In our search for the unusual, we found this little shop inside the Castle walls…read more She had carved wooden fish in 3 sizes. We chose one from the outside wall that was already weathered. I have just the place for it at home. A keeper.

This is the kind of spot where you walk out contemplating a new personality to match the handmade…read morelinens and painted pottery you just impulse bought. It's all pastel mugs, dainty soaps, and no you don't need it, but yes you do energy. Dangerously adorable. Financially hazardous. Five stars.

The best tackle shop I have found within the greater vicinity of Nazare. The selection was adequate…read moreand the staff was helpful. They even had some pretty good deals on lures and equipment.

I've been to this mall many times while on vacation in Portugal since it first opened when I was a…read morekid. Even though it's small compared to malls in Lisboa and other big cities it still has a decent variety of stores. On the first floor there's a big supermarket called Jumbo. The second floor has a movie theater and a food court with plenty of options including Pizza Hut, Burger King, McDonald's, and a bunch of Portuguese restaurants. There's an outdoor area with lots of seating too.

There are a few bike shops in Caldas da Rainha but this is by far the best. It's not a big shop but…read morethe guys that works there are super helpful, speak good English and always do a good job. If it's not in stock they will order it in for you and they are a good point of contact for events/races in the local area.