I saw a cooking channel recently where the chef, from New Zealand, called a butternut squash a pumpkin and the comment section went wild. Apparently in NZ and Australia they call them a butternut pumpkin, or just pumpkin.
@paulgilliland2992 2 жыл бұрын
Those heirloom tomatoes are selling for €8/ kilo in Los Angeles. And they are hothouse grown .
@joseantoniodavila2752 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stu. I like local markets and pay a lot of attention. This year many farmers in Spain planted potatoes instead of melons and it seems it could be the same in that part of Portugal. 10:50 Another box-shaped caravan like the one in Rivas that looked weird. Sort of food trucks.
@anaramos2802 2 жыл бұрын
Conheces a "loiça das Caldas"?
@joseantoniodavila2752 2 жыл бұрын
@@anaramos2802 Nao, mas tenho loiça portuguesa. E andorinhas de Bordalo Pinheiro. I'll be in Lisbon this August and Lisbon is the closest place I've been to that part of Portugal
@anaramos2802 2 жыл бұрын
@@joseantoniodavila2752 Now sardines are trendy: colourful sardines, every size, for any purpose. You'll see.
@mrzed4668 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, you have unhid a small secret and a little gem nobody knows (at least I thought) :) I absolutely adore Caldas cause not only it's just 25 minutes from Nazare but cause it looks exactly the way you described it. I was there 2 weeks ago for the last time. What a pity we didn't meet in person. Have a pleasant stay in Peniche !!!
@axeleast3078 2 жыл бұрын
Just been there today, can’t believe I didn’t spot you
@Itas888 2 жыл бұрын
Muchas Gracias!!!😄
@arthurcompton7341 2 жыл бұрын
Your mention of coffee takes me back to my time of living on the border at Melgaco whilst working on a new Hydroelectric Dam on the border with Spain. We regularly took bags of coffee beans to be collected and taken to our Madrid office. Apart from suffering an earthquake of high magnitude I found it not an idyllic place to live. Enjoy your break.
@arthurcompton7341 2 жыл бұрын
Please ignore the word "not" in penultimate paragraph, I really enjoyed my time spent there. Also so many nearby enjoyable places to visit for weekend excursions including Porto.
@jjcproducer 7 ай бұрын
Lovely video! Caldas da Rainha looks charming. Right up my alley. Questions: how common is it to find organic produce easily in that faremer's market or in grocery stores?
@alandenton1024 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative video..........in my opinion.
@martinc1228 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Stuart. Very enjoyable video, thank you. Caldas da Rainha certainly has a lot to offer. BUT, the graffiti, truly awful in my opinion.
@lipakpapa Жыл бұрын
Beautiful bro..amazing video..you speak so amazing...please do for Obidos too..
@DonTobias 2 жыл бұрын
Still watching, Stu. Just been very busy settling in on the family ranch, trying as I am physically able to work on a long punch line of cleaning and house maintenance for my mom and my brothers since I returned. I've had a bad spell physically for the last couple of months so it had been slow progress, but I've been on the upswing the last couple of weeks. Regardless, trip preparations are being made, and the itinerary is firming up for sometime around mid August. I probably won't make it up to Caldas this time around, but that general area is on my list of places to visit in the coming years. After planned detours to Vinaroz and Madrid, I'm heading south to Cadaz, Rota, Faro, with points in between. Probably won't stay as long as I had originally planned, depends on financial reserves and what business pops up that needs to be addressed Stateside, but I plan on staying as long as my budget and the Spanish Government will allow me. Hasta Pronto!
@anaramos2802 2 жыл бұрын
As a Portuguese, I would never live in Caldas by my own choice. The weather is incredibly changeable: one day it is grey and foggy, the next day it is sunny and quite hot (I'm talking about the summer). The park is just regular when compared to many other Portuguese parks. There isn't much to do besides going to the shopping centre. The market is the only thing I find unique in Caldas. Vegetables and fruit are grown by those who sell them, that's why they are cheaper and fresher. The most typical thing in Caldas are the ceramics, where the male genitals are often the main local attraction. I'm sure Stuart saw them on display in many shopwindows!😄
@nygardenguru Жыл бұрын
I’ll take note
@kinslowrainer3982 10 ай бұрын
Nice, informative video! Can I get you to expand a bit on the weather? How warm does it get in the summer and how cool in the winter? What are temperatures like inside houses and apartments on winter nights, and how do people warm them? Also, how would you describe the style of coffee there? Dark roasted? Light roasted? Traditional Italian? Something more modern? Thanks!
@stefanoprivetto6744 2 жыл бұрын
Stu I think it's time to make the move to Portugal. With the tax situation in Spain, and you seem to love it there.
@mdhathaway46 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Stu, only been to The Algarve in Portugal. There seemed to me that there was a lot of graffiti about where you were? Did you notice this whilst walking? Mick.
@EdMcF1 2 жыл бұрын
Sadly spoiled by graffiti, like a lot of Portugal, but it looks like a pleasant town nonetheless.
@garyyarbrough888 Жыл бұрын
Most graffiti I’ve seen n anyplace n Portugal I’ve been to
@the_ikiru 2 жыл бұрын
I've met several people living in Caldas da Rainha, and each was looking to move away. I think this is one of those cities where the magic "wears off" after a while.
@johncrowley2607 2 жыл бұрын
Curious as to why you are critical. Very interested in your outlook.
@the_ikiru 2 жыл бұрын
@@johncrowley2607 I am not critical, just passing on what I've heard. I think the town is "too small" for some people. My friends say they are "the youngest people that live there". So maybe it's great if you want a slow pace of life. Lisbon being 1 hour away is not that convenient.
@johncrowley2607 2 жыл бұрын
@@the_ikiru You are talking to a native NYer, born & raised. Been there done that. I now live in the Catskills near a town of 30,000 which is big enough. Winters here are too cold and fraught with climate change issues. need to make a move to milder climate free of taxes on everything, everywhere....
@anaramos2802 2 жыл бұрын
I think you're right, that's what I felt when I spent some holidays there.
@carlosbarbosa5821 2 жыл бұрын
Nice place.
@ivalterbaptista2305 Жыл бұрын
Me and my wife bought a pre construction condo in Caldas last year. Its finally complete and we are weighing our options on whether or not to rent it or just move to Portugal. It is a easy process for us as i'm Portuguese national. Been living in Canada since 1990. Caldas really is beautiful with all the services and not too far from the beach which we like.
@guillaumeg.beaulieu3326 Жыл бұрын
Hello! I’d like to know how much approximately is a condo with 2 or 3 bedrooms in Caldas, thx!
@ivalterbaptista2305 Жыл бұрын
@@guillaumeg.beaulieu3326 We paid €190,000 for a 2 bedroom condo and it’s close to the Colegio Rainha D Leonor private school. Our condo is on the last floor and has 2 levels. The top floor is a finished attic and allows you to have an extra bedroom or family room. Looking now on Idealista we see a regular 2 bedroom brand new condo for approximately €230,000. These are one level condos only and not on the last floor of the building either. I think we got lucky and bought at the right time!
@marthanix7773 Жыл бұрын
My husband and I are planning to move to Caldas by late ‘23… We will be looking to purchase a place like yours because housing prices are skyrocketing!
@ivalterbaptista2305 Жыл бұрын
@@marthanix7773 yeah. Cost of housing has gone up in Caldas. There might be a break soon as interest rates are on the rise but I feel it will be short lived. We were lucky to make the purchase last year.
@marthanix7773 Жыл бұрын
@@ivalterbaptista2305 we were going to follow the advice “rent for a couple of years before you buy”, but now it feels wiser to buy up front so we are not priced out of the market 😱
@harriettt9857 2 жыл бұрын
Only been to Porto and Braga which is a truly beautiful city
@anaramos2802 2 жыл бұрын
Braga is lovely, ancient and modern at the same. Lots of young people studying and living there.
@harriettt9857 2 жыл бұрын
@@anaramos2802 actually from the walkabout in Caldas , I really couldn’t see anything special about the place and graffiti everywhere
@paulocorrea2293 2 жыл бұрын
@@harriettt9857 graffiti is extremely common place in all towns, cities in Portugal. As matter of fact there is some organizations in Lisbon that actively work with the youth of the city to curb the practice. It is a very piece meal work and takes an eventual mind changing / cultural attitude. I, too find it an eye sore and would love to see an eventual decrease.
@moisesjunchaya5113 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Since you live in Peniche, would ever consider moving to Caldas Da Rainha or is Peniche a better place to live in your opinion?
@miguellara2289 2 жыл бұрын
The royal family is still a feature of the best gossip magazines, sometimes even in the Spanish Hola.
@anaramos2802 2 жыл бұрын
Indeed? I can assure you that Portugal is and will be a Republic for many years to come. Ask any Portuguese the names of the royal family and that person will not know them. Hola and other magazines of the kind are what I call 'hairdresser's magazines'
@DuncYo 2 жыл бұрын
Haha a positive article when In Portugal 😂
@ribe3434 2 жыл бұрын
Great city.
@desouzamark4105 2 жыл бұрын
Hello! Stu …I loved your beautiful clip gives a lot of information but how can I connect with you would like to speak to you more if possible to know more as I plan to move to Portugal in the near future.. your reply will be very much appreciated .. Regards .. Mark DeSouza
@hvanderp578 2 жыл бұрын
May I ask why you live in Madrid when it’s so obvious you love Portugal best?
@anaramos2802 2 жыл бұрын
I have followed Spain Speaks since the beginning, with some pauses, and many times I felt he was not that fond of Portugal. Did you watch his last video on Peniche?
@harriettt9857 2 жыл бұрын
@@anaramos2802 I also got the impression that Portugal was his favourite ! So maybe he likes neither 🤔
@Winterbiker333 2 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t sound like too much wrong with it! Thanks
@georgefarrington895 2 жыл бұрын
Always love the sidewalks little black and white squares very nice . Shame about the graffiti, try to visit a local cemetery.how people treat the dead says a lot about a place.
@juvenalsdad4175 2 жыл бұрын
'Patrimonio' would be cultural heritage rather than assets in this context?
@muhammadazamathar5644 Жыл бұрын
Please tell me which is the best city for living with the family???
@joyfullypacinglife8847 Жыл бұрын
Hi Stu! Is it necessary to have a car when living in Caldas? Is it a walkable city? Thanks in advance for any response!
@helenasantos-collins6400 Жыл бұрын
Very walkable city for day to day living. We walk everywhere when we visit. My parents live there and walk everywhere within the city but do have a car for further out trips for doctors appointments or other business.
@craphead9842 2 жыл бұрын
Seems to be a flat city unlike cuenca which can knacker you out when walking.. . Tony cuenca
@johncoyle8139 2 жыл бұрын
Was that Hose a or hose b watering the park Stu??😁😁😁😁😁
@youssef16844 2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@julieclark7339 Жыл бұрын
How do I get this in portugal. I’m from the Uk but now live there ?
@coffermartin77 2 жыл бұрын
Have you had some good bacalao yet?
@chinglee100 2 жыл бұрын
Better place for an American to move to Spain or Portugal what’s your take? Btw I speak Spanish and English fluently so I feel Spain would be the better choice but just curious
@queva3062 2 жыл бұрын
Dont let anyone influence you -- get the feel of it, the choice is yours & yours alone
@chinglee100 2 жыл бұрын
@@queva3062 of course the choice will always be mine but I love hearing peoples opinions on things especially from people who have done it already ultimately the choice will always be mine
@hvanderp578 2 жыл бұрын
Portuguese are friendlier
@queva3062 2 жыл бұрын
@@chinglee100 I have years of experience living abroad, up till now, while I listen to others' stories as a guide, at the end of the day my instinct is the only one I trust. Bcoz what happened to others may not happen you & vise versa, btw all the best
@queva3062 2 жыл бұрын
@@hvanderp578 you're upsetting some very friendly Spanish you know ....🤣
@marcsevilla517 2 жыл бұрын
It's a shame there's so much graffiti on the properties! Let's what looks like a nice city down
@_juan.joao_ 2 жыл бұрын
In Lisbon there are graffitis everywhere which is a shame given that the city is one of the most beautiful of the world. Porto is cleaner, I hardly seen any graffiti.
@mariapierce2707 2 жыл бұрын
@@_juan.joao_ what about Aveiro? Just wondering thx
@_juan.joao_ Жыл бұрын
@@mariapierce2707 unfortunately didn't have the time to visit Aveiro...I can tell about Coimbra which had some graffitis here and there
@mariapierce2707 Жыл бұрын
@@_juan.joao_ okay thanks no worries..😊
@paulom8804 Жыл бұрын
Cant believe you did a video about Caldas da Rainha without showing the piece of art most representative of that city which is the "caralho das Caldas".
@clearwaterflorida5267 2 жыл бұрын
Again graffiti, what is with that? doesn't anybody care? I don't think I would live in an area where graffiti is everywhere... I also don't like garage dumpsters on the street 7x24x365...
@HBBatista 2 жыл бұрын
So Caldas its not for you. Also dumpsters are clean everyday, and they have fixed spots, you dont run against any.
@lucasfriendofall2883 Жыл бұрын
Go to ponte de sor 🙏🙏🙏🙏 I will give you a 🍪
@arthurcompton7341 2 жыл бұрын
Please omit the "not" in my comments
@-MacCat- 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I did wonder if it was a typo. Could I suggest you go back and edit your response?
@arthurcompton7341 2 жыл бұрын
@@-MacCat- thanks for your comment it is much appreciated. Will double check my replies in future.
@RockyTopRetreat 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. Just one suggestion....less "selfie" footage. We can see what you look like in the 1st 10 seconds. Most want to see where it is you are taking us and not a talking head.
Josie in Portugal
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