Termas de Rio Maior
Rio Maior, Portugal
- Location
- Rio Maior, Portugal
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 39 °C
- pH
- 6.8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
ChlorureMagnésiumPotassium
In Rio Maior, in central Portugal, sodium-chloride water emerges at 39°C and feeds thermal pools. The center offers a spa and thermal treatments, at a Portuguese resort less well known than its northern counterparts.
Insider tip — Visit Termas de Rio Maior in spring for a memorable thermal experience.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 39 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Avril|Mai|Juin|Juillet|Août|Septembre|Octobre.