Termas de São Jorge
Sao Jorge, Viseu District, Spain
- Location
- Sao Jorge, Viseu 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 São Jorge is a bicarbonated mineral spring spa whose name — 'Baths of Saint George' — invokes the protective patronage of one of Christianity's most celebrated saints over a site of bathing and renewal. Thermal spas bearing saints' names have a long tradition across the Iberian Peninsula, where the Church historically endorsed and sometimes managed mineral water sites as places of both rest and spiritual restoration. The spring waters, naturally bicarbonated and mildly mineralised, provide a gentle bathing experience in the tradition of Portuguese and Galician balneário culture.
Insider tip — Termas de São Jorge hides in the Beiras interior of Portugal, a region of schist and granite with the untouched landscapes of the country's centre. The bicarbonate waters of this discreet spring emerge in a bucolic setting of centuries-old chestnut groves and dry-stone terraces. Spa-goers often stay in the surrounding rustic quintas to combine thermal medicine with the gastronomy of the Dão, the region's renowned granite-grown wine.
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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).