Termas de Caldelas
Caldelas, Braga District, Spain
- Location
- Caldelas, Braga District, Spain
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Restorative
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Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Termas de Caldelas is a traditional bicarbonated thermal spa located in Caldelas, a small thermal village in the Braga district of northern Portugal, where naturally warm mineral springs have been exploited within a long thermal tradition since at least the 18th century. The mineral-rich waters are appreciated within Portuguese balneário culture, drawing visitors seeking relaxation and a sense of restoration. Set amid the forested hills of the Gerês region, Caldelas combines its mineral spring water with the restorative beauty of northern Portugal's natural landscape.
Insider tip — Termas de Caldelas stretches along the banks of the Cávado, a river of the verdant Minho in northwest Portugal, halfway between Braga and the Peneda-Gerês National Park. The sodium-bicarbonate waters at 38°C have been exploited since Roman times to treat digestive and rheumatic diseases. Combine the cure with a hike through the oak and birch forests of the nearby national park for a total immersion in Atlantic Portuguese nature.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).