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Termas de Saúde Unhais da Serra

Unhais da Serra, Castelo Branco District, Portugal
Termas de Saúde Unhais da Serra
Location
Unhais da Serra, Castelo Branco District, Portugal
Water type
bicarbonate
Temperature
38 °C
pH
8

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
38 °C
LowHigh

Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium

Termas de Saúde Unhais da Serra is a highly regarded thermal spa in Unhais da Serra, Castelo Branco District, situated in the valley of the Zêzere River within the Serra da Estrela Natural Park — Portugal's largest protected area and the location of the country's only mountain ski resort. The sulfurous mineral waters here, particularly rich in sulfur compounds and trace minerals, are renowned within Portuguese thermal tradition, and the Unhais Thermal Health Centre has become one of Portugal's most modern and internationally recognized thermal facilities. The combination of high-altitude natural beauty, pristine mountain air, and sulfurous thermal water makes Unhais da Serra one of Portugal's most prestigious and celebrated spa destinations.

Insider tip — Termas de Saude Unhais da Serra is nestled in the glacial Zezere valley on the southern slopes of Serra da Estrela, Portugal's highest mountain range. The bicarbonate spring waters bubble up cold and are warmed for soothing soaks, long appreciated for their gentleness on skin. The dramatic glacial valley and boulder-strewn landscape surrounding the spa rank among the most visually striking settings in Portuguese thermal tourism.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
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).