Where to Soak: the 14 Best Thermal Baths in Portugal

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

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

Soak in Furnas hot springs, enjoy underground-cooked cozido, and explore São Miguel by night on a small-group tour from Ponta Delgada.

“Our guide was named Eduardo, and he was fantastic. We were picked up right outside of our location. Born and raised in the Azores, he was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. Dinner was so delicious and it was fantastic to have dined with our guide who was able to continue to educate us on the best choices. He was familiar with all the staff so it was like we were dining along friends. The sites were wonderful and the hot springs were a fantastic way to end the night. I’m so glad we booked this. I don’t think we would have enjoyed it as much if we would have driven…”

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

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

Review of Furnas night tour from Ponta Delgada with thermal baths, volcano-cooked cozido, scenic stops, guide tips, and honest value advice.

“Our tour guide Felipe was incredible- kind, caring, and passionate about the island. We got to experience Furnas by night which was beautiful. I definitely recommend you go back during the day too in order to experience all Furnas has to offer. This is not to be missed!”

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

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

Explore Furnas hot springs, Terra Nostra Park, volcanic cooking, local lunch, and Gorreana tea on an 8-hour São Miguel tour.

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4.Furnas Evening Thermal Bath Small Group Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $193

Soak in Furnas thermal baths, eat traditional cozido, and explore Sao Miguel with a friendly small-group guide.

“Our little group of seven thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Furnas, the traditional cozido dinner and the highlight which was the visit to the thermal baths. I loved how well everything was organized and our guide Paulo was engaging and eager to share his knowledge of the history and traditions of the town. The thermal baths in Furnas at night were just magic. Great mix of locals and tourists.”

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5.Full-Day Furnas Adventure: Lake, Fumaroles and Thermal Pools

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Explore São Miguel’s Furnas, tea fields, fumaroles, thermal pools, and hilltop views on a flexible small-group day tour.

“I highly recommend this tour. Our driver and guide was a charming young man named Joao (John). He made my nervous wife very comfortable. Took us to tge hot springs, beautiful vistas, beach and off the beaten path. His knowledge of the history and customs (and language) of the Portuguese people was fascinating. Lunch of a stew cooked underground for 6 hrs in a volcanic hole, was amazing.”

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6.Private Guided Tour to Furnas and thermal baths.

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

Review of the private Furnas tour from Ponta Delgada, with volcano views, thermal baths, Terra Nostra, tea, pricing, and practical tips.

“We did this tour as a shore excursion off our cruise ship. Since there were four of us and this was a private tour, we were expecting a small van or SUV. Instead, we were greeted with a small sedan. Three of us had to pile into the back seat, and one in the front. Despite the close quarters, it was very difficult to hear the guide and several times I asked him to speak louder, but then he would go back to a lower volume. It felt like he was only talking to the person in the front seat. One thing that was fun on the drive to Furnas…”

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7.São Miguel Azores: Furnas Evening Thermal Baths with tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $117

Review of São Miguel’s Furnas evening thermal baths, with hotel pickup, volcanic viewpoints, local insights, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“This was a lovely experience! We had an amazing time. Our host, Gabriele showed us some amazing viewpoints and recommended the best foods. (Fresh cheese+pepper jam+fresh bread = bliss) 10/10 tour”

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8.São Miguel Azores: Furnas Evening Thermal Baths w/tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $115

Review of São Miguel’s Furnas evening thermal bath tour, with Pico do Ferro views, Dona Beija tickets, hotel pickup, and local guiding.

“One of the best things to do on the island in the evening. Wonderful and relaxing experience.”

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9.San Miguel : Vulcanic Experience in Furnas (W/ thermal baths)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $101

Explore São Miguel’s tea fields, volcanic fumaroles, Lagoa das Furnas, and Poça da Dona Beija on a six-hour guided tour.

“Very nice time. Joao was fantastic. I would absolutely recommend this experience. It was a blast and I would do it again.”

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

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

Explore Furnas hot springs, Terra Nostra, Pico do Ferro, Vila Franca and Europe’s tea country on a full-day Azores tour.

“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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11.Private Tour Full-Day Furnas: Lake, Fumaroles and Thermal Pools

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Explore Furnas, tea fields, volcanic fumaroles, and thermal pools on a private São Miguel day tour with pickup and local guidance.

“We were a bit disappointed because we had booked a jeep but there were none available and had to switch to a van.”

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12.Private Full Day Tour Furnas – Thermal Pools & Botanical Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Furnas tour from Ponta Delgada, with tea fields, volcanic cooking, thermal pools, Terra Nostra, and island views.

“I really loved touring in São Miguel, especially Sete Cidades. My tour guide, Francisco, was very helpful and informative while making the over all experience very enjoyable.”

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13.São Miguel Azores: Furnas Thermal Baths & Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $294

Soak in Furnas thermal waters, enjoy a massage, and see São Miguel viewpoints on a private four-hour tour with hotel pickup.

“Gabriel was informative and attentive. Spa was fantastic as were the massages”

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14.Furnas – Thermal Pools – Private Jeep Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $127

Explore Furnas by private 4x4 from Ponta Delgada, with thermal pools, local insight, mountain roads, and free time to soak.

“Pedro gave us a wonderful and informative tour of Sete Cidades and some almost equally beautiful surrounding areas on May 29. We definitely experienced more than we thought we would in a four hour tour. No wasted time and unique experiences thanks to Pedro's knRead more”

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