Termas de Carvalhelhos
Boticas, Portugal
- Location
- Boticas, Portugal
- Water type
- iron-rich, bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 12 °C
- pH
- 6.6
Water profile
Thermicity
Invigorating
LowHigh
Stimulating — wakes the body and boosts circulation.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
FerCO2BicarbonateCalciumMagnésiumManganèse
Termas de Carvalhelhos, in Boticas, in Portugal's Trás-os-Montes region, is known for its sparkling, iron-rich bicarbonate water, cool at around 12°C (54°F). A remote site set in rural northern Portugal.
Insider tip — The 'wine of the dead' tradition (vinho dos mortos) of Boticas is unique — during the Napoleonic invasion (1809), villagers buried their barrels to hide them. Exhumed afterwards, the wine had improved. The tradition has endured for 200 years.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is on the cooler side here, around 12 °C — an invigorating water that boosts circulation.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features iron-rich & bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.