Caldas de Canavezes
Caldas de Canavezes, Porto, Portugal
- Location
- Caldas de Canavezes, Porto, Portugal
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Caldas de Canavezes, in Porto district, Portugal, takes its name from its bicarbonate thermal waters, which emerge at 40°C. The site offers an indoor bath and an outdoor bath, set in the rural landscape of northern Portugal.
Insider tip — Caldas de Canavezes is one of northern Portugal's most celebrated thermal resorts, perched above the Tâmega River valley in the Porto district. The bicarbonate-rich waters emerge at a consistent 40°C, offering a soothing soak year-round. The grand early-20th-century thermal palace retains its Belle Époque grandeur with ornate tile facades. Book a combined hydrotherapy and massage session for the full classical Portuguese spa experience.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
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).