Caldas Da Felgueira

Caldas Da Felgueira brings together a history of thermal bathing, spa programmes and paths through the landscape along the Mondego. This gives you several specific points of interest to consider when planning your trip: the thermal baths and their history, different routes, and historic buildings and heritage sites. These themes complement one another, but also represent different ways to shape your stay.

Thermal Baths and the History of the Springs

Termas da Felgueira offers spa programmes focused on relaxation and personal care. Visitors are looked after by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, healthcare professionals and thermal spa specialists. Programme details and operating procedures may change; check the latest information before making your plans.

The first recorded mention of the thermal springs of Caldas Da Felgueira appears in the Memórias Paroquiais of 1758. Another historical milestone followed in 1867, when the springs were recognised and awarded at the Paris World’s Fair. The two dates represent different points of reference: an early written mention on the one hand, and an award at a world’s fair on the other.

The Balneário Termal das Caldas da Felgueira is also part of the history of the thermal spa town. It is the original thermal bath building, constructed at the end of the 19th century, and is located beside the Vale de Madeiros spring. The springs and the bathhouse therefore represent two closely related but distinct aspects of the town: the thermal water and the historic facility built for its use.

Routes Around the Thermal Baths and Along the Mondego

The Circuito das Caldas da Felgueira follows country paths through the landscape around the thermal baths and along the banks of the Mondego. If you include this route in your plans, bear in mind that path conditions can vary, and check their current state before setting off.

The Percurso Caldas da Felgueira starts in the town. Its landscape includes woodland paths with granite blocks, as well as maritime pines, eucalyptus trees and shrub species. The route also offers views of the striking grounds of the Grande Hotel and the Orca do Folhadal, a megalithic tomb. The two routes can thus be distinguished by their stated highlights: the Circuito focuses on country paths, the thermal bath landscape and the banks of the Mondego; the Percurso on woodland, granite and an archaeological site.

The Buvette and Heritage Sites

The Antigo Buvette das Águas Frias stands on the right bank of the Mondego, above the bridge over the river. Historically, thermal bath employees collected cold water there, which had been prescribed to many visitors to Caldas Da Felgueira. This former use gives the building a distinct place in the history of the thermal baths. The Antigo Buvette is also included in the municipal “From the Neolithic to the Cistercian” route—another context in which you can consider it part of the local heritage.

The azulejo heritage sites are also part of what Caldas Da Felgueira has to offer visitors, and public access to them is available. As access arrangements may change, check the latest conditions before your visit.

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