Termas de Gerês
Caldas do Gerês, Braga District, Portugal
- Location
- Caldas do Gerês, Braga District, Portugal
- Water type
- radioactive
- Temperature
- 45 °C
- pH
- 6.8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
Radioactive fluorée sodique
At Caldas do Gerês, in northern Portugal, radon-bearing water emerges at 45°C within Peneda-Gerês National Park. The thermal facility sits amid rivers and hiking trails, in a reserve home to garrano ponies and wolves, close to the Spanish border.
Insider tip — The garranos (small semi-wild horses of Gerês) sometimes bathe in the same waters as the spa-goers.
Nearby
Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 45 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features radioactive water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Juin|Juillet|Août|Septembre.