Where to Book: the 14 Best Spa Days in Portugal

1.Furnas: Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 534 reviews · 6 hours · from $88Our pick

From Ponta Delgada, join a small group of up to eight for an evening in Furnas. You’ll visit volcanic springs, enjoy a traditional cozido dinner, and spend about 1.5 hours at Poça da Dona Beija. Guides such as Paulo, Filipe, Eduardo, and Rafael add local stories along the way.

“Absolutely had a great time. The drive was spectacular and our guide was funny and entertaining. Would do this tour all over again when I make it back to the Azores. We had a great group of co travellers and enjoyed hanging out with them all.”

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2.Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $86Top rated

Travel from Ponta Delgada to Furnas for steaming calderas, lake views, mineral water tastings, a traditional Cozido dinner, and a nighttime soak at Poça da Dona Beija. Guides such as Paulo, Eduardo, Rafael, and Filipe are praised for lively island stories. Bring towels, a dark swimsuit, and €16 for entry.

“The driver Rafeal was very knowledgeable and informative about everything and I would recommended him to anyone. The meal was plentiful and lovely. Overall a great evening was had by all.”

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3.Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · 4 hours · from $56Best value

Travel by air-conditioned van from Vila Franca do Campo to Lagoa do Fogo with a biologist or naturalist guide. Stop at island viewpoints, learn about volcanic activity, then choose Caldeira Velha hot springs or Salto do Cabrito waterfall. Guides may include Miguel, Flora, Freda, Alex, or Sondra.

“It was a good mini tour of the central part of the island and Alex was a good guide with lots of local knowledge. The hot spring baths were great fun. James & Dominique”

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4.Lagoa do Fogo & Hot Springs Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

Spend eight hours exploring São Miguel from Ponta Delgada in a small, air-conditioned van. Visit Cerâmica Vieira, Lagoa do Fogo, Ribeira Grande, Gorreana Tea Factory, coastal viewpoints, and Caldeira Velha. Guides such as Mario, Andre, Miguel, and Paulo are known for warm, personal service.

“The trip was excellent and as per our expectations. Andrea even helped us to drop us at the airport at the end of the itinerary to collect our baggage which was lost by our airlines. Overall, we are super happy with this day trip and would recommend this to everyone.”

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5.Furnas: Mystic Tour (w/Dinner) – Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $114

Join guide Ivo Soares of WildScape Azores Tours for a six-hour evening around Furnas. See the volcanic lagoon, eat traditional underground-cooked cozido, soak at Poça da Dona Beija, and watch steaming calderas after dark. Pickup is offered, but thermal entry costs extra.

“Ivo was an excellent tour guide and even answered some questions for me after the tour was over. He goes above and beyond. He is a new company, but is running an excellent business! I wish him nothing but the best and will highly recommend him.”

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6.Furnas: Mystic Tour (w/Dinner) – Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 6 hours · from $100

Spend six hours exploring São Miguel’s Furnas volcano area with guides such as Ivo, Zico, or Gonçalo. Walk beside steaming ground, eat Cozido das Furnas, taste mineral waters and local pastry, then soak at Poça da Dona Beija after dark. Thermal entry costs extra.

“Fantastic Tour of Furnas with Ivo – Highly Recommend! We had an amazing tour with Ivo in the Azores. The day was full of beautiful sights, local flavors, and great conversations that gave us a deeper understanding of the culture and history of the region. Furnas was absolutely stunning, but what made the trip special was how Ivo shared stories and explained the history behind everything we saw. He was super thoughtful—he called ahead to make sure the restaurant prepared a delicious vegetarian version of the traditional cozido (stew cooked in volcanic steam), complete with plant-based protein. We also got to try a local pineapple (incredibly sweet and juicy!) and…”

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7.Furnas: Thermal Springs & Tea Plantation Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 55 reviews · 8 hours · from $88

Spend eight hours touring São Miguel from Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, Ribeira Grande, or Vila Franca do Campo. Visit Terra Nostra Park, Furnas boilers, Pico do Ferro, and Gorreana Tea Factory, with lunch, tea tasting, and a guide in English, Portuguese, or Spanish.

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8.Azores: Shore Excursion Furnas – Crater volcano and hot springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $94

Leave your cruise ship in Ponta Delgada for Furnas, where you’ll visit Gorreana Tea Plantation, view the volcanic lake from Pico do Ferro, see steaming springs, and watch stew cook underground. Optional time at Terra Nostra or Dona Beija costs extra. Guides include Pedro, Raphael, Andrea, and others.

“When they say the Azores is equivalent to Hawaii they are correct. It was a perfect tour on a beautiful island. Our favorite was definitely the tea plantation, absolutely breath taking. We saw the hot geysers and views from the top into the green/blue lakes. Our guide Raphael was excellent. Our only disappointment is that we did not make it to the orange hot springs and botanical gardens, but the rest of the stops were great.”

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9.Furnas: Hot Springs, Crater Lake & Geothermal Wonders

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 8 hours · from $67

Spend eight hours exploring São Miguel’s volcanic east with a local guide such as Andrea, Rafael, or Joan. Visit Gorreana Tea Plantation, Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Furnas, and Lagoa das Furnas in a small minivan. Add Terra Nostra’s thermal pool and a volcanic-cooked Furnas stew.

“Everything was great, our driver was excellent too. Beautiful communication, a lot of interesting information, she (Andrea) was very helpful and supportive. Thank you so much.”

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10.Full-Day Furnas Tour: Hot Springs, Traditional Lunch & Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about eight hours exploring São Miguel from Ponta Delgada with a group of up to eight. You’ll visit Vila Franca do Campo, Furnas Lake, Caldeira das Furnas, Terra Nostra, Pico do Ferro, and Gorreana Tea Factory, with volcanic Cozido lunch and tea included.

“Apart from disappointing weather had a great day. Guide was brilliant with plenty of knowledge. Seeing the lunch we were about to eat being cooked was a great experience. The bubbling pools also something you won’t forget! Lucky enough to be in a group of only four.”

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11.Private Guided Tour to Furnas and thermal baths.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

Travel from Ponta Delgada to Furnas in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with local guides such as Tiago or Nilton. See volcanic springs, Pico do Ferro, Terra Nostra Park, and Gorreana Tea Plantation. Bring swimwear and a towel, since thermal bathing is part of the plan.

“Wonderful day in Furnas! Nilton was an excellent guide - kind and knowledgeable. He navigated the tricky roads with ease in his very comfortable car. As a lifelong resident, he shared lots of interesting information about life on Sao Miguel. He brought us to places we would not have found on our own. He and his brother are a family business - they take pride in the business and their home and it shows! Highly recommend!”

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12.Couples PRIVATE Hybrid 4X4 Tour – Furnas (Inc Hot Springs and 3 Course Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with Andy on a private São Miguel tour from Ponta Delgada. Walk around Lagoa das Furnas, see volcanic cooking pits, soak at Terra Nostra, eat a three-course cozido lunch, taste Azorean tea, and stop for North Coast views.

“One of the best coordinated and relaxing tours. Andy was great! This was a very nice, low key, personal tour experience. We were not in the mood for rushing and wanted to spend a nice private experience in Furnas. Andy knows everything about the villages and culture. He was engaging at the right level, knew how to get everywhere with ease and since he is British but has lived in Furnas for 9 years, knows the locals, can speak fluently in Portuguese. One of the best overall relaxing and interesting tours I’ve done. Oh and the food was amazing (and gluten free for my celiac Husband).”

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13.Corinthia Signature Massage at The Spa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1h 20m · from $194

At The Spa by Corinthia Lisbon, you receive a 50-minute full-body massage with ESPA aromatic oils, followed by 30 minutes in the sauna, steam room, vitality pool, and relaxation areas. English and Portuguese support is available, with towels, robes, slippers, tea, water, and dry fruits provided.

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14.Full day Furnas | Hotsprings | Thermal Baths | Tea Factory

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $82

Spend 7.5 hours exploring São Miguel’s volcanic Furnas area with a guide, lunch, hot springs, Terra Nostra Park, scenic lookouts, Vila Franca, and Gorreana Tea Factory. Bring a swimsuit and towel if you want the optional thermal bath, which costs €16 extra.

“Lo mejor el conductor Joao. Lo peor fue que no se podía entrar en las termas y en la plantación de te no nos hicieron tour por la fábrica ni por las plantaciones.”

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