Caldas da Rainha is a brilliant base for a Portugal golf holiday on the Silver Coast, especially for golfers who want top-quality courses, beaches, food and authentic Portuguese character without the busier feel of the Algarve. The city is known for its thermal heritage, D. Carlos I Park, ceramics, markets and the Bordallo Pinheiro artistic legacy, giving it plenty of local charm between rounds.

The golf nearby is excellent. Royal Óbidos Golf Course was designed by Seve Ballesteros and offers a championship test with Atlantic views. West Cliffs, designed by Cynthia Dye, is one of Portugal’s standout modern courses, set beside the sea among dunes and coastal vegetation. Praia D’El Rey adds another superb option, with golf through pine forest and undulating dunes, plus views over the Atlantic and Berlengas Islands.

Away from the fairways, Caldas da Rainha works beautifully for a relaxed coastal golf break. Foz do Arelho is part of the municipality and sits between Óbidos Lagoon and the Atlantic, giving visitors beaches, lagoon scenery and a lovely mix of calm water and wilder ocean coastline. Nearby Óbidos, Nazaré, Peniche and the wider Silver Coast also make easy day trips.

For UK golfers, Caldas da Rainha is ideal for a tailor-made Portugal golf holiday, especially when combined with Lisbon, Óbidos or the wider Silver Coast. Hashtag Golf Travel can help plan the right hotels, tee times, transfers and extras.