The 5 Thermal Baths in Portugal Worth the Detour

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.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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4.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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5.Full day Furnas | Hotsprings | Thermal Baths | Tea Factory

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

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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