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I can't believe I'm writing this review almost a year later. But here it goes. The Açores Islands are incredibly fun and vibrant. In my opinion, Saõ Miguel is one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. Poca de Beija, located in the town of Furnas, is a hot spring. I don't know if the price of admission has increased since I visited. But I believe it was only 2 euros. You can rent towels, lockers, and such. These are thermal baths. As you know, hot springs contain healing properties. There are 5 natural thermal pools of different temperatures. You might feel a little woozy after getting out of the water, but nothing to really worry about. The luscious and tropical landscape makes this experience more relaxing. I was mesmerized with this place. Poca de Beija is a must-do. It is truly a gorgeous place. 5 stars!!
Nothing like a good soaking in soothing volcanic heated thermo baths! The locals claim it keeps them looking at least 10 years younger. If I lived here, then yes, I too would be a regular here. You will leave feeling totally relaxed. The employees are nice and helpful. The grounds are beautiful. A visit here is a win, win situation. I was so excited about my first visit that I forgot my trunks. Of course, this is after I paid for my admission, and it was time to change clothes. No worries, the nice employees led me to the gift shop where they offer a selection of men's trunks for sale. Also, when you are done soaking, Do Not Forget to completely rise out your bathing outfit because the water is very heavy in iron which will permanently stain your clothes red. In addition, remove your jewelry beforehand because the water will also tarnish them. The location is not very large which is why they limit your stay to one and half hours in order to accommodate a larger amount of people per day.
Nice hot springs experience. You're only allowed to be on site for 1.5 hours, they monitor the crowd by using colored wrist bands. The pools are all the same temperature, 39 C except for one which is 28 C, but the depth differs in all of them. The water is rich in iron so beware since this will stain your bathing suit. There are lockers you could rent to store your belongings as well as showers and changing rooms. They rent towels or you may bring your own.
Amazing water, simple set up and clean locker rooms. The hours are 7 to 11, it's 3€ each for the whole day. They have 4 major pools and they are all about the same temperature as far as we could tell. The thing that's different about each pool is the depth and set up. One has a large bench along the side and is only 80cm deep. Ones deeper with no bench. If it gets crowded a different pool most likely has space. Lockers are 1€ but are somewhat unnecessary. I suggest, if staying locally to just go over in you swim suit and a shirt. Place is awesome. The gift shop has some things like towels and sunscreen, the workers are really nice. I heard some people say it's hard to find, my advice is that the town is so small you could A. Ask someone B. Drive around until you find it. If you go with choice B then I will also add that it's on the outskirts of town and you must drive around and not directly to it due to a one way road.
Great place to wind down on a gloomy day. Tip: keep a look out for parking along the way because P. Dona Beija only has a small parking lot directly in front. 6€ for adult entry, 4€ for children (less than 6 years old) There are 4 main pools that vary in depth, but same temperature (39 degrees Celsius /102 degrees Fahrenheit). We went in the off season and the stream was closed off, but claims to be cooler (28 degrees Celsius) as the geothermal water mixes with a natural stream. Lockers cost 1€ and didn't seem necessary during offseason Showers require a token 1€ in the gift shop. Wear dark color suits as everyone claims. The iron deposits are quite difficult to wash off your skin, too, as a patron had a difficult time washing it all off her face in the short timed shower. Well maintained area that was formerly a taro plantation, where you can still find folks harvesting the root across the way.
In June 2018 the price was 4 euros per person. This is a beautiful place with about 6 different built hot spring mineral tubs and well-maintained greenery and flowers all around. Most of the pools are the same temperature with one that's a few degrees colder that parents were bringing their kids in to. Some pools have benches, some have massaging waterfalls. Each pool has plenty of room for about 8 people at once. There are changing rooms, toilets and a shower, but you have to pay for the showers. *Bring a bathing suit you are OK with staining orange! The iron in the water here will potentially stain* There is a small free parking lot out front.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Relaxing and peaceful. Went at 8:30pm to catch it when the sun was beginning to set to see it during day light and night time. They have lockers for 2 euros, a pretty good size locker to share. They have showers with coin slots for 1 euro. Don't bring a light colored swim suit or towel as this place will leave both red/orange in addition to your body. You will need a loofah or some type of exfoliation to help scrub it off. read more
Absolutely amazing and my favorite hot spring. Very relaxing. Outdoor yet spa vibe. Nice showers. If you add 1 euro you can have 5 minutes of hot water. Nice lockers w a waterproof/magnetic band. Very well organized. Parking lot is small. read more
2 years ago
6 years ago
I can't believe I'm writing this review almost a year later. But here it goes. The Açores Islands are incredibly fun and vibrant. In my opinion, Saõ Miguel is one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. Poca de Beija, located in the town of Furnas, is a hot spring. I don't know if the price of admission has increased since I visited. But I believe it was only 2 euros. You can rent towels, lockers, and such. These are thermal baths. As you know, hot springs contain healing properties. There are 5 natural thermal pools of different temperatures. You might feel a little woozy after getting out of the water, but nothing to really worry about. The luscious and tropical landscape makes this experience more relaxing. I was mesmerized with this place. Poca de Beija is a must-do. It is truly a gorgeous place. 5 stars!! read more
4 years ago
Nothing like a good soaking in soothing volcanic heated thermo baths! The locals claim it keeps them looking at least 10 years younger. If I lived here, then yes, I too would be a regular here. You will leave feeling totally relaxed. The employees are nice and helpful. The grounds are beautiful. A visit here is a win, win situation. I was so excited about my first visit that I forgot my trunks. Of course, this is after I paid for my admission, and it was time to change clothes. No worries, the nice employees led me to the gift shop where they offer a selection of men's trunks for sale. Also, when you are done soaking, Do Not Forget to completely rise out your bathing outfit because the water is very heavy in iron which will permanently stain your clothes red. In addition, remove your jewelry beforehand because the water will also tarnish them. The location is not very large which is why they limit your stay to one and half hours in order to accommodate a larger amount of people per day. read more
Nice hot springs experience. You're only allowed to be on site for 1.5 hours, they monitor the crowd by using colored wrist bands. The pools are all the same temperature, 39 C except for one which is 28 C, but the depth differs in all of them. The water is rich in iron so beware since this will stain your bathing suit. There are lockers you could rent to store your belongings as well as showers and changing rooms. They rent towels or you may bring your own. read more
Amazing water, simple set up and clean locker rooms. The hours are 7 to 11, it's 3€ each for the whole day. They have 4 major pools and they are all about the same temperature as far as we could tell. The thing that's different about each pool is the depth and set up. One has a large bench along the side and is only 80cm deep. Ones deeper with no bench. If it gets crowded a different pool most likely has space. Lockers are 1€ but are somewhat unnecessary. I suggest, if staying locally to just go over in you swim suit and a shirt. Place is awesome. The gift shop has some things like towels and sunscreen, the workers are really nice. I heard some people say it's hard to find, my advice is that the town is so small you could A. Ask someone B. Drive around until you find it. If you go with choice B then I will also add that it's on the outskirts of town and you must drive around and not directly to it due to a one way road. read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
Great place to wind down on a gloomy day. Tip: keep a look out for parking along the way because P. Dona Beija only has a small parking lot directly in front. 6€ for adult entry, 4€ for children (less than 6 years old) There are 4 main pools that vary in depth, but same temperature (39 degrees Celsius /102 degrees Fahrenheit). We went in the off season and the stream was closed off, but claims to be cooler (28 degrees Celsius) as the geothermal water mixes with a natural stream. Lockers cost 1€ and didn't seem necessary during offseason Showers require a token 1€ in the gift shop. Wear dark color suits as everyone claims. The iron deposits are quite difficult to wash off your skin, too, as a patron had a difficult time washing it all off her face in the short timed shower. Well maintained area that was formerly a taro plantation, where you can still find folks harvesting the root across the way. read more
8 years ago
In June 2018 the price was 4 euros per person. This is a beautiful place with about 6 different built hot spring mineral tubs and well-maintained greenery and flowers all around. Most of the pools are the same temperature with one that's a few degrees colder that parents were bringing their kids in to. Some pools have benches, some have massaging waterfalls. Each pool has plenty of room for about 8 people at once. There are changing rooms, toilets and a shower, but you have to pay for the showers. *Bring a bathing suit you are OK with staining orange! The iron in the water here will potentially stain* There is a small free parking lot out front. read more
11 years ago
For a 3 or 5 euro (I forget which) entry fee, you gain access to 5 thermal pools. 4 of them seem to be the same temperature (I would guess around 100 degrees F) and the 5th was cooler. They have towel rentals as well. The pools aren't very big, but since we went in November it wasn't too crowded. I would guess that in the summer months it would become much busier and a little harder to relax. I wore a darker pair of boardshorts and rinsed them off after getting out of the pools, so I didn't have any issues with staining from the iron in the water, but I wouldn't recommend wearing anything white or light colored just in case. read more
10 years ago
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