Poza de Buenamadre
Buenamadre, Castile and Leon, Spain
- Location
- Buenamadre, Castile and Leon, Spain
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Poza de Buenamadre — 'Pool of the Good Mother' — is a naturally warm sulphurous pool in Spain whose tender name evokes both the maternal warmth of the earth and the reassuring quality attributed to mineral waters across the Iberian folk tradition. Such affectionate names for springs reflect the deep personal and community connection that local people have developed with their mineral water resources over generations. The pool offers warm, sulphurous mineral water in an intimate natural setting that embodies a spirit of gentle, earth-given calm.
Insider tip — Poza de Buenamadre is a rural natural thermal pool along the Tormes River valley in western Salamanca province, surrounded by granite boulders and holm oak dehesa woodland. The spring emerges in an intimate setting rarely visited by outsiders, making it a genuine local secret on the Castilian plateau. Water temperatures are mild and the surrounding meadows are excellent for birdwatching, especially during spring migration.
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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 sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).