The Azores archipelago is known not only for its natural beauty and landscapes, but also for the natural properties and health benefits its thermal waters provide. This list will provide you with the most updated and comprehensive information of Spas with thermal water pools and natural thermal baths located in the Islands of São Miguel and Graciosa.
São Miguel Island:
Spas with Thermal Baths
Furnas Boutique Hotel:
The 4 star boutique hotel is located in Furnas, site of the largest concentration of thermal waters in Europe. The hotel features contemporary rooms and suites in a tranquil environment, tasty traditional Azorean meals at its restaurant “À Terra”, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a Spa and Wellness Center.
The hotel Spa Center has 10 treatment Rooms, floatbed, Shirodhara (massage with oils flow), Vichy Shower and Hydro Massage, Sauna, Hamam and a Fitness Center.
Termas da Ferraria:
Located in Ponta da Ferraria, Termas da Ferraria is a contemporary oceanfront retreat featuring multiple geothermal pools, spa services and a restaurant.
Pedras do Mar Resort and Spa:
Terra Nostra Garden Hotel:
Located in the Furnas Valley, Terra Nostra Garden Hotel is surrounded by trees, calderas, mineral and thermal springs. Next to the Terra Nostra Botanical Park, it features indoor and outdoor thermal pools and is a short drive from volcanic beaches, forest areas, and two golf courses. The hotel’s restaurant serves local dishes, while the bar offers refreshing drinks.
Thermal Baths:
Ponta da Ferraria:
Natural thermal-water pools along the ocean, reachable via a climb over basalt rocks and a ladder where you can enjoy the mix of hot thermal water and cold ocean water.
Ferraria’s natural pools are warmed by two springs of thermal waters of volcanic origin. They are considered a unique case in the world, due to the existence of thermal salt water with a very high sulfur content. It is said that the water, cures problems of rheumatism and are also used to treat diseases of other geneses.
Parque Terra Nostra:
With a temperature between 35º-40º Celsius (95º-104º F) , the thermal spring that supplies the pool is charged with essential minerals. Surrounded by vegetation and large trees, it is one of the best ways to restore one’s energy and experience the mystical natural surroundings characteristic of Terra Nostra Park and the Valley of Furnas.
Poça da Dona Beija:
Offers 5 different natural thermal pools with a breathtaking tropical landscape, showers and a gift shop. A place where you can restore and revitalize the harmony between body, mind and nature. According to Dona Beija’s website, the high iron content of its water springs is said to combat anemia, allergies, acne in children and parasitic diseases. The clay and mud found in the pools are suitable for pelotheraphy.
Graciosa Island:
Carapacho Thermal Spa:
The spa offers a breathtaking landscape, it has an indoor swimming pool with salt water at 37º Celsius (95º-104º F), and it is very affordable (about 1 euro per person).
Termas do Carapacho
