Thermal baths in Chaves
The town of Chaves stands on the Tâmega river in northern Portugal, about 115 km north-east of Porto. Its thermal bath, Termas de Chaves, has outdoor pools of naturally hot spring water at 30 to 36 °C, with a sauna and a Turkish bath alongside. A few minutes' walk from the baths, the Roman bridge of Trajan crosses the Tâmega, now open to walkers only.
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Baths in Chaves compared
Entry, swimwear rules, age limits and ticket type, side by side.
| Bath | Entry | Swimwear and rules | Age | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Termas de Chaves (Aquae Salutem)Chaves |
| Flip-flops, swimming cap, swimsuit and bathrobe are compulsory. A bathrobe and towel are lent free and returned; cap, flip-flops and swimsuit are not included. | 14+ | Timed slots, book ahead |
Every bath in Chaves
Open all year unless the hours say otherwise.
1Termas de Chaves (Aquae Salutem)
Thermal bath, Chaves · A health professional from Termas de Chaves must assess each visitor first, and a signed responsibility statement is required. Sessions must be booked in advance; capacity is 104 people. Pools are about 1.2 m deep.
Aquae Salutem is the open-air part of the Termas de Chaves bathhouse, whose present building opened in 1972, with naturally hot hydrodynamic pools at 30 to 36 °C, a sauna, a Turkish bath and an ice fountain.
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