Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
Termas do Varadouro, on the island of Faial in the Azores, Portugal, combines thermal and sulfurous water, pH 6.5. Indoor pools, massages, and a sauna make up this island facility.
Insider tip — Termas do Varadouro are geothermal baths located on the southwestern coast of Faial island, in the Azores. Carved into the black volcanic rock and warmed by submarine geothermal activity, these natural pools overlook the North Atlantic — one of the most spectacular sites in the Azores. Access is from Horta, the capital of Faial.