Balneário da Fonte dos Frades
Caldas da Rainha, Leiria, Portugal
- Location
- Caldas da Rainha, Leiria, Portugal
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 35 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Balancing
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Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Balneário da Fonte dos Frades is a thermal bathing site located in Caldas da Rainha, Leiria District (Portugal). Its thermal water reaches around 35°C, and the site offers indoor pools, massage services and a sauna.
Insider tip — Caldas da Rainha — Queen's Hot Springs — is named for Queen Leonor who allegedly discovered the springs in 1484 and founded Europe's first thermal hospital on the site. The Fonte dos Frades (Friars' Spring) is part of this five-century continuous tradition — one of Europe's oldest documented mineral spring sites, still drawing sulfurous water from the same ancient source. The town's ceramic arts, especially the famous phallic rooster figurines, add a quirky cultural layer to any visit.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 35 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.